Scientology and COVID-19 with Rachel Bernstein
Rachel Bernstein and I had a live chat about the Church of Scientology’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and how cult members behave in the… Read More »Scientology and COVID-19 with Rachel Bernstein
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A Therapist Describes How to Talk to a Cult Member
A person in such a mindset cannot receive communication, especially about the cult itself, which is at all critical of it or their beliefs. They simply shut down any such attempts. In this clip from one of my first talks with therapist Rachel Bernstein, she describes exactly what is important and why when talking to a member of any destructive cult or high control, extremist group.
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Critical Q&A #248
This week I talk about the recent Reckless Ben videos and how good they are, what is Focus on the Family and is it a cult, Independent Scientology and a lot more. Enjoy!
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The Unexpected Consequences of Helping People
Jon Atack and I recorded this talk originally for his channel, but then agreed we should cross-post it to mine too so here it is. We discuss the problems with trying to help people these days and this leads to a much broader discussion of cult mindsets, Jon’s own history of ups and downs in dealing with them and the efficacy of therapy.
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Language Trickery in Scientology and Other Cults
In this second part of my interview with cult recovery therapist Rachel Bernstein we talk about cult manipulation tactics using language, which can be quite subtle and clever and can fool people into agreeing with things they really don’t understand. Enjoy!
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The Code of Secrecy in Cults
In a clip from my first interview with therapist/cult exit counselor Rachel Bernstein, she helps us understand how there is a code of secrecy in destructive cults and abusive relationships and what that’s all about.
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