Curiosity and willingness to learn : Linda Dubrow-Marshall offers advice for counsellors on working with former cult members

Dubrow-Marshall, LJ

Abstract

It is likely that counsellors will work with former cult members even if this is not their speciality, and suggestions are given to help address therapeutic issues which may arise. There are challenges to establishing a therapeutic relationship with people whose trust has been abused and who have been harmed by people in a role of authority. Specialist psychoeducation about the processes of undue influence and coercive persuasion play a key role in recovery. Former cult members need help in re-establishing critical thinking and in accepting ambivalent and powerful emotions about their experience.

Citation

Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2013). Curiosity and willingness to learn : Linda Dubrow-Marshall offers advice for counsellors on working with former cult members. ICSA today (Online), 6(2), 22-22

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2013
• Publication Date: May 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Dec 16, 2015
• Journal: ICSA Today
• Print ISSN: 2154-820X
• Electronic ISSN: 2154-8218
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 22-22
• Publisher URL: http://www.icsahome.com/elibrary/icsatoday
• Related Public URLs: http://www.therapytoday.net/article/show/3705/working-with-cult-survivors
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Reprint of article published by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in Therapy Today, May 2013, p. 22 - see: http://www.therapytoday.net/article/show/3705/working-with-cult-survivors/