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The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements (2017)
Book Chapter
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements. In S. Harvey, S. Steidinger, & J. Beckford (Eds.), New Religious Movements and Counselling : Academic, Professional and Personal Perspectives (80-95). Abingdon: Routledge / Taylor & Francis

The loss of self and self-identity present as common issues for former members of new religious movements seeking help after leaving – the huge gain and importance of the group and belief system is replaced with an understanding that much of what was... Read More about The psychological development and consequences of involvement with new religious movements.

How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder

On the occasion of Charles Manson's death, this blog analysed the coercive control exerted by Manson on his followers which resulted in them committing numerous murders upon his instructions but without him being present when they occurred. Factors i... Read More about How cult leader Charles Manson was able to manipulate his ‘family’ to commit murder.

When your life is not your own (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). When your life is not your own

The Serious Crime Act (2015) in the UK made controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship a criminal abuse, recognising the damaging effects of a pattern of psychological abuse. Yet, people in psychologically abusive relati... Read More about When your life is not your own.

A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease (2017)
Journal Article
Birtwell, K., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R., Duerden, T., & Dunn, A. (2017). A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 29, 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.009

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) on people with Parkinson's disease who experienced depression, anxiety, stress or difficulty coping with Parkinson's. Method... Read More about A mixed methods evaluation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for people with Parkinson's disease.

Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong (2017)
Journal Article
Dubrow-Marshall, L., & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2017). Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong

A judge in a recent court case involving domestic abuse stated that the victim of abuse had not been vulnerable because of her university education and circle of supportive friends. The authors comment on the nature of coercive control, and the lack... Read More about Domestic abuse : even the judges are getting it wrong.