July 12-14, 2002, Estes Park, Colorado

Topics discussed include:

• The nature of psychological manipulation and abuse
• Decision-making
• Conditions of thought reform programs
• Reestablishing trust in yourself and others
• General recovery needs of former members
• Dependency issues
• Coping with depression and guilt
• The grieving process
• Effects of hypnosis and trance techniques
• Reintegration/identity issues
• Coping with feelings of anger
• Spiritual and philosophical concerns
• Coping with anxiety

The workshops are organized and coordinated by Carol Giambalvo, a thought reform consultant, former member of a controversial group, and author/editor of Exit Counseling: A Family Intervention and The Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the International Churches of Christ (Herbert L. Rosedale, co-editor).

Ms. Giambalvo serves AFF as Director of Recovery Programs, which include workshops, special publications, professional liaison, and outreach.

Price:  $175.00

You must select a workshop option:

Choose workshop optionsDouble occupancy - if register by 1 AprilDouble occupancy - if register by 1 June (Add $20.00)Double occupancy - after 1 June (Add $40.00)Single occupancy - if register by 1 April (Add $55.00)Single occupancy - if register by 1 June (Add $75.00)