Cult Affiliation and Disaffiliation: Implications for Counseling

Cult Affiliation and Disaffiliation: Implications for Counseling

Data on cult membership and the characteristics of cults are provided. The process of cult affiliation and its relationship to family dynamics are reviewed. Defection, the processes of disaffiliation (voluntary and involuntary), and clinical symptoms after cult disaffiliation are discussed. Implicat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Counseling and values 1997-11, Vol.41 (2), p.166-173
Hauptverfasser: Robinson, Beth, Frye, Ellen M, Bradley, Loretta J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Beliefs
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Family Attitudes
Family Life
Group Membership
Individual Development
Religious Cults
Religious Education
Religious Organizations
Therapy
Values
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Zusammenfassung:Data on cult membership and the characteristics of cults are provided. The process of cult affiliation and its relationship to family dynamics are reviewed. Defection, the processes of disaffiliation (voluntary and involuntary), and clinical symptoms after cult disaffiliation are discussed. Implications and recommendations for counselors are provided. (EMK)
ISSN:0160-7960
2161-007X
DOI:10.1163/2161007X-04102010