Displaying 1 of 1 2012 Format: Book Author: Hassan, Steven, author. Title: Freedom of mind : helping loved ones leave controlling people, cults and beliefs / Steven Hassan. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: Newton, MA : Freedom of Mind Press, 2012. Description: xxi, 242 pages ; 24 cm Summary: Hassan became a member of a cult while in college. After being deprogrammed, he became a leading educator and activist against mind control and destructive cults. this book presents his approach to breaking the hold. Subjects: Brainwashing. Control (Psychology) Cults -- Psychology. Notes: Revised and updated edition of: Hassan, Steven. Releasing the bonds : empowering people to think for themselves. Somerville, MA : Freedom of Mind Press, 2000. Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-231). Contents: Cult common denominators -- What is destructive social influence? -- The Strategic Interactive Approach -- Evaluating the situation -- Building the team -- Empowering members of the team -- Understanding cult/person's beliefs and tactics -- Interacting with dual identities -- Communication strategies -- Unlocking phobias -- Promoting freedom of mind: the prep meeting and beyond -- Planning and holding an intervention -- A call to action. ISBN: 9780967068817 0967068819 Other Number: 809069037 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 880808 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 153.853 Hassan Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
