Websites · EXTERNAL LINK
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)
Research, education, and support resources on cultic influence for former members, families, and professionals.
THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
Understanding begins
with exploration.
Explore five publications from the original collection, alongside websites, reference reading, videos, and a podcast.
Videos open on YouTube and the podcast opens on Apple Podcasts. Website and reference links take you to their original sources.
11 resources
Videos · EXTERNAL LINK
Traumatic Narcissism and Cult Dynamics With Dan Shaw
How We Can Heal podcast, season 4, episode 8. Watch the conversation on YouTube.
Reference · EXTERNAL LINK
Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism
Wikipedia overview of Robert Jay Lifton’s book and its eight criteria for thought reform.
Videos · EXTERNAL LINK
Dr. Steven Hassan: Are You in a Cult and Don’t Even Know It?
A YouTube video featuring Steven Hassan. Open the video to watch on YouTube.
Websites · EXTERNAL LINK
Cult Recovery 101
Readings, books, videos, and directories of cult recovery organizations and professionals.
Podcasts · EXTERNAL LINK
Creepaholics Anonymous — The Dream
A 49-minute episode featuring @alabamaamanda, published February 10, 2025. The episode description introduces her experience with Midtown and recovery.
Assessment
Group Psychological Abuse Scale
A self-assessment about high-control or cult-like groups.
Background
Synanon Cult Influence
Alcoholics Anonymous, addiction treatment, and the criminal justice system.
Background
Unethical mind control
The companion reading linked from the original meeting page.