Support Organizations
The unique vulnerabilities and struggles of former members must be taken seriously into consideration by anyone seeking to assist this particular community. In order to recognize and become sensitive those special needs, the helping organization or person must begin by listening with an attentive and non-judgmental ear.
International Culitc Studies Association (ICSA), formerly American Family Foundation (AFF)
P.O. Box 2265
Bonita Springs, FL 34133
(239) 514-3031
http://www.icsahome.com
Pike’s Peak Retreat and Recovery Center
About the retreat Many people have found their experience in a high-demand relational or communal environment has been destructive, even abusive. A time and space for personal recovery may be necessary, spending 1-4 weeks in a discrete and supportive setting that offers an opportunity to begin identifying and processing the experiences, learn about destructive high-influence relationships, and to develop a plan for personal recovery, self-discovery, and healthy living.
How the process Works With 1-3 participants at a time, attendees will have a picturesque and informal atmosphere to “decompress” from their experiences. Meals and lodging are provided on-site. There is an array of reading and audio-visual resources offered to examine the dynamics of undue influence, abusive persuasion, and the effects of long-term trauma.
FOR BROCHURE________________________________________________________
You can receive the brochure by mail or request it to be sent via e-mail as an attachment.
Mailing address:
PO. BOX. 35273
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 344-9110
E-Mail: JoyceEMartella@aol.com
ABOUT JOYCE MARTELLA, M.A.___________________________________________
Joyce has been trained in, and helped to develop, the ICSA’s renowned Colorado Model recovery workshops. She has done extensive group work in long-term trauma, but at Pike’s Peak Retreat and Recovery Center, she brings her personal experience as a second-generation adult cult survivor, and the pain of having her family still living in the cult. She also offers 20 years of listening and teaching skills, and a personal commitment to fully understanding, integrating, and moving on from a cultic past.
Other support organizations:
International Culitc Studies Association (ICSA), formerly American Family Foundation (AFF)
P.O. Box 2265
Bonita Springs, FL 34133
(239) 514-3031
http://www.icsahome.com
Pike’s Peak Retreat and Recovery Center
About the retreat Many people have found their experience in a high-demand relational or communal environment has been destructive, even abusive. A time and space for personal recovery may be necessary, spending 1-4 weeks in a discrete and supportive setting that offers an opportunity to begin identifying and processing the experiences, learn about destructive high-influence relationships, and to develop a plan for personal recovery, self-discovery, and healthy living.
How the process Works With 1-3 participants at a time, attendees will have a picturesque and informal atmosphere to “decompress” from their experiences. Meals and lodging are provided on-site. There is an array of reading and audio-visual resources offered to examine the dynamics of undue influence, abusive persuasion, and the effects of long-term trauma.
FOR BROCHURE________________________________________________________
You can receive the brochure by mail or request it to be sent via e-mail as an attachment.
Mailing address:
PO. BOX. 35273
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 344-9110
E-Mail: JoyceEMartella@aol.com
ABOUT JOYCE MARTELLA, M.A.___________________________________________
Joyce has been trained in, and helped to develop, the ICSA’s renowned Colorado Model recovery workshops. She has done extensive group work in long-term trauma, but at Pike’s Peak Retreat and Recovery Center, she brings her personal experience as a second-generation adult cult survivor, and the pain of having her family still living in the cult. She also offers 20 years of listening and teaching skills, and a personal commitment to fully understanding, integrating, and moving on from a cultic past.
Other support organizations:
- Alamo Ex: Tony Alamo News and support information: http://www.tonyalamonews.com
- Transcendental Meditation Ex-Members Support Group (TM-EX)Founded by former Maharishi International University (MIU) faculty, students, TM teachers, sidhas, meditators, and caring relatives of members of the TM movement. TM-EX is a support network to help former and current members of the TM movement in making the transition to life outside the TM movement. TM-EX is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization.
- P.O. Box 7565
Arlington, VA 22207 USA
(202) 728-7580
(703) 841-2385 Fax - Right Cyber Up
Right Cyber Up is a service to people affected by the International Churches of Christ/Boston Movement. Dave Anderson hosts this site and has some excellent articles and information on recovery: http://rightcyberup.org
- Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
An inter-religious, educational ministry serving both the religious and secular communities. It is a cooperating member of the Washington Association of Churches, a member of the Commission on Family Ministries and Human Sexuality of the National Council of Churches of Christ, and a member of the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Center is a member agency of the Women's Funding Alliance, King County, Washington.
Working Together is a news journal published quarterly ($20.00/contribution per yr)
- 1914 North 34th, Suite 105
Seattle, WA 98103-9058
(206) 634-1903 - New England Institute of Religious Research
Bob Pardon, Director: neirr@mediaone.net
Box 878
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-9571
http://www.neirr.org
- Christian Recovery International
Jeff VanVonderen, Director
About recovery from spiritual abuse
http://www.spiritualabuse.com
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
F.A.I.R. (Family Action Information and Resource)
BCM Box 3535 PO Box 12
London WC1N 3XXXCult Information Centre
BCM Cults
London WC1N 3XX
Tel: +44 (0)181 651 3322
Deo Gloria OutreachSelsdon House
212-220 Addington Road
South Croydon
Surrey CR2 8LD, UK
Tel: +44 (0)181 651 6430 (2pm - 5:30pm GMT)
Tel: +44 (0)181 651 6246 (24hr answer phone)
- Dialog Centre
London WC1N 3XX, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1235 528 762