Cults: Useful resources

Beginning our series:

“Michael D. Langone, is an American counseling psychologist who specialises in research about "cultic" groups and psychological manipulation. He is executive director of the International Cultic Studies Association, editor of the journal Cultic Studies Review.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Langone

“Founded in 1979, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments. ICSA is tax-exempt, supports civil liberties, and is not affiliated with any religious or commercial organizations.”

"ICSA's mission is to apply research and professional perspectives on cultic groups to educate the public and help those who have been harmed." http://www.icsahome.com/

ICSA documentation on Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.google.com/cse?cx=001799989780590661597%3A5b8gyda5z5a&ie=UTF-8&q=alcoholics+Anonymous&sa0=Search#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=alcoholics%20Anonymous&gsc.page=1

Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups –Revised, Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.

http://icsahome.com/infoserv_respond/faq_whatisacult.asp?Subject=Characteristics+Associated+with+Cultic+Groups+-+Revised#More

Videos: 05 - Michael Langone: Overview - First Part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU1H9Irjka8  
06 - Michael Langone: Overview - Second Part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdRqUV4v6ww   
Michael Langone- Deradicalization Conference Session III Speaker IV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qk_lCXMnz4

Cheerio

The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)

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