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Resources to help students gain a general understanding of cultic dynamics and effects. Priority resources are bolded. Building Resistance: Tactics for Counteracting Manipulation and Unethical Hypnosis in Totalistic Groups. Steve K. D. Eichel, PhD Characteristics of Cultic Groups. Michael Langone Clinical Update on Cults. Michael Langone. Psychiatric Times, July 1996 Cold Reading: The Tricks of the Psychics. William Goldberg, MSW, BCD Cult Formation. Robert Jay Lifton, M.D. Cultic Studies Journal, 8(1), 1991, 1-6 Dysfunctional Churches. Ronald Enroth. Cult Observer, (9)4, 1992 Family Dynamics During a Cult Crisis. Douglas Agustin. ICSA Today, 2(2), 2-5 Governments and Cults. Michael Kropveld. ICSA E-Newsletter, 7(2), 2008 How Can Young People Protect Themselves Against Cults? Michael D. Langone, PhD How Could Anyone Join a Cult?!! Maureen Griffo How to Talk to People Who are Trying to Save You. Ross Miller. Cultic Studies Journal, 2(2), 1986, Page 296-297 Influence. Robert Cialdini Manipulative Therapists. Shirley Siegel. Mind-Hacking Alert: A Young Adult's Guide to Recognizing Undue Influence and Resisting Abusive Relationships On Resisting Social Influence. Susan Andersen, PhD & Philip Zimbardo, PhD. Cultic Studies Journal, 1(2), 1984, 196-219 On Using the Term "Cult." Herbert L. Rosedale, Esq. and Michael D. Langone, PhD Physical Child Abuse in Sects. Lois Kendall, PhD. ICSA Today, 2(2), 2011 Prevalence. Michael Langone Ten Steps to Critical Thinking. Robert Fellows. From Easily Fooled, copyright © 2000 by Robert Fellows The ABCs of Dangerous Cults. Nori Muster The Definitional Ambiguity of "Cult" and ICSA's Mission. Michael D. Langone Vulnerable Characteristics. Robert Fellows, MTS. From Easily Fooled. Copyright Robert Fellows When You’re Asked About Cults. Robert Fellows, MTS. From Easily Fooled. Copyright Robert Fellows Videos The following are available on ICSA's YouTube channel:Cults: Saying NO Under Pressure |