Steven Hassan
Dr. Steven Hassan is one of the world's foremost experts on undue influence. Licensed mental health counselor and an exit counselor. Hassan was an early advocate of exit counseling, and is the author of two books on the subject of "cults", and what he describes as their use of mind control, thought reform, and the psychology of influence in order to recruit and retain members. Himself a former member of the Unification Church, after spending one year assisting with involuntary deprogrammings, he developed what he describes as his own non-coercive methods for helping members of alleged cults to leave their groups, and developed therapeutic approaches for counseling former members in order to help them overcome the purported effects of cult membership.
6 Books Written
Combatting Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults
by Steven Hassan
Rating: 4.4 ⭐
This original paper back (1988) has now been updated, revised, and expanded in the 25th anniversary edition, released in March 2015. This book has helped thousands of ex-members and their families, therapists, clergy, as well as law enforcement understand the use of mind control techniques in cults. A former cult member, now a counselor helping those affected by destructive cults, Hassan exposes t
The number of destructive mind control groups is growing, with estimates as high as 5,000 in the U.S. alone. Steven Hassan, himself a former member of the Unification Church, addresses the problem in Releasing the Bonds. Based on insider knowledge, years of scientific study, and the author's frequent workshops, the book offers a noncoercive, legal model for helping victims of mind control. The Str
The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control
by Steven Hassan
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
One of America’s leading experts in cults and mind-control provides an eye-opening analysis of Trump and the indoctrination tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters.Over the past two years, Trump’s behavior has become both more disturbing and yet increasingly familiar. He relies on phrases like, “fake news,” “build the wall,” and continues to spread the divisive
The Cult of Trump: a Leading Cult Expert Explains How The President Uses Mind Control
by Steven Hassan
Rating: 5.0 ⭐
Brand New
Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and Beliefs
by Steven Hassan
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
In the post 911 world, people are more susceptible than ever to charismatic figures who offer simple, black v. white, us v. them, good v. evil, formulaic solutions. The rise of the Internet; increasingly sophisticated knowledge about how to influence and manipulate others; and the growing vulnerabilities of people across the planet—make for a dangerous, potentially devastating combination. Steven
Designed for both a general audience and mental health professionals, this comprehensive workbook explores the psychological tactics of undue influence and the structure of destructive cults. Learn practical tools and techniques to recognize and assist those affected by cults in various contexts.By completing this workbook, you will be able to assess the components of healthy vs. unhea