Take Back Your Life: Recovering From Cults & Abusive Relationships - Softcover

Lalich, Janja; Tobias, Madeleine Landau

 
9780972002158: Take Back Your Life: Recovering From Cults & Abusive Relationships

Synopsis

Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress. "Take Back Your Life" explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides guidelines for assessing what happened, and hands-on tools for getting back on track. Written for victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads readers through the healing process.

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About the Author

Janja Lalich is Associate Professor of Sociology, California State University, Chico and author of Bounded Choice. Madeleine Landau Tobias is a psychotherapist in private practice.

From the Back Cover

Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low-self esteem, and post-traumatic stress. Taking Back Your Life explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides insightful information for assessing what happened, and hands-on tools for getting back on track. Written for the victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads readers through the healing process. A resource list and numerous personal accounts of those who have successfully made the transition to the “normal” world provide help and inspiration.

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Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low-self esteem, and post-traumatic stress. Taking Back Your Life explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides insightful information for assessing what happened, and hands-on tools for getting back on track. Written for the victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads readers through the healing process. A resource list and numerous personal accounts of those who have successfully made the transition to the normal world provide help and inspiration.

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