As increasing numbers of people born or raised in cultic movements have reached adulthood, the International Cultic Studies Association has
developed a program that addresses their special needs.
Second-generation adults (SGAs) do not have a “precult identity” to which they can return. Raised in fringe subcultures, they frequently have
educational and other skill deficits that interfere with adjustment to mainstream culture. Having grown up in groups based on irrational belief
systems, SGAs struggle with issues of dependency, self-esteem, and social conflict. They often have to deal with the trauma of physical and/or
sexual abuse. SGAs have difficulty getting help because they tend to lack finances and be wary of other people, including helpers.
Meeting annually since 2006, this workshop addresses the needs of SGAs through presentations by specialists and former members, including
discussions in which attendees may participate according to their comfort levels. Special attention is paid to the need of SGAs for privacy,
reflection, and working at their own pace.
Workshop subjects include
• Critical Thinking: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
• Is There Such a Thing As a Healthy Family?
• Stages of Development: What Did We Miss and How Can We Catch Up?
• SGAs As Parents: What Have We Learned?
• You Mean I Have a Right to Boundaries?
• Our Inner Rebel: Once a Curse, Now a Salvation?
• What Are Our Strengths and Challenges Building a New Life?
• Perfectionism, or The Inner Critic: Can We Accept Success?
• Moving On: What Does It Mean and Is It Possible?
• Postcult, How Should We Feel Toward Our Parents?
• Relationships: Why Are They So Difficult?
This workshop has been made possible by special donations and the willingness of facilitators to volunteer their time. Without the dedication
of these people, registration fees would be much higher than they are. Donations cover a substantial portion of the total cost. Because many
SGAs struggle financially, we urge those in need to apply for additional assistance. Please contact us at 239–514–3081 or mail@icsamail.com All
contacts will be kept strictly confidential.
Guest House is a delightful retreat and conference center in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. It offers spacious guest rooms with private
bathrooms, superb cuisine, and amenities that range from a grand piano in the lobby to wireless Internet in every room. Travel directions
by car, train, and air, along with other convenient links, are available at guesthousecenter.org Contact ICSA for possible help with ground
transportation from Amtrak or Metro-North, or from nearby airports.
REGISTER AT ICSAHOME.COM—EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS APPLY
Surviving and Moving On After a
High-Demand Group Experience
A Workshop for Second-Generation Former Members
Friday 4:00 p.m. April 28, 2017 to Sunday 2:00 p.m. April 30, 2017
Guest House Retreat &Conference Center, 318 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412 (860–322–5770)
developed a program that addresses their special needs.
Second-generation adults (SGAs) do not have a “precult identity” to which they can return. Raised in fringe subcultures, they frequently have
educational and other skill deficits that interfere with adjustment to mainstream culture. Having grown up in groups based on irrational belief
systems, SGAs struggle with issues of dependency, self-esteem, and social conflict. They often have to deal with the trauma of physical and/or
sexual abuse. SGAs have difficulty getting help because they tend to lack finances and be wary of other people, including helpers.
Meeting annually since 2006, this workshop addresses the needs of SGAs through presentations by specialists and former members, including
discussions in which attendees may participate according to their comfort levels. Special attention is paid to the need of SGAs for privacy,
reflection, and working at their own pace.
Workshop subjects include
• Critical Thinking: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
• Is There Such a Thing As a Healthy Family?
• Stages of Development: What Did We Miss and How Can We Catch Up?
• SGAs As Parents: What Have We Learned?
• You Mean I Have a Right to Boundaries?
• Our Inner Rebel: Once a Curse, Now a Salvation?
• What Are Our Strengths and Challenges Building a New Life?
• Perfectionism, or The Inner Critic: Can We Accept Success?
• Moving On: What Does It Mean and Is It Possible?
• Postcult, How Should We Feel Toward Our Parents?
• Relationships: Why Are They So Difficult?
This workshop has been made possible by special donations and the willingness of facilitators to volunteer their time. Without the dedication
of these people, registration fees would be much higher than they are. Donations cover a substantial portion of the total cost. Because many
SGAs struggle financially, we urge those in need to apply for additional assistance. Please contact us at 239–514–3081 or mail@icsamail.com All
contacts will be kept strictly confidential.
Guest House is a delightful retreat and conference center in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. It offers spacious guest rooms with private
bathrooms, superb cuisine, and amenities that range from a grand piano in the lobby to wireless Internet in every room. Travel directions
by car, train, and air, along with other convenient links, are available at guesthousecenter.org Contact ICSA for possible help with ground
transportation from Amtrak or Metro-North, or from nearby airports.
REGISTER AT ICSAHOME.COM—EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS APPLY
Surviving and Moving On After a
High-Demand Group Experience
A Workshop for Second-Generation Former Members
Friday 4:00 p.m. April 28, 2017 to Sunday 2:00 p.m. April 30, 2017
Guest House Retreat &Conference Center, 318 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412 (860–322–5770)
