FRIDAY FULL-DAY Cult Recovery Therapy - Professional Development Workshop with Rachel Bernstein

Join internationally recognised cult recovery therapist, educator, author, and host of the IndoctriNation podcast, Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, for an engaging and practical full-day professional development workshop exploring recovery from cults and other high-control groups. Designed for mental health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, social workers, community workers, clergy, family members, and anyone supporting survivors, this workshop provides evidence-informed insights into the psychological dynamics of coercive control and the recovery process after leaving high-control environments. Topics include: • Understanding the impact of cults/high-control groups and spiritual abuse/religious trauma • Communicating effectively with current and former members • Why survivors may defend abusive experiences • Rebuilding identity, autonomy, trust, and healthy relationships • Practical strategies for supporting recovery and creating safe, healing relationships Participants will benefit from Rachel's decades of clinical experience, real-world case discussions, and opportunities for questions and interactive learning. Friday Full-Day Workshop • Location: Te Manawa (Westgate), Kokiri Room • Date: Friday 30 October • Time: Full-day programme 9:00am-4:30pm • Morning and afternoon tea provided. Whether you are a professional seeking specialised training or a family member wanting to better support a loved one, this unique workshop offers valuable knowledge, practical tools, and compassionate guidance from one of the world's leading experts in cult recovery. Discounts available for Seniors, Students, and Community Card Holders. Also available: Saturday Half-Day Workshop: Recovering Together (for former members and/or their families/supporters) - 31st October, 8.30am-12.30pm. ⚠️ THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE FRIDAY FULL-DAY WORKSHOP ONLY. If you wish to attend the Saturday half-day workshop too/instead of, please register via the separate Saturday event listing here. Please email [email protected] with any questions.