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RECOVER FROM COERCIVE CONTROL
Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control
Shame Spirals: How Cults Weaponise Shame—and Why Survivors Still Feel It After Leaving
Quote from Daring Greatly Shame is one of the most powerful and painful human emotions. It isolates. It silences. And when weaponised—as...
Renee Spencer
May 303 min read
6 Examples of How Cult Leaders Use Social Media to Control and Coerce
Uncover the sinister tactics of cult leaders on social media in 'How Cult Leaders Use Social Media'.
Renee Spencer
Sep 29, 20246 min read
How Cults Use Positive Aspects to Keep Members Ensnared
Discover how cults trap members by using positive aspects as a means of control and manipulation.
Renee Spencer
Sep 14, 20244 min read
Education vs Indoctrination in Cults
Explore the stark contrast between education and indoctrination in cults.
Renee Spencer
Aug 25, 20243 min read
The Weaponisation of Exclusive Knowledge
The weaponisation of exclusive knowledge is a powerful took used by some cult leaders to manipulate and control others.
Renee Spencer
Aug 6, 20243 min read
The Hidden Cost of Free Labour: Recruitment in Cults
The dark reality of cult recruitment labour and its impact on members. Explore the coercive tactics and promises used to exploit free labour
Renee Spencer
Jul 27, 20244 min read
The Psychology of Coercive Control: How Cults Exploit
Explore the intricate web of psychological tactics used by cults to manipulate societal reasoning and exploit cognitive biases.
Renee Spencer
Jul 17, 20243 min read
Respecting Faith and Belief: The Us Versus Them Mentality in Cults
Explore the destructive 'Us Vs Them Mentality' in cults & how it erodes respect for diverse beliefs. How to support healthy spirituality.
Renee Spencer
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Is Your Organisation a Cult?
Is Your Organisation a Cult? Learn how Renee's Cult Ranking System can help you identify coercive control in any type of group.
Renee Spencer
Jul 11, 20244 min read
How to Know If It’s a Cult: A Guide Using Renee's Cult Ranking System
Identifying whether a group is a cult can be challenging, especially when it presents itself as a benign religious or social community....
Renee Spencer
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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