Main description:

With a focus on the use of systemic mind control in the context of cults and the associated trauma of this ritualistic abuse, this book addresses a gap in resources to provide training and therapeutic approaches to both those living with mind control and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and those who support them such as a carer, family member or mental health professional. DID is a condition that is provoked from the experience of being mind controlled, enabling abusers to manipulate their victims during and beyond the period of abuse, whilst simultaneously occurring naturally as a survival mechanism. Developed from both lived experience and expert knowledge from a specialist in trauma work, content covers therapeutic approaches such as attachment theory and trauma-informed care; established training approaches for support staff and personal survival stories. The book aims to inform and empower survivors and supporters and aid the journey towards the understanding and tolerance of a complex psychological condition.

Contents:

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - a summary description of where mind control comes from, why it is used and the power relationships involved.
2. What is complex programming - a mind control technique(s) that provokes dissociation and controls systems.
3. Experimental mind control methods - how is a system's mind manipulated?
4. Dissociation for survival - the response to mind control.
5. Alistair's story
6. Therapeutic approaches - a summary of the theories (e.g. attachment theory and trauma informed care)
7. Therapy from perspective of the survivor.
8. Therapy from perspective of the therapist.
9. Support systems - looking at what helps and the hope of a degree of healing.
10. Training for support staff - a description of training including established patterns and approaches that work, put together by survivors and support staff.
11. Facing the future - educating the authorities; health, social care and education; the need for ongoing support and therapy.
12. There is a future! Acceptance of the challenges but a meaningful life is achievable with the correct support and therapy.