ICSA 2026 Panel Presentation & Workshop:
Patrick L. Ryan, Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, MSEd, Joseph F. Kelly, Dr. Erin Falconer, Dr. Natalie Fabert, Dr. Doni Whitsett
Building Bridges Across Worldviews:
A collaborative approach to addressing a loved-one’s cult-related involvement for families and clinicians
An interactive full-day workshop for families and professionals exploring practical, ethical, and trauma-informed approaches to supporting loved ones involved in cultic groups while improving communication, reducing conflict, and building mutual understanding across differing worldviews.
ICSA 2026 Panel Presentation:
Patrick L. Ryan, Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, Joseph F. Kelly, Dr. Erin Falconer, Dr. Doni Whitsett
The Perfect Storm: Vertical and Horizontal Contributions to the Cult Experience
Exploring the factors associated with cult involvement, and effective intervention and recovery strategies.
See video from the American Art Therapy Association Presentation at People Leave Cults
Presenters: Natalee Bigger Stockdale, MA, ATR-BC, LPCC, NCC, Ashlen Hilliard, MSc, Dr. Erin Falconer
Cult Recovery, Complex Trauma, and Art Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach
This presentation delved into the intersection of cult recovery, complex trauma, and the innovative application of art therapy as a transformative modality for survivors. Coercive control, a subtle yet insidious form of abuse, often leaves survivors grappling with complex trauma, a multifaceted and enduring aftermath that challenges traditional therapeutic approaches.
Complex Trauma & Cult Recovery Workshop (2023)
People Leave Cults x Dr. Falconer offered a community group/ workshop designed for those who have experienced complex trauma in cultic groups or relationships.
Other presentations available on request.