Conference: Cults and the Millennium
Bellatlantic
When: April 28-29, 2000
Where: Seattle,WA
http://csj.org/conference/2000_Apr/2000_cultsmillennium_overview.htm
AFF (American Family Foundation), the leading professional organization
concerned about cults and psychological manipulation, was founded 20 years
ago in 1979. AFF is known for its professionalism, for building its
practical educational services for families, former group members, helping
professionals, educators, young people, and the public on a base of
scholarly study and research.
This year's conference reflects AFF's breadth and depth of understanding by
examining social issues, scientific research, and practical needs of all who
are interested in this subject.
The theme of the conference is "Cults and the Millennium."
In accordance with this theme, the conference will include a program of
lectures and discussions on millennial groups, including racist movements.
The conference is supplemented by pre-conference workshops and educational
events.
****EVENTS****
*** Thursday, April 27, 2000 ***
10:00 - 5:00 Workshop for Former Group MembersCarol Giambalvo
10:00 - 5:00 Workshop for Family Members Livia Bardin, M.S.W.,
7:00 - 9:30 p.m Workshop for Mental Health ProfessionalsLorna Goldberg,
M.S.W.; William Goldberg, M.S.W.; Margaret Singer, Ph.D.; Coordinator:
Rosanne Henry, M.A.
*** Friday, April 28, 2000 ***
8:30 - 9:00
Welcome & tribute to John G. Clark, M.D.Herbert Rosedale, Esq.
9:00 - 10:30
The Outer Limits of Influence Professor Alan Scheflin, J.D.Discussant:
10:00 - 10:30
Break
11:00 - 12:00
25 Years of Research into the Hare Krishna Movement E. Burke Rochford, Ph.D.
11:00 - 12:00
Report on Falun Gong Patsy Rahn
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 3:00
Aum Shinrikyo, the Unification Church, and Other Groups in Japan Hiroshi
Hirata, Esq; Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.; Rev. Makoto Hidaka-Shimura
3:00 - 3:00
Stories of Healing: Leaving Ramtha's School of Enlightenment Carey Bowen;
Moderator: James Ingersoll, Ph.D.
1:00 - 3:00
Research from the University of Alberta Stephen Kent, Ph.D. (with graduate
students)
3:30 - 5:00
Reports from Europe Denis Barthelemy; Jean Nokin; Moderator: Mike Kropveld
3:30 - 5:00
Stories of Healing: Recovering from Christian Totalitarianism Moderator:
Christian Harris, M.D. (with former group members)
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner & Break
7:00 - 9:00
Brief Reports from Around the World Alexandra Stein, ModeratorParticipants
include: Eileen Barker, Ph.D. (Europe), Wan Yan Hai (China), Robert
Schecter, Ph.D. (U.S.A.), Mike Kropveld (Canada), Craig Branch (U.S.A.),
Paul Carden (reporting on Eastern Europe), Cesar Mascarenas, M.D. (Mexico)
7:00 - 9:00
Getting Help: A Question-and-Answer Session with William Goldberg, M.S.W.;
Patrick Ryan; Margaret Thaler Singer, Ph.D. oderator: Livia Bardin, M.S.W
(focus on families)
7:00 - 9:00
Getting Help: A Question-and-Answer Session With Lorna Goldberg, M.S.W.;
Rosanne Henry, M.A.; Paul Martin, Ph.D.Moderator: Carol Giambalvo (focus on
ex-members)
*** Saturday, April 29, 2000 ***
9:00 - 10:30
Religion and the Far Right William Wassmuth; Hal Mansfield
9:00 - 10:30
An Age for Lucifer: Predatory Spirituality and the Quest for GodhoodRob
Tucker, M.Ed.
9:00 - 10:30
Getting Therapy After a Group Involvement Rosanne Henry, M.A.
11:00 - 12:00
Bounded Choice: The Fusion of Personal Freedom and Self-Renunciation in Two
Transcendent Groups--A Comparative Analysis of Heaven's Gate and the
Democratic Workers Party Janja Lalich, Ph.D.
11:00 - 12:00
Psychological Analysis of Aum's Criminal Behaviors Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.
11:00 - 12:00
Residential Treatment for Former Group MembersPaul Martin, Ph.D.
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 3:00
Cults, Religious Freedom and the Law: A Discussion Denis Barthelemy, Esq.;
Herbert Rosedale, Esq.;Alan Scheflin, J.D.;Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Esq.Moderator:
Michael Langone, Ph.D.
1:00 - 3:00
After the Moonies: A Panel Discussion Donna & Jonathan Collins, Gary &
Barbara (Underwood) Scharff, Discussants: Eileen Barker, Ph.D., Craig
Branch, William Goldberg, Moderator: Arthur Dole, Ph.D.
3:30 - 5:00
Thought Reform Consultation David Clark, Carol Giambalvo, Joseph Kelly,
Patrick Ryan, Hana Whitfield, Jerry Whitfield Moderator: Steve
Dubrow-Eichel, Ph.D.
3:30 - 5:00
Discussion of Research Janja Lalich, Ph.D.
3:30 - 5:00
Stories of Healing: When the Guru Harms Moderator: Leona Furnari, L.C.S.W.
(with former Group members)
5:00 - 7:30
Dinner & Break
7:30 - 9:30
Evening Social
****Where****
The conference and pre-conference events will take place at The Dumas Bay
Centre a tranquil retreat-and-conference facility that overlooks Puget Sound
and the Olympic Mountains.
Facilities include a 254-seat theater and several large meeting rooms.
****Contact Info*****
AFF
P.O. Box 413005, Suite 313, Naples, FL 34101-3005.
Tel.: 914 514-3081; fax: 941 514-3451
http://www.csj.org
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