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'.
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RECOVER FROM COERCIVE CONTROL
Blogs About All Things Cultish And Coercive Control
Renee Spencer
Aug 63 min read
The Weaponisation of Exclusive Knowledge: How Narcissistic Leaders Achieve Their Aims
The weaponisation of exclusive knowledge is a powerful took used by some cult leaders to manipulate and control others.
Renee Spencer
Jul 203 min read
The Many Faces of Exploitation in Cults
Explore the complex web of exploitation in cults—financial, emotional, sexual, and labor abuse—that manipulates and dominates followers.
Renee Spencer
Jul 103 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 53 min read
Nostalgia as a Ploy: Recognising Coercive Control in Cults
Unveiling the manipulation: How nostalgia is used as a ploy for coercive control in cults.
Renee Spencer
Jun 303 min read
The Role of Proselytising in Cults: An In-Depth Look
Examine the manipulative tactics of cults' proselytising. Learn how aggressive recruitment and coercive control lure individuals into cults.
Renee Spencer
Jun 263 min read
Coercive Control in Religion: Destroying Identity and the Harm it Causes
Uncover the devastating effects of 'Coercive Control in Religion' on personal identity and well-being.
Renee Spencer
Jun 233 min read
The Coercive Smoke Screen: When Noble Causes Fall Prey to Destructive Cults
Unveil the hidden dangers within noble causes as we uncover how destructive cults exploit noble causes to entrap people.
Renee Spencer
Jun 224 min read
The Silent Struggle: Victims of Coercive Control in Cults
Explore the harrowing battle against fear, trauma, and silence faced by victims of coercive control in cults.
Renee Spencer
Jun 204 min read
Indicators of Harm in Plato’s Academy: Analyzing Potential Negative Impacts
Uncover hidden harm in Plato's Academy and its impact on students. Explore cult-like dynamics, intellectual conformity, & social isolation.
Renee Spencer
Jun 203 min read
Understanding Trauma: The Difference Between "Big T" and "Little t" Trauma
Understanding the Complexities of Trauma Trauma is a complex and multifaceted experience that can have profound effects on individuals....
Renee Spencer
Jun 194 min read
Spiritual Narcissism: 8 Traits to Watch Out For
Unveil the traits of spiritual narcissism & protect yourself from their manipulative tactics. Learn to recognise the signs to look out for.
Renee Spencer
Jun 123 min read
Why My Daughter Joined a Cult: How Idealistic Young People Can Fall Prey to Cults
The allure of utopian visions can be an effective tactic used to recruit vulnerable idealistic individuals, like my daughter was.
Renee Spencer
Jun 43 min read
"If You Disagree with Me, You're Disagreeing with God": The Catch Cry of the Spiritual Narcissist
Spiritual Narcissism Spiritual narcissism represents a troubling intersection between spiritual authority and narcissistic traits. A...
Renee Spencer
May 303 min read
The First Rule of All Cults is Claiming: "We Are Not a Cult"
Uncover the paradox of cults: why do they all vehemently deny being a cult? Explore the psychological manipulation behind We are not a cult!
Renee Spencer
May 263 min read
We Are Not a Cult: The Divine Truth About Our Christian Community
Discover the truth about our community! Dispelling rumours and embracing faith. We are not a cult, just a close-knit Christian community.
Renee Spencer
May 254 min read
Isolation in Cults: An Insidious Mechanism of Coercive Control
Isolation is a key tactic used by cults to control members, creating an environment where the leader's influence is impervious.
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