S P E C I A L E V E N T : O N E D AY W O R K S H O P, ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses, Former Members and Families

ICSA always tries to help former group members who need financial
assistance to attend one of our events.  It has come to our attention
that the registration fee of $25 (ICSA members) / $50 (nonmembers) is
a burden for some people who would like to attend. If that is the case
for you or people you know, please contact us at mail@icsamail.com.
We will work something out.

S P E C I A L  E V E N T : O N E  D AY  W O R K S H O P

Jehovah’s Witnesses, Former Members and Families, May 12, 2012 - 9:30
to 5:00 p.m. - Philadelphia.

The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) invites all
current and former Jehovah'a Witnesses to attend our special
workshop.

Attendees and facilitators will explore questions that are often
central to the concerns of former members of cultic and non-cultic
groups and families/friends troubled about a loved one's group
involvement:

About ICSA (who are we and why do we feel we can talk about the JW
Organization)
Exploring a psychological perspective (experiences in the
organization
as women, men, lgbt)
Is the JW organization a cult? What's a cult anyway?
How are cultic groups different from and similar to other kinds of
groups?
Why do people leave?
Can departures be facilitated?
What problems do people have when they leave?
How can they manage these problems?
Disfellowshipping

This event consists of directed discussions aimed at encouraging
participants to describe their relevant experiences and explore their
current opinions regarding the key questions listed above.]
(Participants may choose not to contribute to discussions, if they
wish.)

In short, the event will focus on attendees's experiences and views,
not presenters prepared talks, so as to help attendees better
understand these important questions and enhance their capacity to
express themselves and help others as well as themselves.

Location:

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel - Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania (PA)
3549 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Register:

www.icsahome.com
You can register online or by mail/fax
http://icsahome.com/infoserv_respond/event_conferences_workshops.asp
INTERNATIONAL CULTIC STUDIES ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 2265
Bonita Springs, FL 34133
Email: mail@icsamail.com
Phone:             1-239-514-3081

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