Cults and Undue Influence with Dr. Steven Hassan

Cults and Undue Influence with Dr. Steven Hassan

A Look at Unhealthy Forms of Control in Parent-Child Relationships

Part One

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Jul 24, 2025
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This is part one of a two-part blogpost. You can find part two here.

Parent-child relationships profoundly shape our development. In the best cases, these relationships are built on love, trust, and mutual respect. However, they can turn dark, dominated by coercive control or undue influence.

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