How to Rescue a Loved One from a Cult or Controlling Relationship: The Strategic Interactive Approach

Development of the Strategic Interactive Approach

Family members and friends often feel angry, confused, hurt, frustrated and helpless when they realize a loved one has gotten involved with a controlling person or group. They often notice a radical personality change. They either try to argue the person away, are reassured or told to mind their own business. I have blogged about common errant beliefs. Getting informed, choosing a professional and their approach ideally needs to happen as quickly as possible. Then a plan can be developed. Almost everyone wants to just “fix the problem” and tries to do this themselves. This often makes the situation far worse than taking some time, educating themselves and then acting.