Cult Commonalities: A Collection of Manipulative Techniques ALL Cults Use #cults #knowthesigns

Today I am breaking down a list of manipulative techniques that all high control, high demand, cultic groups use in order to indoctrinate members or get individuals to join their nefarious groups in the first place! After reviewing women led cults, religious cults, spiritual cults/New Age cults, and cults of one (Or relationships where DV/IPV take place), this collection of techniques befalls all of the aforementioned this list is not exhaustive, these are the consistent manipulative techniques that I continue to see surface time and time again. 🌻Mental Health Merch: Patreon: Book: CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro. Why study patterns of human behavior? 02:27 “You are perfect for me“ #lovebombing 05:00 “We have what YOU want and need.“ Capitalizing on Human Vulnerabilities. 08:58 Inner Circle Complexities: Us vs. Them in and Out of Group 12:02 How the Cycle of Abuse Plays Out 14:02 Cultic Groups 101: Hierarchy of Needs and Sense of Belonging 16:58 Shock Value and Desensitization: Progression of Dysfunction 22:22 HYPOCRISY in Leaders. Narcissism. 26:13 You matter, but you also don’t. One wrong move and you’re out. But we need you, too! 29:52 Who do you want to be and what is your purpose? Identity is king. 34:56 Shame is Mandatory: How Shame Works as a Control Agent 39:45 Other Tenets of Shame 40:03 Recruiters as Chameleons. Targeting Specific Needs of New Members. Acting from a place of indoctrination and or trauma? 43:51 The Optional Cult Commonality 44:25 Helpful questions to ask yourself if you are in a possible high control group. #psychologicalcommentary #spiritualabuse #cult #bitemodel #cultleader #cultsandextremebeliefs #mentalhealthawareness #therapist #indoctrination #cultofpersonality #emotionalmanipulation #npd #lpc #antimlm RESOURCES for finding a therapist: RESOURCES for cult and spiritual abuse recovery: (Steven Hassan’s Website) Women Led Cults Playlist: IBLP/aspects of high control/cultic groups, please see the videos linked below. PART 1, 2, and 3 IBLP Deep Dives: What Happens in Religious Cults: ✨Love delicious coffee with added nutrients like I do? Or are you a fan of adaptogen rich protein powder?Shop the link below for Four Sigmatic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Coffee and get 10% off with my code BEWELL (no mushroom taste, just vital nutrients derived from Lion’s Mane mushroom that have been shown to aid in boosting mental clarity, strengthen immune functioning, and support steady energy levels. It’s my personal favorite!): ✨✨ Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: for therapy!). Fair Use Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.