When I counsel a cult member, I never try to take the group away from them—or to take them permanently away from the group. If I did, they would only feel threatened, and rightly so. Instead, I always look for ways for them to grow, by offering different perspectives and possibilities. I help people to see choices they didn’t know existed, then encourage them to do what they think is best for themselves. Throughout this process, I also do whatever I can to let them feel in control.
