Support for Students
Support Group for People who Experienced Harm from Spiritual Communities or Cults
Finding Your Path Forward...
ASI is offering a pilot support group designed specifically for those healing from harmful power dynamics in spiritual groups or cults.
Have you experienced harm, manipulation, or abuse within a spiritual community? You're not alone. This carefully structured 8-week pilot support group provides a safe, confidential space to process your experiences alongside others who truly understand. If you know a student, friend or client who has experienced harm from any participation in a spiritual community or from following a spiritual teacher/guru, please forward them this opportunity. ASI membership is not required to participate.
Led by Deborah Cohen, who is an experienced facilitator, psychotherapist, mediator and coach, this pilot support group is a healing journey where you can:
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Share your story in a judgment-free environment
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Process complex emotions including anger, grief, and shame
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Reclaim your boundaries and authentic voice
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Connect with others on similar healing journeys
Program Details:
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Meetings will be on Fridays at 12 pm (Eastern Time - ET) or Tuesday or Thursday evenings at 7 pm (Eastern Time - ET). To be determined after registration is full.
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These confidential, safe spaces will be 90 minutes long and you will meet eight times.
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Small group format (8-10 participants)
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Starting in Autumn or Winter 2025
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Investment: $360 for the full program (pilot price)
If you are interested, please complete this interest form. After filling out the form, you will have a short interview with Deborah, the facilitator, to see if the pilot program will be a good fit for your needs.
Please Note: If accessibility is a concern, after you fill the interest form, please contact us with your request and/or circumstances.
Healing happens in community. Your journey back to trust—in yourself and in others—starts here.