Have you noticed someone whose values and beliefs have shifted dramatically? Could it be a case of brainwashing? Steven Hassan has developed a 4-step reality testing method after 45 years of research, beginning when he left a cult that deceived him into joining. The key takeaway is that brainwashing isn’t confined to cults—we’re all vulnerable to it. This talk will make you reconsider how easily we can be influenced. Steven Hassan, PhD, is a mental health professional specializing in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and harmful groups. His expertise spans destructive religious and political cults, human trafficking, extremist [More]