Elizabeth Maynard, PhD
Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:15 pm
Jun 4 - 25
$75 ($65 Jung Center members)
6 CE hours
When do religions become dangerous? What are the differences between religious groups that promote healthy development -- and those that threaten the well-being of an individual or community? In this class, we will identify the features shared by those religious groups that tend to be destructive to individuals. We will also take a close look at religious groups, such as Jim Jones' Peoples Temple and Heaven's Gate, that seem to have been destructive to most or all of their members. What needs—healthy and unhealthy—do these groups meet? What is their appeal to those without preexisting psychological difficulties, as well as more vulnerable individuals? We will look at the dynamics present in these groups, including the process of "brainwashing," as well as how individuals recover from involvement in these dynamics.
Elizabeth Maynard, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. Her training includes both clinical psychology and applied theology, and her research has focused on the intersection of psychological and religious phenomena—including an exploration of the relationships among religion, prejudice, and coping.
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