Dr Masoud Banisadr is joining a panel of international experts at a workshop in London on the weekend of August 23-24, 2014. The workshop will address some of the major concerns relating to the undue influence of extremist groups and cults. Other participants include:<\/p>\n
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Steven Hassan – one of the world’s leading authorities on cults and undue influence, and author of two of the most acclaimed books on the subject – Combatting Cult Mind Control and Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults and Beliefs. Steven has appeared numerous times in television programs and on radio shows to share his professional insights on undue influence as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Steve has developed the BITE model for addressing undue influence. Freedom of minds.com<\/p>\n
Masoud Banisadr – a representative of the group Mujahideen-e-Khalq Organization (MeK). He left the MeK in 1996 and has written of his experiences in the book Masoud: Memoirs of an Iranian Rebel (and more recently Destructive\/ Terrorist Cults: A New kind of Slavery). He is active in raising awareness of undue influence and its links with terrorist organisations. Banisadr.info<\/p>\n
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PRESS CONFERENCE – August 22, 2014 at 1.30pm<\/p>\n
On Friday August 22, before the two-day meeting a press conference will be held to draw attention to this issue, but also to highlight what some experts consider should be the approach to tackling the fallout. The press conference is for members of the press and AAWA invited guests.<\/p>\n
Details of the press conference<\/p>\n
22nd August 2014 at 1.30pm<\/p>\n
London College, Victoria Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3PE<\/p>\n
For more Information:<\/p>\n