The annual ICSA International Conference brings together researchers, health professionals, service providers, and survivors and their families from around the world to engage in open dialogue on the most pressing themes around cultic studies. The 2026 conference explores the theme: Expanding the scope of coercive control: Understanding abusive dynamics and their impacts across interpersonal, institutional, and cultic contexts. Log in to access the conference’s on-demand presentations and join live sessions at their scheduled times.
Published date
18.08.2026
This presentation shares Paul Engel’s personal account of his involvement in the cult awareness movement over the past 50 years, highlighting his evolving understanding of cultic relationships and their impact on individuals.