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
27.06.2026
This presentation explores how former members can maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones who remain involved in high-control groups. Drawing on both research and personal experience, Molly Koshatka examines communication strategies that preserve trust, reduce conflict, and support autonomy while navigating difficult relational dynamics. Attendees will gain practical tools for fostering connection, maintaining healthy boundaries, and supporting long-term healing without replicating coercive patterns.