The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is pleased to announce that its 2026 International Conference will take place from 01–04 July 2026 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.
ICSA welcomes four new Board Members whose diverse expertise and lived experience strengthen our mission to advance research, education, and survivor-informed support on cultic influence and coercive control.
We remember Dr. Lifton not only for his pioneering research on thought reform, but also for his humility, compassion, and enduring legacy in guiding families through cultic influence.
A new study led by ICSA board member Dr. Carmen Almendros examines how these families are affected—not just as supporters, but as individuals with their own emotional and caregiving challenges.
