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Leaving the Fold – A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion, Dr Marlene WinellThis one-of-a-kind self-help book is for people recovering from the harmful effects of religious indoctrination. It provides insight into the psychological manipulations involved in authoritarian religion, and Christian fundamentalism in particular. Drawing from her own personal experience as well as clinical expertise, the author gives step-by-step guidance for healing from confusion, fear, guilt, anger, and grief. Readers will learn to reclaim their right to think for themselves, experience freedom and self-love, develop inner resources and personal skills, and celebrate living in the here-and-now.I searched but could not find it so I purchased it herehttp://www.marlenewinell.net/page/leaving-fold-guide-formerIf this book helps you, consider purchasing it its only $12Reviews”Leaving the Fold is a compassionate blueprint for healing.”-Dr. Matthew McKay, author of When Anger Hurts, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, and Prisoners of Belief”Leaving the Fold is invaluable to those who have gone through the ordeal of religious addiction, abuse, and disillusionment, and who need a recovery plan. I highly recommend this book not only to the wounded, but also urge all pastors to study it carefully and then re-assess their own ministries. Dr. Marlene Winell has made a most important contribution to deal with the most heart-wrenching of experiences.”-Rev. Austin Miles, author of Don’t Call Me Brother and Setting the Captives Free.”This book by psychologist Marlene Winell provides valuable insights into the dangers of certain forms of religious indoctrination and outlines what therapist and victims can do to reclaim a healthier human spirit.”-Steve Allen, Author and EntertainerLeaving the Fold will help you if:You have become uncomfortable with your religion and are in the process of leaving.You want to understand more about Christian fundamentalism.You have left the faith that was meaningful to you as a child, and you need to sort out the aftereffects.You need to heal from growing up in a dysfunctional religious family.You became “born again” as an adult, but you are now disenchanted with the belief system.You are experiencing fear and anxiety, anger, or grief because you have left the fold.You struggle with depression and confusion because you have lost your structure of meaning.You have a family member or friend who is recovering from religious indoctrination.You are a helping professional and want to improve your ability to help clients who are recovering from their religious experience.Contents:Part I of the book, “Sorting it Out,” is about understanding the issues of religious indoctrination. The chapters in this section include inventories and writing exercises to help readers assess there own experience. Chapter 1 gives an overview of the areas of impact and typical phases people go through in recovery. Chapter 2 is my story, offered as an extended example of one person”s journey who has reflected on these issues. Chapters 3 and 4 outline the attractions of religion and how those attractions are manipulated to ensure adherence to dogma. Chapter 5 discusses the major reasons people leave fundamentalism and what the leaving process can be like. Chapter 6 lists the many possible strengths that may also be gained from religious involvement. Chapter 7 explores the characteristics of a rigidly religious family and the alternative traits of healthy family functioning.Part II covers the healing process. Chapters 8 through10 offer an approach to healing that involves the concept of an “inner child,” a caretaking “adult,” and the negative inner voice that undermines a person”s happiness, here called the “idea monster.” Chapters 11 and 12 deal with the need to reclaim one”s feelings and work through phases of fear, anger, and grief. Guidelines are also provided for emergency self-care.Part III concerns further areas of personal development. Chapter 13 concentrates on identity and self-love. Chapter 14 deals with learning to live in the present, instead of by and by. There are attitudes and skills involved for being at home in this world and finding pleasure now. In Chapter 15, readers are encouraged to think for themselves. In Chapter 16, the exciting but enormous human responsibility for choice is addressed. We can and must accept the challenge of co-creating our lives.This also includes an exercise book.