Why People Join Cults (Colorado Springs)

What drives individuals to join cults, extremist groups, or adopt radical ideologies? The reasons are as varied as the people who fall into them—necessity, trauma, idealism, community, or even the need for a sense of belonging.

What to Expect

In this exclusive 15-minute talk, Henry, a former white supremacist turned life coach, delves deep into cult psychology, sharing his personal journey of how he found himself entangled in extremism and eventually broke free. From the pull of community and survival to the grip of trauma and addiction, Henry provides a unique insider's perspective on the psychological and emotional factors that lead people to cults.

This eye-opening talk will cover:

• The different social, emotional, and psychological needs that cults fulfill for their members.
• How cults manipulate individuals through necessity, trauma, addiction, and idealism.
• A personal account of Henry's own involvement in white supremacy, and how he escaped the cycle of hate and found a path to self-recovery.

If you are curious about why people are drawn to cults, want to recognize the early warning signs, or are looking for ways to help those at risk, this talk will provide raw, honest insights into the world of cult psychology.

• Understand the psychological, emotional, and social needs cults exploit.
• Learn how to spot the early signs of manipulation or involvement in cult-like groups.
• Gain a compassionate, informed perspective on how to support individuals at risk.
  

Join us for this transformative session and begin to understand the complex web of factors that pull people into the dangerous world of cults—and more importantly, how they can find their way out.

Henry is a life coach for individuals coming out of extremism, gangs, Pr*son, and sex work. Once involved in the world of white supremacy, Henry has made it his mission to help others untangle themselves from toxic environments and ideologies. Through his life coaching, Henry provides a way forward for those stuck in cycles of trauma, shame, and self-hatred, showing them that liberation and healing are possible.

Don't miss out on this compelling talk—reserve your spot today!

Host or Publisher Henry Paniccia