Conversations With a Therapist

Conversations With a Therapist

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  • Cults: Series Finale

    We have come to the end of the cult series.

    Read
    Episode 8: The Psychology of a cult leader
    Episode 9: Social Media & Cults
    Episode 10: How To Leave a Cult
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    About:
    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
    Books:
    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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    Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
    Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠

    4 min
  • You are an easy target for a cult

    This is episode 7 of the cult series. In this episode we talk about what makes you an easy target for a cult. What is it about you that makes you an easy target?

    These are the common characteristics among people who get indoctrinated into cults:

    1. You are going through a challenging period in your life
    2. You are innocently pursuing a topic for self-development
    3. You have a low tolerance for ambiguity
    4. Your lack of assertiveness and self-confidence
    5. Your gullibility
    6. You are disillusioned
    7. Your ignorance of how manipulation works and your confidence that you cannot be manipulated

      8. Listen to:

      1. Ep1: What is a cult
      2. Ep2: Anatomy of a Cult
      3. Ep3: Psychology of a Cult
      4. Ep4: Why do people join cults
      5. Ep5: How you get lured into a cult
      6. Ep6: Cult Indoctrination Process

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        Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: ⁠https://t.me/safespacearena⁠.
        Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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        About:
        Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
        Books:
        1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
        2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
        To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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        Credits:
        Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
        Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠

        25 min
      7. Cult Indoctrination Process

        This is episode 6 of the cult series. In this episode we breakdown the step by step process of indoctrination into a cult. How exactly do you go from a regular guy living your life, to a raving cult member who is completely sold to the message of a cult?

        This is how people get indoctrinated into cults:

        1. Initial Contact
        2. Building rapport
        3. Sharing information
        4. Isolation
        5. Control
        6. Group pressure to conform
        7. Total commitment

          8. Read about Steven Hassan's BITE model of authoritarian control used by cults to get you indoctrinated.

          Listen to:

          1. Ep1: What is a cult
          2. Ep2: Anatomy of a Cult
          3. Ep3: Psychology of a Cult
          4. Ep4: Why do people join cults
          5. Ep5: How you get lured into a cult

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            Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: ⁠https://t.me/safespacearena⁠.
            Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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            About:
            Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
            Books:
            1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
            2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
            To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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            Credits:
            Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
            Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠

            29 min
          6. How you get lured into a cult

            This is episode 5 of the cult series. The big question is, how do people get lured into cults?

            This is how people get lured into cults:

            1. Deception and manipulation
            2. Love-bombing
            3. Recruitment events
            4. Personal relationships
            5. Internet and social media
            6. Crisis situations
            7. Vulnerable populations
            8. Security
            9. Half truths

              10. Listen to:

              1. Ep1: What is a cult
              2. Ep2: Anatomy of a Cult
              3. Ep3: Psychology of a Cult
              4. Ep4: Why do people join cults?

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                Find us on:
                Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena⁠
                Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena⁠
                Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/safespacearena⁠
                Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: ⁠https://t.me/safespacearena⁠.
                Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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                About:
                Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
                Books:
                1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
                2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
                To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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                Credits:
                Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
                Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠


                25 min
              5. Why do people join cults?

                This is episode 4 of the cult series. The big question is, why do people join cults?

                Reasons why people end up in cults:

                1. Sense of belonging
                2. Sense of superiority
                3. Personal attention and validation
                4. Purpose and meaning
                5. Spiritual and personal growth
                6. Security and protection

                  7. Listen to:

                  1. Ep1: What is a cult
                  2. Ep2: Anatomy of a Cult
                  3. Ep3: Psychology of a Cult

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                    Find us on:
                    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena⁠
                    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena⁠
                    Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/safespacearena⁠
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: ⁠https://t.me/safespacearena⁠.
                    Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
                    *******************************************************
                    About:
                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
                    Books:
                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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                    Credits:
                    Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
                    Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠

                    24 min
                  4. The Psychology of Cults

                    This is episode 3 of the Cults series. The whole point of this series is to demystify cults.
                    Cults and their leaders rely on human psychology and excellent marketing skills to manipulate their members and lure new people to join them. These psychological concepts are the topic of discussion in this episode.
                    Which of these concepts are the leaders of your group/community/organization/religion, etc, using?
                    Psychological concepts cult leaders use to manipulate their followers:
                    1. Cognitive dissonance
                    2. Confirmation bias
                    3. Social proof
                    4. Authority bias
                    5. Us vs them
                    6. Sunk cost fallacy
                    7. Affirming the consequent fallacy
                    8. Groupthink
                    9. Gaslighting and scapegoating
                    10. Operant conditioning
                    11. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
                    Share this episode with a friend and let me know what questions you have about this topic.
                    Enjoy and share widely!

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                    Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/safespacearena⁠
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: ⁠https://t.me/safespacearena⁠.
                    Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
                    *******************************************************
                    About:
                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
                    Books:
                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8⁠
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt⁠
                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to ⁠www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/⁠

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                    Credits:
                    Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
                    Link to Video: ⁠   • NoCopyright Crimi...  ⁠

                    55 min
                  5. The Anatomy of a Cult

                    This is episode 2 to the Cults series. The whole point of this series is to demystify cults.

                    The anatomy of a cult refers to the specific characteristics and structures that are common among cults.
                    Here are some of the key features of cults:
                    1. Charismatic leader
                    2. Deception and manipulation
                    3. Groupthink
                    4. Isolation
                    5. Rituals and practices
                    6. Exploitation
                    7. Abuse and control
                    8. Dependence
                    9. The end justifies the means
                    10. Imminent doom
                    Share this episode with a friend and let me know what questions you have about this topic.
                    Enjoy and share widely!
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                    Find us on:
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                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena
                    Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
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                    About:
                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
                    Books:
                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: [email protected] to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/

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                    Credits:
                    Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
                    Link to Video:    • NoCopyright Crimi...  


                    1 hr 6 min
                  6. What is a Cult?

                    This is the introductory episode to the Cults series. The whole point of this series is to demystify cults. What are cults? How do they start? How do people join cults? Why do people join cults? What motivates a cult leader to do what they do? Are you an easy target for a cult? I will answer these and more questions in the next several episodes. Buckle up and let's get educated on this topic.

                    Share this episode with a friend and let me know what questions you have about this topic.

                    Enjoy and share widely!
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                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena
                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena
                    Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.
                    *******************************************************
                    About:
                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author.
                    She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.
                    Books:
                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: [email protected] to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt
                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/

                    *****

                    Credits:
                    Music: Criminal tension by Soundridemusic
                    Link to Video:    • NoCopyright Crimi...  

                    22 min
                  7. Boundaries, Over disclosure, Clinical Documentation.

                    Ask A Therapist: Episode 6


                    In this episode I answered the following questions:
                    1. Boundaries among mental health professionals.
                    2. Over disclosure in therapy.
                    3. Putting opinions instead of observations in clinical documentation.

                    Enjoy and share widely! 

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                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/
                    Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena.

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                    About:  

                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author.
                    She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.

                    Books:

                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: [email protected] to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt

                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/

                    24 min
                  8. Qui Qarre

                    Qui is a spoken word poet & author. In this conversation we spoke about motherhood, finances, business as a creative, an accident that disrupted her world, how art, creativity & God pulled her through suicidal ideations, family, substance abuse, writing & travelling the world.

                    Buy Qui's books from Nuria store. Contact her through her social media pages: @quiqarre.

                    Resources: https://safespacearena.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/free-therapy-in-kenya/

                    Enjoy and share widely!

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                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safespacearena

                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safespacearena/  
                    Twitter: https://twitter.com/safespacearena
                    Telegram channel for jobs and scholarships alerts: https://t.me/safespacearena

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                    About:

                    Jennifer Kyalo, is a KCPA registered Counseling Psychologist and Author. She is the founder of Safe Space Arena & co-founder at Infinity Wellness Consultants.

                    Books:

                    1. Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals. Email us: [email protected] to purchase a copy within Kenya or get it directly from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78P4X8.
                    2. Memento Mori: 366 Quotes on Life and Death to Remind You of Your Mortality. Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3cR6VXt

                    To book Jennifer for your next media/corporate engagement or to book a therapy session, go to www.jenniferkyalo.carrd.co/

                    1 hr 32 min

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