Events
The Cult-Informed Professional Network is pleased to recommend the following events for professionals wishing to increase their knowledge and understanding of high-control groups or cults, and how to work with those impacted by these organisations.
A joint collaboration between Family Start West Coast Buller and the Cult-Informed Professional Network this full day workshop with internationally recognised cult educators Dr Natalie Fabert and Dr Caroline Ansley will introduce practitioners in the Greymouth region to the unique experiences and injuries of high-control or cult group involvement.
Wednesday, 9am - 4pm 21st October
Greymouth
This specialist workshop is designed for professionals who want to improve their understanding of cults, high-control groups and group-based coercive control. Whether you work in health, mental health, social services, counselling, education, family violence, safeguarding, law, community support or another helping profession, this workshop will strengthen your ability to recognise the effects of coercive control and respond in a safe, informed and effective way.
Decult 2026 is New Zealand's cult awareness conference - two days in Ōtautahi Christchurch and online, live-streamed around the world.
Did you know that 50,000+ people in Aotearoa New Zealand are or once were in a cult? Your neighbour, your colleague, your friend. Many suffer in silence because the stigma is huge or leaving can be hard. This is why Decult exists: to create networks for support and give cult survivors a voice.
Groundbreaking, award-winning and sold out last time, Decult 2026 is a unique opportunity for connection, cult education and creating change.
It's for you if you are:
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A survivor or former member of a high-control group
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A worried family member or friend
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A mental health or medical professional, nurse, counsellor, educator, first responder, lawyer, police or social worker — network with peers and get tools to help your clients or patients
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Simply curious - come and cult-proof your life!
Held in a safe space where everyone is welcome regardless of background, faith or belief.
