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Adolescent Issues 

Anderson, Neil T. and Russo, Steve. (1991) Seduction of our children. Harvest House, Eugene, OR
NOTE: Christian viewpoint.

Arterburn, Stephen and Burns, Jim. (1995) Steering them straight. Focus on the Family Pub., Colorado Springs, CO.
NOTE: from the cover: "A parental plan for guiding today's youth through the temptations of: premarital sex, eating disorders, pornography, suicide, satanism, substance abuse”

Bean, Barbara and Bennett, Shari  (1993) The me nobody knows: A guide for teen survivors. Lexington Books, NY, NY.
NOTE: A workbook and informational resource for teenagers who have been sexually abused. Contains material on incest and ritual abuse.

Bredenberg, Alice M. Teenagers and satanism.
SUMMARY: The background of satanism and typical satanic activities are described. It is noted that contemporary satanism has three forms: solitary satanists, outlaw cults, and neo-satanic churches. Included in a description of satanic activities are Heavy Metal music and fantasy games, both of which are intensely interesting to teenagers. The next section profiles the personality of a teenager who might succumb to cult overtures, as well as environmental factors which enhance the appeal of cultism. The personality profile includes teenagers' identity search; loners who are disconnected from family; teenagers without cultural, religious, or community values; and powerlessness. Methods for recruiting teenagers into satanism are discussed and it is noted that groups of followers are solidified by intimidation, guilt, and fear. Finally, a scenario for program planning and rehabilitation is presented. It is claimed one of the blocks to intervention is the disbelief of the general public. However, it is noted that denial of satanism is inappropriate for people who work with vulnerable teenagers. It is recommended that clients are stripped of all environmental symbols and are involved in group therapy. Family and community involvement, prevention programs by school counselors, and school-based mental health counselors are recommended.

Doyle, Joan S. and Stoop, David. (1999) “Witness and victim of multiple abuses: Case of Randy, age 10, in a residential treatment center, and follow-up at age 19 in prison.” In Webb, Nancy Boyd (ed.).  Play therapy with children in crisis: Individual, group, and family treatment, 2nd ed. Guilford Press, NY, NY.  pp. 131-163.
NOTE:   Describes the use of play therapy to treat a ten-year-old boy diagnosed with PTSD resulting from chronic, severe abuse and torture (ritual abuse). Treatment was performed in a secure residential treatment facility for children. A "Follow-up: Randy, age 19" updates the case history.

Dunigan, Jack. (1990) Bad moon rising: Satanism's war on America's youth, and what you can do about it. Lifelines, Rimrock, AZ.

Evans, Charles G. B. (1991) Teens and devil-worship: What everyone should know. Huntington House, Lafayette, LA.

Fairholm, J. and  Moore, T. (1990) Child abuse prevention program for adolescents, Part I. Canadian Red Cross, Ottawa, ON Canada
NOTE: Presents background information and a curriculum outline for use in helping Canadian adolescents understand the nature and impacts of child and adolescent abuse and neglect, in involving them in a dialogue about their hurts and experiences, and in becoming able to protect themselves and others. Adolescents describe their vulnerabilities, inner turmoil, and insecurities. The students' disclosures are combined with information about the nature and impacts of adolescent maltreatment, emotional maltreatment, physical abuse and neglect, abusive families, and child sexual abuse. Sex offenders, ritual abuse, and the components of effective intervention and treatment are also discussed. Communication methods to use in prevention efforts are discussed, with emphasis on basic techniques, public speaking, student involvement techniques, ways to handle stage fright, cross- cultural communications, and leadership of discussions. Figures, checklists, outlines, and chapter reference lists.

Gardiner, John and Gardiner, Helen. (1990) Satanism: The seduction of South Africa's youth. Struikhof, Cape Town, USA.

Hunter, M. (ed.) (1995) Child survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse: Treatment innovations. Sage Pub., Thousand Oaks, CA. 
NOTE: The first chapter discusses the facilitation of emotional regulation and impulse control in children who have been sexually abused and provides clinicians with practical treatment recommendations. Another chapter describes the specialized treatment of adolescent survivors of abuse within the hospital setting and provides criteria for determining when inpatient treatment is appropriate. The final chapter in this section deals with ritual abuse, a controversial and emotionally charged topic. The most controversial topic within the field of sexual abuse is whether to define sexually aggressive children as victims or perpetrators. The definition chosen depends on the type of treatment provided. The chapters here present a cultural background for addressing this issue, a model for identifying sexually aggressive children, a treatment model for working with such youngsters that allow young offenders to assume responsibility for their emotions and behaviors without assuming the shame of a negative label, and a treatment model for working with the parents of these children.

Jones, Rick. (1988) Stairway to hell: The well-planned destruction of teens. Chick Pub., Chino, CA.

Korem, Dan. (1991) Kids and teens: Targets for satanism: A manual for defense. FMG Books, Newport Beach, CA.

Langone, Michael D. and Blood, Linda O. (1990.) Satanism and occult-related violence: What you should know. American Family Foundation, Weston, MA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Events stimulating public concern -- Law enforcement findings -- Growing public awareness -- Reports from helping professionals -- Historical background -- Modern satanism -- Folk religions -- Prevalence -- Why do people get involved in satanism? -- Recruitment tactics -- Effects and signs of satanic involvement -- Teenagers forming cults -- How does satanic involvement affect people? -- What can families do? -- Educate yourself -- Communicate effectively -- Be patient and set a hierarchy of goals -- Exercise authority when appropriate -- Know when to seek professional help -- Suggestions for mental health professionals -- Working with deeply involved satanists -- Ritualistic abuse -- Adult survivors -- Legal issues -- Conclusions -- References -- Resource organizations.
NOTE: This report's perspective is that of the mental health professional. Our goals are to review the existing literature pertinent to satanism and to offer suggestions to parents and helping professionals concerned about people, especially youth, involved in satanism. This report provides a balanced overview of the problems posed by the recent upsurge of satanism and occult-related violence in the United States

Langone, M. D. (l993) Recovery from cults: Help for victims of psychological and spiritual abuse. W.W. Norton, NY, NY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Helping cult victims: Historical background -- Section I: Mind control -- A little carrot and a lot of stick: A case example -- Reflections on brainwashing -- Understanding mind control: Exotic and mundane mental manipulations -- Section II: Leaving cults -- A personal account: Eastern meditation group -- A personal account: Bible-based group -- Post-cult problems: An exit counselor's perspective -- Exit counseling: A practical overview -- The importance of information in preparing for exit counseling: A case study -- Section III: Facilitating recovery -- Post-cult recovery: Assessment and rehabilitation -- Guidelines for therapists -- Guidelines for clergy -- Guidelines for psychiatric hospitalization of ex-cultists -- Guidelines for support groups -- Guidelines for families -- Guidelines for ex-members -- Section IV: Special issues -- Children and cults -- Ritualistic abuse of children in day-care centers -- Teen satanism -- Legal considerations: Regaining independence and initiative -- Index.
NOTE: (from the jacket) This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the cult experience. It draws on the clinical expertise of treatment professionals and the personal experiences of those formerly involved in high-intensity mind-control groups. The book examines the history of the cult phenomenon, the nature of mind control, the psychological literature on post-cult distress, why people leave cults, exit counseling and deprogramming, and how to facilitate recovery. (It) makes a strong case for the extreme damage that cults can do to members physically, as well as psychologically and spiritually. There are specific guidelines for different types of counseling: psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, psychiatric hospitalization, and suggestions for support groups, families and ex-members themselves

Larson, Bob. (1989) Satanism: The seduction of America's youth. T. Nelson: Nashville, TN.

Laurent, Bob. (1991) Equipping your child for spiritual warfare. LifeJourney Books, Elgin, IL.

Mercer, Joyce. (1991) Behind the mask of adolescent satanism. Deaconess Press, Minneapolis, MN.

Moriarty, Anthony. (1992) The psychology of adolescent satanism: A guide for parents, counselors, clergy, and teachers. Praeger Publishers/Greenwood, Westport, CT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: The problem -- Personality types of adolescents involved in satanism -- The psychopathic delinquent -- The angry misfit -- The pseudo-intellectual -- The suicidal impulsive -- Risk factors associated with satanism -- Cultural factors -- Physical factors -- Psychological factors -- Social factors -- The satanic Bible -- Satanism as a source of power -- The Satan-God duality -- Rites of passage -- Parent styles: The beginning -- Communicating effectively -- Satanism and suicide
NOTE: This book addresses the problems of adolescent Satanism from a psychological viewpoint. It includes the developmental dynamics that underlie four different types of young people who become involved in Satanism and provides an analysis of risk factors. The author critically evaluates the philosophy of satanism through a review of The satanic Bible, and further appraises the causes of satanism by examining the roles of power, ritual, and dualistic thinking in young people's lives. In addition, Moriarty evaluates how communication patterns and parenting styles impact on a young person's vulnerability to become involved in satanism. This is also the first book to describe the relationship between satanism and suicide. Finally, it closes with ten practical suggestions for parents and others that will lead to effective prevention. This volume is intended for a wide audience, including parents, teachers, clergy, counselors, and other mental health professionals, and is a valuable resource for law enforcement personnel

Ottens, Allen J. and Myer, Rick. (1998) Satanism: Rumor, reality, and controversy. Rosen Pub. Group, NY, NY.
NOTE: Presents arguments for treating teen satanic worship as a mental health problem rather than a religious issue and provides information about rituals and symbols, signs of involvement, and the controversy surrounding this topic.

Raschke, C. A. (1990) Painted black: From drug killings to heavy metal: The alarming true story of how satanism is terrorizing our communities. Harper Row, San Francisco, CA.

Reid, Greg. (1995). Orphans in the storm: Male survivors of sexual and ritual abuse. Youthfire Publications, El Paso, TX and The American Focus on Satanic Crime Vol. 27, American Focus Publishers, Edison, NJ.
NOTE: Part One contains facts helpful to professionals and Part Two addresses personal issues molested boys, teens and men face on the road to healing.

Reid, Greg. (1997) Teen satanism: Redeeming the devil's children. Youthfire Publications, Box 370006, El Paso, TX.

Ross, Joan and Michael Langone. (1988) Cults: What parents should know: A practical guide to help parents with children in destructive groups. American Family Foundation, Weston, MA.

Simandl, Robert J. (1997) “Teen involvement in the occult.” in Fraser, George A (ed.)  The dilemma of ritual abuse: Cautions and guides for therapists, pp. 215-230.  American Psychiatric Press, Washington DC.
SUMMARY: The purpose of this chapter is to focus on teenagers who dabble with the symbols and rituals associated with satanism and other areas of the occult, or the experimental teen dabbler group. Although the problems with this group are not as prominent as street gang problems in the United States, the growing phenomenon of teenage dabblers is a major concern and a problem for both urban and rural populations. The term dabbler may be misleading, as I have discovered in my work that these teens are killing themselves, their parents, and others. I may eventually change my terminology because my conclusion is that the behavior of this group is often more serious than just dabbling. [Text, p. 216]

St. Clair, D. (1987) Say you love satan. Dell Publishing, NY, NY.

Trostle, Lawrence C. (192) The Stoners. Garland: NY, NY.

Wedge, T. W. (1988) The satan hunter. Daring Books: Canton, OH
NOTE: An over-view of movements appealing to teenagers, including heavy metal, Dungeons and Dragons, and above-board satanic groups.

 

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