Wellness / Multi-Level
Byron Katie 'The Work' organisation
14/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Byron Katie's 'The Work' four-question self-inquiry method. Substantial multi-thousand-dollar retreat and certification fees.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Byron Katie 'The Work' inquiry method; substantial retreat fees and parasocial dynamics.
Founded
1986
Members
Hundreds of thousands lifetime workshop attendees
Active in
USA, Global
In context
Byron Katie's four-question 'inquiry' method (Is it true? Can I absolutely know?...) is widely used. Multi-thousand-dollar 'School for The Work' certification. Documented patterns of parasocial dynamics; ex-staff accounts of substantial commitment expectations.
Timeline
- 1986Katie's claimed self-realisation
- 2002'Loving What Is' book published
Sources
- Various wellness-press analyses
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.