New Religious Movement
Various 1970s 'mind cure' / human-potential movements (umbrella)
19/40· ModerateConfidence: Low
Umbrella entry for the various 1970s American human-potential / 'mind cure' movements (Mind Dynamics, Lifespring, ARICA, Esalen). Most are now defunct or absorbed into broader wellness culture.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for various 1970s human-potential / 'mind cure' movements (Mind Dynamics, Lifespring etc.).
Founded
1970s
Members
Difficult to count; collectively hundreds of thousands lifetime
Active in
USA, Global
In context
The 1970s American human-potential movement produced est (covered separately under Landmark Forum), Lifespring, Mind Dynamics, ARICA, and various Esalen-influenced training communities. Most are now defunct or have evolved into mainstream coaching and personal-development industries.
Timeline
- 1970sHuman-potential movement boom
Sources
- Marc Galanter academic work
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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.