TOPICS
Regardless of topic and format, Hoyt weaves his teaching strategy of using story, creativity and information to produce effective, engaging and impactful speeches, informal talks and interactive workshops.
The Perfect Storm
A Predator's Playbook
Using character study as a way to show the difference between a mentor who empowers and an authority who manipulates, this program sheds light on how charismatic leaders identify and target specific psychological vulnerabilities and why coercive control does not feel like abuse​. Learn how these characters fit into, and operate within, the broader story of a villain's tale.
Cultic Relationships
The Human Condition & Control
Exploring language and cognitive tools that help people recognize coercive dynamics early, this program examines control in relationships and how it forms the relationship that one has with oneself delving into the difference between healing from trauma and rebuilding an erased identity. Discover the building blocks to forming an identity that cannot be borrowed, rented, or taken.
The Ripple Effect
The Power of Information
Providing vital resources and information, this program helps victims, families and loved ones understand the mental and emotional complexities that make exiting a controlling situation feel impossible. ​​Hear practical frameworks for supporting someone in or exiting a coercive environment.
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