the only way his son was allowed to do Scientology services was if he handled his dad to not practice psychiatry anymore, not advocate for psychiatric drugs, and to do something in support of Scientology activities
Past the 50,000 word mark, unedited, and still going strong. Will look for something to post again soon.
Overall it took me about two weeks to complete my Objectives, and then I had to run someone else on them, a guy named Todd. What I didn't know at the time was that Todd was sexually abused by his step-father. So later on into it I'm running him on Objective number five and start telling him "Touch that table. Thank you. Touch your penis. Thank you." He winds up having a total breakdown, and the only thing I could do was listen at first. Auditors aren't allowed to engage in conversation when the person is in session. Plus, I wasn't a counselor or equipped to handle something like that. I didn't care about the rules and tried to console him, to let him know it was okay to talk, that he was safe and that I wouldn't judge anything that happened. After more than an hour, he did finally start to feel better and we took a break. I turned in my session report form for that day and the course supervisor (not a trained counselor, just someone trained in overseeing students while they do their courses) said, "Whoa!" when he saw my notes, "Why don't you guys go take a walk and end off for the day."
"That isn't an uncommon experience at Narconon. Often people with substance abuse problems and addictions do have major traumatic events in their lives, and there really aren't people at Narconon equipped to help them through the breakdowns and deal with those situations. All you have is another student and staff members who are only trained in Hubbard's works. You can only hope to find someone with a level head who is a good listener.
"This is also how so many close friendships develop while being a student at Narconon, because it is usually the students who are relied on to get one another through the program. They share common experiences and rely on each other for support. That is where the bonds really start to strengthen. It is also a big reason why a number of student graduates decide to stay on and train to become staff members (though most don't stay long) - to continue to be around people they've developed these relationships with, whether healthy or not. It is often a form of codependency or transference."
This in turn will produce Opinion Leader status for Narconon Arrowhead and the Narconon network. The influence and power generated by these dissemination activities will then be channeled towards influencing the "rule makers" that regulate the world-wide drug rehabilitation industry to:1. Reset the drug treatment standards and regulations that govern the operation and dissemination of rehabilitation and prevention services so they align with LRH's tech.2. Create even more demand for result-driven solutions for the world's drug epidemic thus expanding the exportation of LRH drug rehabilitation technology even further into the fabric of society.
Their goal has never been to cooperate, it's always been to manipulate and control.
Thanks, mefree.Someone tried to hack into my email today and I was forced to reset my password again. I am coming closer to completing the book and have located some extremely damaging information to Narconon's credibility, and I have a running timeline of important events. It is best to be understood as a whole, rather than posting bits and pieces though.I will share this part, however, as stated by Gary Smith:QuoteThis in turn will produce Opinion Leader status for Narconon Arrowhead and the Narconon network. The influence and power generated by these dissemination activities will then be channeled towards influencing the "rule makers" that regulate the world-wide drug rehabilitation industry to:1. Reset the drug treatment standards and regulations that govern the operation and dissemination of rehabilitation and prevention services so they align with LRH's tech.2. Create even more demand for result-driven solutions for the world's drug epidemic thus expanding the exportation of LRH drug rehabilitation technology even further into the fabric of society.There is a lot more where this came from. Their goal has never been to cooperate, it's always been to manipulate and control.
<snip>..."This is also how so many close friendships develop while being a student at Narconon, because it is usually the students who are relied on to get one another through the program. They share common experiences and rely on each other for support. That is where the bonds really start to strengthen. It is also a big reason why a number of student graduates decide to stay on and train to become staff members (though most don't stay long) - to continue to be around people they've developed these relationships with, whether healthy or not. It is often a form of codependency or transference." </snip>
Quote<snip>..."This is also how so many close friendships develop while being a student at Narconon, because it is usually the students who are relied on to get one another through the program. They share common experiences and rely on each other for support. That is where the bonds really start to strengthen. It is also a big reason why a number of student graduates decide to stay on and train to become staff members (though most don't stay long) - to continue to be around people they've developed these relationships with, whether healthy or not. It is often a form of codependency or transference." </snip>As students, yes. In my experience, it also depends on the kind of group of people who are there doing the program with you. I never got too close to other students, I guess it was just timing really. But I witnessed other students developing close, fast, intense friendships. As staff, on my end (Div 1, aka "ethics"), I was encouraged NOT to be their "friends"... ever. Period. On one level, I understood this; my job was to go around and basically enforce dumb rules, the proverbial parent or headmistress. I couldn't risk favoritism. But, on the other level, there were people I met there, students, whom I really wanted to step up to and be their friend. I saw so many people struggling, I just wanted to sit with them, give 'em a hug. I did develop fondess for so many... But was not allowed to show it. My bosses & co workers were constantly around, I had to maintain a tough bitchy shell showing no care. I regret that now. I really do. I look back and wish I just said "Fuck em", and spent time with those who needed it most, the ones who struggled like I had. If I weren't an "Ethics Officer" everything would of been different. Sorry for the rant [/font]
Ah Mary, I have so many. A few come to mind right now, though... Sorry to hijack the thread here...Although I had to keep my distance from students, not hang out with them, not show much affection nor care, I was the first one to be sent to quell a student's distress, especially if they were female. One time, the I was in the Div1 office with the SDA, and we got word that a student was upset. I was instructed to go be with her, prevent her roomates from coming in.. in fact, prevent anyone non-staff from entering, period. The female intern there left gratefully as soon as I entered. I looked down, shook my head, and tried to talk to this young woman. She was beautiful, from a caring well-off family. I tried to talk to her, but she clammed up. Her roomates kept coming in (understandably though), and I had to bark at them, sternly enforcing the whole "do not come in here" thing. The young girl started crying... and I felt helpless! Oh god, I felt so utterly clueless. I mean, I understood her pain, I did... But wasn't prepared for this. I was always sent to "calm down" the most troubled students, and never had training nor even a suggestion. My heart broke for them all, I truly wanted to help them, but I felt the weight of not only the expectations of the SDA & ED on my shoulders, but also their family. I knew their families had been told all lies. And here I am, to pick up the pieces... And not knowing what to do with them. Anyway, I tried so hard to help, but she didn't want to talk to me. Finally, another staff member came in (She worked in WD) and was able to help... The girl opened up to her. But me, I was this "Ethics Robot". Someone that the students were to loathe.There were so many other times I had to console girls like this. Sometimes it went OK, other times I desperately wished that things were different as they truly needed psychological help. But I knew... They were stuck there, as I had been, with no such help to be found.
Lucas Catton was a Scientologist for 12 years and contributed to many Scientology-related activities. He was introduced to the organization primarily through its rehabilitation program Narconon, and worked with them for over ten years in various capacities, including as President of their flagship facility in Oklahoma called Narconon Arrowhead. He sits in a unique position of having arguably more knowledge than anyone else who has publicly addressed the inner workings of the Narconon network and its connection to Scientology in the 21st century. He decided to speak out publicly following a series of deaths tied to Narconon in hopes to shed more light on its operations as well as to stop the harmful practices of the church of Scientology.
Lucas Catton shares his personal experiences with Scientology and Narconon in his just released book calledHave You Told All?: Inside My Time with Narconon and ScientologyQuoteLucas Catton was a Scientologist for 12 years and contributed to many Scientology-related activities. He was introduced to the organization primarily through its rehabilitation program Narconon, and worked with them for over ten years in various capacities, including as President of their flagship facility in Oklahoma called Narconon Arrowhead. He sits in a unique position of having arguably more knowledge than anyone else who has publicly addressed the inner workings of the Narconon network and its connection to Scientology in the 21st century. He decided to speak out publicly following a series of deaths tied to Narconon in hopes to shed more light on its operations as well as to stop the harmful practices of the church of Scientology.http://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Told-All-Scientology/dp/0615768725/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360785864&sr=8-1&keywords=Have+you+told+all+by+Lucas+Cattonhttp://www.haveyoutoldall.com
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