deprogramming
/diːˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
noun
- The process of helping someone leave a cult or extreme belief system by undoing the intense mental conditioning they have experienced.
- The documentary explored the controversial methods used in deprogramming cult members.
- Deprogramming often involves critical thinking exercises and emotional support.
- After years in the group, she underwent deprogramming to reconnect with her family.
- The act of removing or reversing a programmed behavior, habit, or automatic response, especially in a psychological or educational context.
- The workshop focused on deprogramming negative thought patterns that cause anxiety.
- Deprogramming from social media addiction requires conscious effort and new routines.
- Teachers sometimes need to help students with deprogramming from rigid study habits.
verb
- To help someone leave a cult or extreme belief system by undoing intense mental conditioning.
- They hired an expert to deprogram their son after he spent two years in a commune.
- It took months to deprogram her from the cult's teachings.
- The therapist specializes in deprogramming individuals who have joined extremist groups.
- To remove or reverse a programmed behavior, habit, or automatic response.
- The course aims to deprogram students from relying solely on memorization.
- She worked hard to deprogram herself from the habit of checking her phone every five minutes.
- The app helps users deprogram their sleep schedules for better rest.