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Patrick Ryan vs. transgender people

Patrick Ryan is a “cult deporgammer” and anti-transgender activist. Ryan is associated with anti-trans hate group Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine.

Background

Patrick Ryan is from Saint Petersburg, Florida. Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree from Maharishi International University in 1980. In 1983, Ryan founded Patrick Ryan Consulting (Cult Mediation, Cult Intervention, Cult Recovery). From 1990 to 2014, Ryan was an IT specialist for the nternational Cultic Studies Association.

According to Ryan’s LinkedIn profile:

Mr. Ryan is the founder and former head of TM-EX, the organization of ex-members of Transcendental Meditation. He established ICSA’s online resource (1995-2013), was the editor of AFF News, a news publication for former cult members (1995-1998), has contributed to the Cult Observer, AFF’s book, Recovery From Cults, is co-author of “Ethical Standards for Thought Reform Consultants,” and has presented 50 programs about hypnosis, inner-experience, trance-induction techniques, communicating with cult members, conversion, cult intervention, exit counseling, intervention assessment, mediation, religious conflict resolution, thought reform consultation, eastern groups, transcendental meditation and workshops for educators, families, former members and mental health professionals at ICSA workshops/conferences. Mr. Ryan received the AFF Achievement Award (1997) from AFF, the Leo J. Ryan “Distinguished Service Award” (1999) from the Leo J. Ryan Foundation, and a Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) from ICSA.

Anti-trans activism

Ryan spoke at the 2024 conference by anti-trans hate group Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine. Ryan spoke twice:

  • “Promoting dialogue, empathy, and resilience in the face of rigid ideologies,”
  • “Navigating conflicting worldwiews: dialogue and Q&A” with Patrick Ryan and Samuel Veissière, moderated by Sarah Mittermaier

Media

“StoicMom” (February 9, 2023). “Prisons of Specialness” with Cult Mediation Specialist, Patrick Ryan. The StoicMom Project https://stoicmom.substack.com/p/prisons-of-specialness-with-cult#details

The Stoa (June 16, 2020). The Dark Stoa: Game B – Autocults w/ Patrick Ryan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=630qu6u7JN

Resources

LinkedIn (linkedin.com)

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Cult Mediation (cultmediation.com)