Ask questions

• Healthy groups welcome curiosity and dialogue

Stay connected

• Maintain relationships outside of the group, and notice if someone is trying to isolate you from your friends and family

Track finances

• Be wary of pressure to give beyond your mean

Read and think critically

• Study the source of quotes or scripture to spot distortions

Watch for secrecy

• Transparency is a hallmark of trustworthy leadership

• ​

Trust your instincts - If something feels manipulative or coercive, it probably is