To whom it may concern:
If you are not familiar with Sterling Institute of Relationship see [
www.culteducation.com]
Sterling is a for-profit privately owned company run by Justin Sterling, previously known as Arthur ''Artie'' Kasarjian. He is not a licensed counselor nor a marriage and family therapist and his weekend seminar is what many commonly call an LGAT (large group awareness training).
Sterling has a troubled history of complaints, bad press and allegations of personal injuries.
To better understand what is wrong with LGATs or "mass marathon training" see [
www.culteducation.com]
For a more in-depth look at the coercive persuasion techniques often used by LGATs see [
www.culteducation.com]
Groups like Sterling often require that a participant sign a release form before doing a weekend seminar, which specifically releases the group from any legal responsibilities concerning their program, which may result in an injury.
Licensed professional counselors, such as marriage and family therapists, don't expect clients to sign such releases and unlike Sterling can be held accountable through licensing boards.
Likewise, support groups and marriage programs run through community social services, churches and licensed professional counseling centers can also be held accountable.
There are safer more reputable ways to resolve a troubled marriage or relationship than attending Sterling.