Package Description

Presented by Joe Pierre, MD

This workshop will outline the psychology of conspiracy theories and provide a theoretical account based on epistemic mistrust and vulnerability to misinformation. Using that framework, recommendations for working with clients with conspiracy theory beliefs will be discussed along with challenges of engagement and implementation.

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to 

• Detail psychological needs associated with conspiracy theory beliefs.
• Outline a normalizing account of conspiracy theory belief based on mistrust and misinformation.
• Utilize different psychotherapeutic approaches in working with clients with conspiracy theory beliefs.