Psychological Foundations for Disengagement and Reintegration
Leaving extremism involves more than abandoning an ideology – it requires rebuilding identity, restoring trust, and reestablishing social connection, purpose, and psychological stability. This session explores the emotional, cognitive, and relational factors that make disengagement possible: what shifts belief, what sustains long-term change, and how to support individuals moving through post-extremism identity recovery and reintegration.
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Understand what helps people walk away and how to help them stay tethered
🧠 Disengagement Research
🧠 Identity Reconstruction
🧠 Trauma-Informed Support Models
☑️ Identify factors that support disengagement
☑️ Distinguish between belief change and behavior change
☑️ Explore the role of community, dignity, and safety in recovery
☑️ Learn practices for supporting reintegration with care
You support individuals post-extremism
You're designing programs focused on long-term recovery and reintegration
Reintegration and Exit Workers
Needing tools to support identity shifts and emotional recovery after extremist involvement
Mental Health Professionals
Seeking frameworks to help individuals rebuild trust, connection, and psychological stability
Community and Faith Leaders
Looking for ways to foster belonging and purpose during post-extremism reintegration
Violence-Prevention Practitioners
Wanting compassionate, sustainable approaches to disengagement