Glore Psychiatric Museum to host Psychology Social Hour and book signing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Glore Psychiatric Museum will host an event exploring the psychology of "dark tourism" with author and psychologist Chad Scott, PHD, on Jan. 22.
Scott will discuss themes and insights from his acclaimed book "Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism," which explores why people visit places marked by tragedy and how those experiences shape understanding of memory, morality and meaning. The event will culminate with a book signing.
Drawing on 25 years of experience in mental health, 18 years of teaching psychology and his own lived experiences, Scott examines how places like Ground Zero, Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs help people confront suffering and finding meaning in their lives.
The free event will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in-person at the museum and online through the museum's website. For more information, contact the St. Joseph Museums at 816-232-8471 or email kami@stjosephmuseum.org.
