(from pg 107 of "Seconds Thoughts")
Carefully done studies has collected evidence and found that therapy relying on "repressed memories" (or similar ideas with different names) does in fact cause great personal and family harm while often creating often fictitious memories using unintended or intended suggestion.
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Prayer Ministry Yields False Memories, Innocent Victims and Broken Families
A prayer ministry using "recovered memory techniques" is producing false memories leading to broken families, suicides and innocent victims who were wrongly accused. Those seeking "healing" and "help" increase and multiply the tragedies. (Archived, April 2021)
Convicted Cardinal Exonerated
Catholic church policy arranged for a "payout" to accusers without the need for evidence. Cardinal Pell was found to be a victim of prosecutor misconduct, lack of valid evidence, police malfeasance, accusers who profited from extortion, targeted media campaigns and jury prejudice and irrationality. All 7 supreme court justices unanimously acquitted the Cardinal. (Archived, May 2020)
Recent studies confirm that there appears to be an increase among clinical psychologists who practice but believe in the long debunked ideas about memory . The preeminent psychologists and researchers demonstrate that the scientifically controversial concept of dissociative amnesia, which is a substitute term for memory repression, has gained in popularity The article concludes there are damaging consequences in clinical, legal, and academic contexts. . (Archived, October 2019)
A female claiming rape jailed two different male cab drivers. Physical evidence was found to contradict details of the accusations and the accused DNA did not match the sample. The accuser claim of a false memory was not in the distant past. So physical evidence was never found and available electronic surveillance contradicted the "memory" claimed by the accuser (who was jailed) . (Archived, October 2019)
A female claiming rape jailed two different male cab drivers. Physical evidence was found to contradict details of the accusations and the accused DNA did not match the sample. The accuser claim of a false memory was not in the distant past. So physical evidence was never found and available electronic surveillance contradicted the "memory" claimed by the accuser (who was jailed) . (Archived, October 2019)
A social worker nurturing false memories in children in order to accuse parents of abuse and provide the children to foster parents for money. (Archived, July 2019)
False Memories Used in Supreme Court Appointment Hearings
False Memories Used in Supreme Court Appointment Hearings
During the appointment of a United States Supreme Court Nominee a person stepped forward to claim memories from 36 years earlier accusing a person of attempted rape. This article examines a possible explanation ( Archived September 2018).
"Frozen" and "trauma induced fragmentation" are the new "buzzwords" for psuedomemories that confirm false accusations. (Archive 2017)
Repressed Memories Used to Accuse Retired Bishop
A lawsuit seeking financial settlement long debunked "repressed memories" and "flashbacks" as evidence. Article is an example of how a confused presentation, hysteria and false accusations lead to defamation of innocents and profit for an accuser (Archived 2017).
Why are Accusers called "Victims"?
A lawsuit seeking financial settlement long debunked "repressed memories" and "flashbacks" as evidence. Article is an example of how a confused presentation, hysteria and false accusations lead to defamation of innocents and profit for an accuser (Archived 2017).
Why are Accusers called "Victims"?
Harvard Researcher and expert in memory and trauma comments on The Media Report website that "This therapy [recovered memory therapy] will come to be viewed as the quackery of the 20th century." (Archived December 2016)
Summary of readings on repressed memories" (2015)
The idea that misinformation is somehow “weaker” than the truth, that it does not last as long or pierce as deep disagrees with the research. Misinformation can be just as enduring, and even increase in strength over time. This has real world consequences. (2014)
Recovered memory therapy and medication created bizarre memories, nurtured mental health decline leading to wrongful death. (2014)
Using imagination to create memories now takes on new names as the idea loses in the courts, in lawsuits and among experts. (2014)
Our system still has therapy, paid for by insurance, that generates horrid false memories. This therapy is covered by insurance payouts. (2014)
Scientific American provides a blog describing how easy it is to plant and nurture false memories (Archived 2013)
Not a "single repressed memory" of childhood sexual abuse found when 217 confirmed child sex abuse victims interviewed years later (as adults) in largest followup study ever (Archived 2013)
Survey reveals trends that reveal exploitation of vulnerable clients. (2013)
Major study by advocate for repressed memories retract paper in dispute over data integrity. Paper was cited 10 times prior to retraction. (2013)
"A small group of cloistered DSM 5 "experts" stubbornly ignoring the sharp criticism from within their own group and the near universal rejection of their proposals by everyone else in the field. Drs Verheul and Livesley have performed a service in trying to stop this runaway train and in now explaining how it went off the tracks." The result is a largely unchanged widely rejected description of "personality disorders" in the DSM_5. Clinical psychologists cling to past understandings. (Archive 2012).
The Minnesota supreme court rejected the use of "repressed memories" in a case and identified submitted research supporting the memories as "junk science". (2012).
"A small group of cloistered DSM 5 "experts" stubbornly ignoring the sharp criticism from within their own group and the near universal rejection of their proposals by everyone else in the field. Drs Verheul and Livesley have performed a service in trying to stop this runaway train and in now explaining how it went off the tracks." The result is a largely unchanged widely rejected description of "personality disorders" in the DSM_5. Clinical psychologists cling to past understandings. (Archive 2012).
The Minnesota supreme court rejected the use of "repressed memories" in a case and identified submitted research supporting the memories as "junk science". (2012).
Popular psychology magazine reports on unreliable memories and the therapy that nurtures false memories (2012).
Leaders transfer assets to new companies and Florida beach homes to protect assets from lawsuits and judgments won by former clients. (2012)
Repressed Memories, Sexual abuse and Science by a science writer in "Slate". (2011)
Using imagination to create memories now takes on new names as the idea loses in the courts, in lawsuits and among experts. (2011)
Eating disorder clinic nurtures false memories of abuse using insurance money to help with weight loss. (2011)
Known legally and scientifically to be all false are still believed. (2011)
Use of recovered memory therapy and repressed memories now grounds for reversal of rulings, pleas and confessions (2010).
Years later accuser wished friends would have helped her see the truth rather than helped her believe what she now knows was always false. (2010)
Researcher Uncovers Fraud and is then investigated, charged and sued. Researcher found innocent and exonerated. (2002)
Scientist charged after uncovering fraudulent claim of repressed memory. Found innocent of all charges. Civil action against researcher dismissed. (2002)
National Council Against Health Fraud calls repressed memory a fraud. "Society is gradually coming to realize that such memories, compelling though they may seem when related by a witness are often a product of recent reconstructive memory processes rather than of past objective reality." (NCAHF Vol 24:1, 2001)
Lacking evidence repressed memories fail to gain consensus acceptance. (2001)
Recovered memory therapy in all forms rejected by experts in therapy. (1997)
Friends help each other "recover memories"? (1997)
Extremely vivid and convincing memories developed by therapist with use of prescription drugs. (1995)
Memory Recovery Led Witch Hunt
A witch hunt in the state of Washington (juror description) continued for years by law. 43 "Deniers" jailed, 5 convicted and imprisoned. All found innocent years later. (1995)
What steps are needed to preserve pseudo memories? (1994)
This case and resulted in a settlement. Victims (client and accused) tell the horror story of this therapy. The counselor still practices. (1994)
Extremely vivid and convincing memories developed by therapist with use of prescription drugs. (1993)
A retractor shares what believing in a false memory was like.
Historical or metaphorical truth not supported by myth of repression.
Using imagination to create memories now takes on new names as the idea loses in the courts, in lawsuits and among experts. (2011)
Insurance fraud cited as reason to stop "recovered memory therapy"
Repressed Memories debunked and no longer used in legal cases.
Repressed Memories, Sexual abuse and science by a scientist.
Repressed memories rejected as evidence in court. Lawsuits against Psychiatrists, therapists, counselors and life coaches pile up.
Carol Tavris claims Recovered Memory Therapy harms women.
Repressed Memory Researchers with "inconsistent" data retract research.
David Calof (RMT expert) admits in deposition that "repressed" memories of his clients are not memories.
Experts in intellectual fraud weigh in on "repressed memory therapy."
Why known legally and scientifically to be all false are still believed?
"Repressed Memories" are controversial & extremely rare if they do occur. "Seek a licensed and insured therapist" for such assistance.
“The notion traumatic events can be repressed and later recovered is the most pernicious bit of folklore ever to infect psychology and psychiatry.”
Social workers instructed to remain neutral on recovered memory claims. Recovered memories can be accepted as real ONLY with corroboration and external evidence.
There is no scientific evidence supporting the notions that memories of sexual abuse are unconsciously repressed.
Officially has banned members from using therapies designed to recover repressed memories of childhood abuse.
Once thought there might something to "repressed memories" but after 40 years of study has come to conclusion that it is a truly a myth.
Studies often used to support "Repressed Memories" examined and debunked.
Heavily annotated and extensively researched by an expert memory researcher.
Retractors reveal multiple sources for pseudo memories
Informed professionals read and learn.
"This therapy will come to be viewed as the quackery of the 20th century."
Does "Recovered Memory Therapy" actually heal?
"Repressed Memories" is a recurring fad destroying lives even today.
False Memories of childhood nurtured with suggestions (4 min video)
"Personal Development Coach" nurtures memories of abuse.
Therapy induced tragedy results in large legal settlement.
"It’s the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life...” Rosanne told Oprah
Details a book and movie depicted as true found to be faked for profit.
She wishes friends would have helped her see truth rather than helped her believe pseudo memories which she now knows were always false.
Therapist was not helping clients improve and saw the devastating impact of the therapy on families with questionable, uncorroborated and unsubstantiated memories. Therapist now undoing damage. (links to similar therapists)
A retractor shares what believing in a false memory was like.
Insurance paying for therapy still generating horrid false memories.
Recovered memory therapy ends marriage, hurt children and bankrupts.
"Recovered memory therapists" discredited and unable to name what they do generate new names with same results.
Recovered memory therapy and medication created bizarre memories, nurtured mental health decline and wrongful death.
Friends help each other "recover memories"?
What steps are needed to preserve pseudo memories?
"Repressed memories" of space alien abduction like real memories.
Skeptics Dictionary
Recovered memory therapy and medication created bizarre memories, nurtured mental health decline and wrongful death.
Friends help each other "recover memories"?
What steps are needed to preserve pseudo memories?
"Repressed memories" of space alien abduction memories just like real memories.
Witch hunt in the state of Washington jails 43 "Deniers", imprisons 5. All found innocent.
National leaders transfer association assets to Florida beach homes to protect assets from lawsuits and judgments won by former clients.
This case and resulted in a settlement. Victims (client and accused) tell the horror story of this therapy. The counselor still practices.
"Personal Development Coach" nurtures memories of abuse.
Therapy induced tragedy results in large legal settlement.
"It’s the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life...” Rosanne told Oprah
Details a book and movie depicted as true found to be faked for profit.
She wishes friends would have helped her see truth rather than helped her believe pseudo memories which she now knows were always false.
Insurance paying for therapy still generating horrid false memories.
Recovered memory therapy ends marriage, hurt children and bankrupts.
Where are the "Therapists" Now?
The Most Dangerous Idea in Mental Health
A retractor shares what believing in a false memory was like.
Harvard Psychiatrist and Researcher (300 per reviewed studies) states there is no historical or metaphorical truth not supported by myth of repression. (2012)
Repressed Memory mechanism for Childhood Sexual Abuse NOT found when 217 confirmed child sex abuse victims sought and interviewed. (2003)
Does "Recovered Memory Therapy" actually heal?
Lacking evidence repressed memories fail to gain consensus acceptance.
Researcher Uncovers Fraud and is then investigated, charged and sued. Researcher found innocent and exonerated.
Survey reveals trends that reveal exploitation of vulnerable clients.
Years later accuser wished friends would have helped her see the truth rather than helped her believe what she now knows was always false.
What steps are needed to preserve pseudo memories?
In 1995 a witch hunt in the state of Washington continued for years by law. 43 "Deniers" jailed, 5 convicted and imprisoned. All found innocent years later.
Leaders transfer assets to new companies and Florida beach homes to protect assets from lawsuits and judgments won by former clients.
Using imagination to create memories now takes on new names as the idea loses in the courts, in lawsuits and among experts.
Insurance fraud cited as reason to stop "recovered memory therapy"
"Recovered memory therapists" discredited and unable to name what they do generate new names with same results.
Repressed Memories debunked and no longer used in legal cases.
Repressed Memories, Sexual abuse and science by a scientist.
Scientist charged after uncovering fraudulent claim of repressed memory. Found innocent of all charges. Civil action against researcher dimissed.
Repressed memories rejected as evidence in court. Lawsuits against Psychiatrists, therapists, counselors and life coaches pile up.
Carol Tavris claims Recovered Memory Therapy harms women.
Repressed Memory Researchers with "inconsistent" data retract research.
David Calof (RMT expert) admits in deposition that "repressed" memories of his clients are not memories.
There is no scientific evidence supporting the notions that memories of sexual abuse are unconsciously repressed. Experts in intellectual fraud weigh in on "repressed memory therapy."
Once thought there might something to "repressed memories" but after 40 years of study has come to conclusion that it is a truly a myth.
Retractors reveal multiple sources for pseudo memories
Does "Recovered Memory Therapy" actually heal?
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