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Discover the thought-provoking exploration of the controversial world of recovered memory therapy in 'Return of the Furies'. This trade paperback, published by Open Court in 1999, dives deep into the emotional consequences of forgotten childhood traumas and the impact they have on adults today. The book challenges the widely accepted notion that repressed memories are the root cause of various emotional problems, such as anxiety and overeating. It questions the validity of these memories, discussing the lack of scientific evidence for repression and the possibility of false memory creation during therapy sessions.
Spanning over a decade of psychological evolution, 'Return of the Furies' provides an in-depth analysis of the psychological practices that have gained traction in recent years. Readers will engage with critical insights about the recovered memory movement and how it has shaped therapy protocols.
Whether you are a mental health professional, a student of psychology, or simply curious about the intricacies of human memory and trauma, this book is essential reading. With its compelling arguments and thorough research, it captures the complexities of memory recovery and the ongoing debates surrounding therapeutic practices today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812692723
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1999
Publisher: Open Court
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812692723
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1999
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
Recovered memory therapy, which has become a rapidly-growing industry in the past ten years, is based on the controversial theory that adults often suffer emotional problems because of forgotten childhood traumas. People who experience everyday difficulties like anxiety of overeating are now often told by therapists that the root of their trouble is a 'repressed memory' of abuse in childhood. The cure is to bring back the memory - a process that usually takes many months - and then publicly humiliate the alleged perpetrators of the abuse, most often the victim's parents. But are the supposed memories recovered in therapy genuine? Or are they concocted by therapists and clients in the course of therapy? Attempts to find independent corroboration of recovered memories have drawn a blank. Contrary to folklore, there is not a shred of scientific evidence for the notion that a memory can be repressed, and there is plenty of evidence that false memories can be created.
Spanning over a decade of psychological evolution, 'Return of the Furies' provides an in-depth analysis of the psychological practices that have gained traction in recent years. Readers will engage with critical insights about the recovered memory movement and how it has shaped therapy protocols.
Whether you are a mental health professional, a student of psychology, or simply curious about the intricacies of human memory and trauma, this book is essential reading. With its compelling arguments and thorough research, it captures the complexities of memory recovery and the ongoing debates surrounding therapeutic practices today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812692723
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1999
Publisher: Open Court
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780812692723
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1999
Publisher: Open Court
Description:
Recovered memory therapy, which has become a rapidly-growing industry in the past ten years, is based on the controversial theory that adults often suffer emotional problems because of forgotten childhood traumas. People who experience everyday difficulties like anxiety of overeating are now often told by therapists that the root of their trouble is a 'repressed memory' of abuse in childhood. The cure is to bring back the memory - a process that usually takes many months - and then publicly humiliate the alleged perpetrators of the abuse, most often the victim's parents. But are the supposed memories recovered in therapy genuine? Or are they concocted by therapists and clients in the course of therapy? Attempts to find independent corroboration of recovered memories have drawn a blank. Contrary to folklore, there is not a shred of scientific evidence for the notion that a memory can be repressed, and there is plenty of evidence that false memories can be created.