RECOVERED MEMORY THERAPY - A DUBIOUS PRACTICE TECHNIQUE

This article examines the validity of memory work as well as the evide nce for the efficacy of therapeutic interventions based in the recover y of childhood sexual abuse memories. Evidence suggests that both true and false memories can be recovered using memory work techniques, and there is no evidence that reliable discriminations can be made betwee n them. Similarly there is no empirical evidence to suggest that recov ered memory therapy results in improved outcomes for participating cli ents. The article reviews current treatment outcome research and sugge sts that participation in recovered memory therapy may be harmful to c lients.