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A Critical Review of Recovered Memories in Psychotherapy: Part II—Trauma and Therapy

1996; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 41; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/070674379604100403

1497-0015

Joel Paris,

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Objective: The clinical implications of the use of recovered memories in psychotherapy will be examined. Method: The paper will review the relationship of trauma to psychopathology and discuss how traumatic histories might be dealt with in therapy. Results: Trauma is a risk factor for psychopathology, but is only one of many etiological factors in mental disorders. The search for recovered memories in psychotherapy could present dangers for patients. Conclusions: The most reliable memories of trauma are those that have been present throughout the patient's life.