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	~~'''~~Recovered-memory therapy''' is a [[psychotherapy]] technique that was developed in the late 20th century. It is based on the premise that many mental health problems are the result of repressed memories of traumatic events, particularly childhood sexual abuse. The goal of recovered-memory therapy is to bring these repressed memories to conscious awareness, with the belief that this will alleviate the patient's psychological distress.		== Recovered-memory therapy ==

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Repressed_Memory_Claims_in_the_Crime_Victims_Compensation_Program.pdf\|Recovered-memory_therapy\|thumb\|right]]

	Recovered-memory therapy ~~emerged~~ in the 1980s and 1990s, ~~during a period~~ of ~~increased public awareness and concern about child~~ sexual abuse. ~~It was influenced by earlier psychoanalytic theories about~~ the ~~role~~ of repressed ~~memories in mental illness, as well as by contemporary research on memory~~ and ~~trauma~~.		'''Recovered-memory therapy''' (RMT) is a controversial form of [[psychotherapy]] that aims to recover repressed memories, particularly those related to [[trauma]] or [[abuse]]. This therapeutic approach gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, often in the context of [[childhood sexual abuse]] cases. The therapy is based on the premise that memories of traumatic events can be repressed and later recovered through therapeutic techniques.

	== Techniques ==		== Techniques ==

	~~Techniques used in recovered~~-memory therapy may include [[hypnosis]], guided imagery, and ~~the~~ use ~~of drugs~~ to facilitate memory ~~recall~~. ~~Some therapists also use suggestive questioning techniques~~, ~~which~~ have been criticized for their potential to create false memories.		Recovered-memory therapy employs various techniques to help patients recall repressed memories. These techniques may include [[hypnosis]], [[guided imagery]], [[dream analysis]], and [[age regression]]. Therapists may also use [[suggestion]] and [[leading questions]] to facilitate memory recovery. However, these methods have been criticized for their potential to create [[false memories]].

	== Controversy ==		== Controversy ==

	~~Recovered~~-memory therapy ~~is highly controversial~~. Critics argue that the techniques used can lead to the creation of false memories, and ~~that there is little scientific evidence~~ to ~~support~~ the ~~existence~~ of ~~repressed~~ memories~~. There have been numerous legal cases involving~~ accusations ~~of child sexual abuse~~ based on ~~recovered~~ memories~~, some of which have resulted in substantial financial settlements~~.		The validity of recovered-memory therapy has been a subject of intense debate. Critics argue that the techniques used in RMT can lead to the creation of false memories, which can have serious consequences for individuals and their families. The [[False Memory Syndrome Foundation]] was established in response to concerns about the reliability of recovered memories and the impact of false accusations based on such memories.

	== ~~See~~ also ==		== Legal and Ethical Issues ==

			Recovered-memory therapy has been involved in numerous legal cases, particularly those involving allegations of [[sexual abuse]]. The use of recovered memories as evidence in court has been contentious, with some courts accepting them and others rejecting them due to concerns about their reliability. Ethical issues also arise regarding the therapist's role in potentially influencing or implanting memories.

			== Scientific Criticism ==

			Many psychologists and researchers have criticized recovered-memory therapy for lacking scientific support. Studies have shown that memory is malleable and can be influenced by suggestion, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine and false memories. The [[American Psychological Association]] and other professional organizations have issued statements cautioning against the use of techniques that may lead to false memories.

			== Related pages ==

	* [[False memory syndrome]]		* [[False memory syndrome]]
	* [[~~Memory and trauma~~]]		* [[Hypnosis]]
	* [[Psychotherapy]]		* [[Psychotherapy]]
	* [[~~Child~~ sexual abuse]]		* [[Trauma]]
			* [[Childhood sexual abuse]]
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'''Recovered-memory therapy''' is a [[psychotherapy]] technique that was developed in the late 20th century. It is based on the premise that many mental health problems are the result of repressed memories of traumatic events, particularly childhood sexual abuse. The goal of recovered-memory therapy is to bring these repressed memories to conscious awareness, with the belief that this will alleviate the patient's psychological distress.

== History ==

Recovered-memory therapy emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, during a period of increased public awareness and concern about child sexual abuse. It was influenced by earlier psychoanalytic theories about the role of repressed memories in mental illness, as well as by contemporary research on memory and trauma.

== Techniques ==

Techniques used in recovered-memory therapy may include [[hypnosis]], guided imagery, and the use of drugs to facilitate memory recall. Some therapists also use suggestive questioning techniques, which have been criticized for their potential to create false memories.

== Controversy ==

Recovered-memory therapy is highly controversial. Critics argue that the techniques used can lead to the creation of false memories, and that there is little scientific evidence to support the existence of repressed memories. There have been numerous legal cases involving accusations of child sexual abuse based on recovered memories, some of which have resulted in substantial financial settlements.

== See also ==

* [[False memory syndrome]]
* [[Memory and trauma]]
* [[Psychotherapy]]
* [[Child sexual abuse]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Memory]]
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