Incest memories recalled in hypnosis—a case study: A brief communication

Nagy, Thomas F.

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“…Alternatively, consider the patient who thinks that she may have a history of childhood sexual abuse and has never had therapy, and wishes to use hypnosis with this same therapist for her symptoms of panic disorder. Although she may have confidence in her therapist's ability and the technique itself, if hypnosis were improperly used she could be harmed by developing "memories" of childhood sexual abuse that may not be accurate (Edelman, 1978;Nagy, 1994;Nash, 1994). In short, although it may be true that others have confidence in the therapist's or consultant's abilities, it is the therapist's obligation alone to de- Thomas F. Nagy 33 termine his or her own level of competence and when to refuse to intervene.…”

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2005

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

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“…Individuals who participate in hypnosis may experience enhanced recall of emotionally salient material (Hammond et al, 1995) but may also recall more inaccurate details (Dinges et al, 1992). Hypnosis, or the prehypnotic instructions given to hypnotized individuals, also tends to increase confidence in images, whether accurate or not, and may therefore interfere with the reconstruction of valid memory (Hammond, 1995; Hammond et al, 1995; McConkey, 1992; Nagy, 1995; Orne, Whitehouse, Dinges, & Orne, 1988; Sheehan, 1988). The use of hypnosis may also increase the power differential between client and practitioner.…”

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Working with adult clients who may have experienced childhood abuse: Recommendations for assessment and practice.

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Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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The delayed memory debate has generated many questions about therapeutic practices that are likely to be beneficial and detrimental to clients. This article proposes components of optimal practice for working with adult clients who may have been abused as children. The recommendations are organized around the following themes: (a) competence, (b) assessment and treatment planning, (c) psychotherapy process and technique, (d) memory issues, (e) and ethics. The authors emphasize the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and urge clinicians to proceed cautiously when encountering treatment issues for which scientific knowledge and consensus are still evolving. In the wake of the delayed memory debate, the therapeutic procedures of clinicians have been exposed to increased scrutiny, and some authors have concluded that therapists are often unprepared to respond effectively to clients' concerns or are responsible for leading clients to believe that they have been abused when there is no basis for such a conclusion (e.g., Lindsay & Read, 1994; Loftus, 1993; Poole, Lindsay, Memon, & Bull, 1995). Several recent articles have addressed therapeutic CAROLYN ZERBE ENNS received her PhD from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987. She is a member of the psychology faculty at Cornell College and a part-time psychologist at the University of Iowa Counseling Service. She recently chaired the Task Force on Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse that was sponsored by the Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) Section on Women. JEAN CAMPBELL received her PhD in counseling psychology from Florida State University in 1971. She is in independent practice in San Diego, CA, and specializes in the treatment of trauma and abuse victims, including domestic violence survivors and adult survivors of sexual abuse. She initiated work on the recommendations presented in this article. CHRISTINE A. COUKTOIS is a psychologist in independent practice in Washington, DC, and is co-founder and clinical director of the CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program, the Psychiatric Institute of Washington, DC. She specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic conditions and disorders, sexual abuse and assault, and, recently, delayed memory issues and practice guidelines. MICHAEL C. GOTTLIEB, PhD, practices independently in Dallas, TX. He is an American Board of Professional Psychologists Diplomat (Family) and an American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow. His research focuses on applied ethics. KAREN P. LESE received her PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992. She is coordinator of practicum training at the Texas Tech University Counseling Center. Her research interests include psychological trauma and gender issues. practices from the standpoint of risk management and the legal concerns that practitioners may face (e.g., Frank, 1996; Knapp & VandeCreek, 1996). This article adds to the emerging literature on psychotherapy practice with clients who may have experienced abuse by proposing practices that we believe will s...

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“…Individuals who are hypnotized may gain access to memories but the differentiation of memories that are true from those that are not may be confounded by the process of hypnosis. Hypnosis tends to increase confidence in images and in the process, interferes with accurate memory construction (Courtois, 1997; Hammond, 1995; Hammond, Garver et al, 1995; McConkey, 1992; Nagy, 1995; Orne, Whitehouse, Dinges, & Orne, 1988; Sheehan, 1988). The use of hypnosis can also increase the power differential between therapist and client, with the effect of potentially disempowering the client and/or violating boundaries (Enns, 1996b; Enns, McNeilly, Corkery, & Gilbert, 1995).…”

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Recommendations for working with domestic violence survivors, with special attention to memory issues and posttraumatic processes.

Enns

Campbell²,

Courtois³

1997

Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training

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This article proposes principles for working effectively with survivors of domestic violence. Recommendations are based on a review of the available literature and organized within the following sections: therapist competence, therapeutic framework and relationship, assessment and diagnosis, the structure of the treatment process and relationship, interventions for dealing with posttraumatic reactions, and group interventions. The relevance of the delayed memory debate for domestic violence survivors is also discussed. The complexity of battering dynamics and the need for sensitive, competent treatment of victims are emphasized throughout the article.

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Incest memories recalled in hypnosis—a case study: A brief communication

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Working with adult clients who may have experienced childhood abuse: Recommendations for assessment and practice.

Recommendations for working with domestic violence survivors, with special attention to memory issues and posttraumatic processes.

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