A critical review of recovered memories in psychotherapy: Part II--Trauma and therapy.
OBJECTIVE
The clinical implications of the use of recovered memories in psychotherapy will be examined.


METHODS
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.
Paris
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McGill University, Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry, Sir Mortimer B Davis-Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec.
D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*