The tragedies of false memories. (of childhood sexual abuse)(includes related article) From: Skeptical Inquirer | Date: September 22, 1994| Author: Gardner, Martin | COPYRIGHT 1994 Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Many persons in both Canada and the US are being falsely accused of child molestation by plaintiffs who only recall the abuse after hypnosis or psychotherapy. A growing number of experts believe that such memories are only conjured up by patients who are highly suggestible during psychotherapy. Given the growing knowledge about the dangers of psychotherapy in recollecting childhood abuse, many courts are becoming more critical of testimonies gathered through such methods.

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