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A Psychoanalytic Look at Recovered
Memories, Therapists, Cult Leaders, and Undue Influence
Lorna Goldberg, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Abstract
There has been a dramatic increase in recovered memories of sexual abuse. A
continuum of influence is presented, focusing on the high degrees of influence
in cults, to understand how therapists can easily influence their patients to
recover memories of sexual abuse. Historical evidence is given for a better
appreciation of how this present atmosphere has developed. Finally, the role
played by the psychoanalyst when dealing with recovered memories is examined.
Case material is presented to highlight the differences between the traumatist's
and the psychoanalyst's approach.
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