Recovered memories Flashcards
Who do the board say need to be protected by client recall of trauma
The wellbeing of the client and those affected by their clients’ recall
Is there evidence for recovered or repressed memories
No there is no empirical evidence for this mechanism
What is the preferable term
Previously unreported traumati cmemories
WHat is false memory syndrome
A theoretical construct to describe the belief that adults who remember events such as abuse from their childhoo are mistaken about the accuracy of those memories-
Is it possible to distinguish a valid retrieved memory from a false one
Not without corroborating evidence
What should you do when a client refers to previously unreported traumatic memories
Respect the client do not draw premature conclusions about the accuracy of any previously unreported traumatic memory
What might the goals of therapy be when there are unreported traumatic memories
Acceptance of incomplete memories, tolerance of uncertainty and ambiguity and treatment of current symptoms
SHould you try to use techniques to recover a memory?
NO!! this should never by a treatment goal
WHat must you avoid
Persuasive, leading, coercive interviewing techniques that may lead to false affirmation
If treating a client with a presentation consistent with trauma what should you do
Do not case formulate on the based of an unknown event, treat the presenting problems
What do you do if your role is not to treat but assist in recall
Use procedures that enhance reliablity like cognitive interview avoid leading questions, hypnosis, guided imagery and dream interpretation
What should you do when working with a client who discuses retrieving an unreported memory
ensure accurate records, discuss with clients using a videotape or audio but inform client that these taped record may be used in court
