Wednesday in the story: Can you suppress a shock?

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Experiments show that with the right conversational techniques, you can instill false memories in 15 to 30 percent of people. Talking to a therapist can also create false memories. For childhood trauma, for example, which later becomes an explanation for today’s mental problems.

What really happened and what is creation? Distinguishing is very difficult. It is very sensitive. Victims of abuse should not be discouraged from telling their story, even years after the incident. We must protect innocent family members from false accusations. This is where a great responsibility falls on the shoulders of psychotherapists. They should be vigilant and have proper conversations.