Posted by fires on July 26, 2004, at 13:57:27
In reply to Re: I'd like to discuss something » fires, posted by AuntieMel on July 26, 2004, at 11:42:06
> You said (taken out of context admittedly):
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> 'I've chosen to warn the "inexperienced" and "new to T patients" about Ts that are scientifically unfounded. '
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> That begs the question - are *any* forms of therapy scientifically founded? There are some that are "declared" valid based on empirical data, but I don't know of any test that can be done that will give a definitive answer to the question.
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> And even among methods, the results will vary by client willingness and therapist ability, to name a few.
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> So, if there is no way to "scientifically" validate a therapy method, it only boils down to one thing. An *individual* person with a *compatible experienced* therapist using a method that works between them, whatever it is.
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> So, wouldn't you agree that the bottom line is, basically, "whatever floats you boat?"
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>Definetly not! 1)Bogus therapies have killed people:
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/26/1728_58867
2)Bogus therapies can tear families apart and result in people being falsely accused of crimes. Courts get bogged down with false memory cases, and taxpayers foot the bill:
http://faculty.washington.edu/eloftus/Articles/witchhunt.html
3)Many experts agree with my opinion(s):
bye
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