You may choose to tell us your story for possible online publication to help educate others about the problem. On the advice of legal counsel, all identifying information will be removed from any stories or quotes we publish on this site. If you feel that The Courage to Heal played a role in the development of your false memories, you may choose to write Ellen Bass and Laura Davis at the address they provide in their book for feedback and tell them about your experience. Some retractors whose false memories developed during therapy have chosen to do one or more of the things on this list. Again, I strongly urge you to consult an attorney before taking any of the actions on this list.
Any action can have legal risks.
Before doing anything, consult an attorney for an evaluation of your particular situation. Some choose to network with other former clients of the same therapist to compare experiences, offer each other support, and consider supporting each other in any action taken. Some choose to discuss the therapist confidentially with the False Memory Syndrome Foundation. Some choose to demand that the therapist immediately return the fees which were paid for therapy which was undertaken without informed consent, grounded in false, incomplete, or misleading information, or performed without advising the client of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the methods used. If the therapist is licensed as a medical doctor, psychologist, counselor, social worker, or other mental health provider, some choose to file a complaint with the therapist's state licensing board.