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 The Courage to Heal played a role in the development of your family member's 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 families with members 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.
Consult an attorney first for an evaluation of your particular situation before doing anything. Some choose to network with families of other 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. 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. Some have used their state's Freedom of Information Act to obtain information about the therapist.