tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833074.post2572766857858410934..comments2023-05-14T04:10:41.585-07:00Comments on Dr. Mezmer's Blog of Bad Psychology: Getting down to businessA. J. Marrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15084931921743723515noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833074.post-14663948823852751362008-01-28T16:59:00.000-08:002008-01-28T16:59:00.000-08:00You stated, "If something comes along that really ...You stated, "If something comes along that really works it will spread like wildfire." No, and unfortunately, with regard to therapeutic interventions, treatments, etc. the opposite seems to be true. An idea spreads like wildfire, despite the lack of empirical evidence supporting said intervention, and once someone is harmed (e.g. regression therapy, "rebirthing therapy" for treatment of reactive attachment syndrome, etc.) the professional organizations and professional "sit up and take notice"...<BR/><BR/>I am always wary of claims made by clinical psychologists regardless of his or her pedigree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833074.post-82266489386130878912007-10-17T13:24:00.000-07:002007-10-17T13:24:00.000-07:00Agreed. Although some efforts are made at assessin...Agreed. Although some efforts are made at assessing the effectiveness of different psychotherapies. I don't think their track record is very good. I don't think there is much of a market for bad news. At least some misonceptions can be put to rest. Have you read 'Therapy's Delusions' or 'House of Cards'? Not reassuring. I tried it and it 'helped' meaning it was great to tell someone everything I was thinking etc.. but real change did not ensue. But I don't think any such accrediting agency is needed. If something comes along that really works it will spread like wildfire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com