Lynne Finney
Lynne D. Finney was a lawyer and psychotherapist in Utah who specialized in repressed memories.[1] After she underwent hypnotherapy in her 40s, she identified as a survivor of childhood abuse she had not been aware of until then. "I figured out that something terrible had happened to me."[1]
Finney offered self-help workshops to the general public as well as specialized workshops for therapists on childhood abuse and psychological trauma. Finney also provided workshops for attorneys and judges on topics including sexual abuse, the psychology of enabling parents, and the reliability of testimony acquired through hypnosis.[2] She became a popular speaker, appearing on over 100 radio and television shows, including Larry King Live.[3][4]
Finney believed that repression of memories was the only way children can maintain sanity amidst abuse, explaining "Our minds... protect us from what we are unable to bear."[1] Her technique involved embracing our negative emotions, advising clients, "ask yourself gently in your mind, 'When did I feel this way before?' Do your best to connect the feeling with something that happened in your childhood. Connecting the feelings with the abuse provides a permanent release."[5] She encouraged those going through intense negative emotions to remind themselves: "What I am feeling now is coming from the past. These are old feelings. I can feel and survive them. I already have."[5]
Works[edit]
- — (1990). Reach for the rainbow: Advanced healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Changes Pub. Search this book on
- — (1995). Reach for Joy: How to Find the Right Therapist and Therapy for You. Freedom, CA: Crossing Press. Search this book on
- — (1997). Clear Your Past: Change Your Future. New Harbinger. Search this book on
- — (1997). Clearing your past: How to explore you memories and change your future. Sounds True. ISBN 1-56455-445-7. OCLC 39146957. Search this book on
- — (2001). Windows to the light: Enriching your spirit with haiku meditations. Changes Pub. ISBN 0-9625883-1-8. OCLC 49389529. Search this book on
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oldenburg, Don (20 June 1991). "Dark Memories; Adults Confront Their Childhood Abuse". Washington Post. p. D5.
- ↑ "Lynne's workshops and talks". Archived from the original on 24 February 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Lynne Finney". SoundsTrue.com. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ↑ "About Lynne D. Finney, J.D., M.S.W". LynneFinney.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "When you feel strong emotions". Archived from the original on 24 February 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2017. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
- "Archive of Finney's personal website". 2000. Archived from the original on 14 September 2000. Retrieved 7 April 2017. Unknown parameter
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