Subliminal tapes CDs or videos dangers.

Why I don't use subliminal techniques.
by Dr. M. Gedde, MD PhD.

I've extensively studied the mind, self improvement, meditation, EMDR, biofeedback and subconscious mind reprogramming techniques for many years. After researching and reading most everything available on subliminal techniques, I and the majority of researchers in the field concluded that the techniques I use are far more effective than subliminal tapes or CDs.  

While there is some research on the effects of subliminal techniques, it isn't sufficient for me to use them. Furthermore, in my opinion, the problems far outweigh the potential benefits.  

Also, while you can’t use EMDR or hypnotize anyone to do anything that they would be strongly unwilling to do consciously anyway, the techniques we've developed have a much higher ratio of effectiveness with those who ARE willing to change. 

Subliminal advertising is generally used to point to the effectiveness of subliminal self-improvement or self-help techniques.  However, to me that also brings up concerns. They have been used as methods to manipulate us outside of our normal conscious awareness.  Most therapists want people to be more aware consciously, not less. Consider the problem then, of using a technique that makes our ability to resist manipulation weaker, such as subliminal methods do. My opinion is that in order to maintain a healthy strong will, such methods should be avoided. Since they are unnecessary for self help and less effective than other techniques, why use them?