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Originally Posted by Schizoid_1
I have started recording sessions with my therapist (last 6 recorded out of a total of 22). I have found that listening to the therapist and myself has given me some new insights, allowed me to reflect upon the answers to some of the questions I pose to the therapist, and watch how I react to certain topics. I feel it has really helped me improve the quality of my sessions. But I haven't told my therapist that I record the sessions for the fear of being not allowed to do so or the therapist's responses in the recorded sessions being conscious and reserved.
1) Do you record your sessions? 2) Does it help you?
3) Should I tell my therapist that I record the sessions?
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1) I have recorded one session. I have a certain goal for tomorrow's session- I may record it.
2) it helps me to know I have it...a bit of a transitional object. I hate the sound of my voice on the recording so I don't listen to it often.
3) I was fearful of Ts answer so I put off asking if I could record for a while. I was relieved she easily agreed when I asked. Yes, probably you should ask her. I understand the hesitation. But I think of how she would react if she found out I recorded her without her knowledge....I think I would hate her anger or disappointment or fear or mistrust in me way more than hearing her answer, "No, you may not record our sessions." But I leave that up to you.