I record all of my sessions on my phone because I dissociate so much. My T recommended that I do it. I find it EXTREMELY helpful. Not only do I forget or miss most of what happens in session, I sometimes misinterpret what he says that causes me to be upset and once I listen back, in most cases I realize that it was not as bad or as I had remembered it which calms me down quickly.

My T used to video tape my EMDR sessions about a year ago when he needed documented hours for certification. It was totally my choice and I had to sign a waiver. The videos were only used with his EMDR supervisor and he asked my permission again each session (I didn't have to sign a form each time). He always said I could withdraw permission at any time.