Posted by gardenergirl on June 27, 2005, at 18:51:49
In reply to Re: tape recorder » happyflower, posted by Emily Elizabeth on June 27, 2005, at 18:41:01
Hi, I just wanted to second what Emily Elizabeth said about recording sessions. It does happen in training, but the client has to sign an informed consent that includes consent for recording. When I did this last year, we used videotapes, and like EE, I recorded over sessions frequently. These tapes were stored in the same place as the clinical records and were subject to the same security procedures as charts.
I tape-recorded a couple of clients this year. One as a requirement of my training, and one because I wanted feedback on the session. Both times I had the client sign a specific consent.
It would not be ethical to tape someone without consent or knowledge, and as EE said, it likely would be actionable with a licensing board.
I try not to have a tape recorder out so as not to worry any of my clients.
And regarding the client requesting that sessions be taped...I think that is a very good idea if the client wants a record and has trouble remembering sessions. CBT therapists are more likely to use this, but I think it's fair game for any client to ask.
gg
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