VIDEO THERAPY LOOKING GOOD

I'm happy to say that the relatively new option for digitally recording therapy sessions is receiving a positive response from clients.  From the therapist's point of view, it is very useful  in the process of understanding clients more thoroughly, and orienting to their needs and solutions more readily.  What is the saying about the unexamined life not being worth living?  I might add that the unexamined therapy process is less potent.  Clients report being able to see themselves more realistically AND more compassionately.  That's a powerful combination not easily wrought.  It's helpful for couples to see the dance of their relationship more clearly, and it seems to offer them increased motivation to believe in their abilities to change.  Individuals can assume the role of observer, which is key to emotional self-soothing and regulation.  Where we might have spent a number of sessions attempting to help them notice their experience from a non-judgmental standpoint, one viewing of their video seems to move them into that position effortlessly.  This is the reverse of what might be expected.  Most people forget about the unobtrusive camera in a few moments, and  I am not hearing  the anticipated  "I hate watching myself on video" once the viewing is underway.  I highly recommend this option to all who are interested.