mrbt, I wasn't kidding when I said I took notes! I know that I won't remember it all if I just listen (I'm a read-write/visual learner, not an auditory learner), so my lifelong compensation has been to take copious notes. I told the IC during our first session last week that I am a note-taker, and I asked if she minded. She did not mind at all.
She knew that I'd come prepared with my spiral again today, and she even politely paused a few times so that I could write after she had spoken for a few minutes. She also told me that I could take all the notes I want as long as I pause to talk (to reflect, to process feelings, to articulate emotions, etc.). Honestly, I would be happy just to listen to her lecture, but that's not part of the plan!
