I found out yesterday that I am going away for treatment for two months. I am scared, guilty, hopeful, overwhelmed...pretty much don't know what to do.

Anyways, it means that I won't be seeing my regular T for awhile. She has been encouraging me to seek treatment, and when I saw her today was extremely supportive of my choice. She also made sure I knew that she would welcome me back as soon as I return (and hopes that I will).

This means SO much to me...the fact that she is willing to continue treatment after, that she is supporting me in this tough decision, and most of all, the time and guidance she has given me that has lead me to be in a place where I can accept and want help.

I want to give her something small to express how grateful I am... I'm thinking of maybe giving her a collage I make, or a poem, or something simple like that, but just so she knows how much her work means to me. I know that gifts are a very tricky topic in the therapeutic relationship, and I'm wondering if anyone has given gifts to their therapists or has any advice about what is appropriate...or if it isn't ever really ok.

Thank you!!