Therapists will sometimes give their clients a "transitional object"--something that belongs to them that will remind the client of them during difficult times. It can be an object that the client picks on their own or it can be something from the therapist's office that the therapist chooses to give to the client. It is used to enhance the connection between the client and the therapist. Some find it comforting or connecting. It allows the client to hold the object when not with the therapist and "remember" the good in her connection with the therapist--to remember and FEEL the good in the therapeutic relationship. Sometimes it is helpful and comforting. Not all clients find it helpful and if it doesn't reasonate with you, don't despair. You might not have that kind of need or you might not have that kind of connection with your therapist yet!