Don't apologize for posting, and it's not a dumb post. It's actually quite sweet, and shows a positive interaction between client and T. I had one T who used to do coloring books or drawings with me. It was very healing for me at that time, because back then I dissociated a lot in therapy, and it was a way for parts of me to feel safe and accepted. Plus, I taped my therapy sessions, and it helped me to understand myselves more. I think it's so important when dealing with trauma that we take some time off with our Ts sometimes. I've had Ts who understood this, and I think it's a big reason why therapy has overall been a positive, healing tool in my life.

My last T and I would sometimes have light sessions, where we talked about butterflies (which I raise every year), or my costume jewelry interests/business, including bringing in jewelry and/or reference books. And when I asked, he brought in pictures of his brand-new great-nephew, of whom he was extremely fond, and proud. He had great boundaries, and always asked if his sharing personal things was helpful or wanted on my part. And if it wasn't, I could tell him and he respected that.