[Martina]

I know you're probably not supposed to get them gifts, but I do.

I've been seeing my psychiatric nurse for just over 2 years, and she literally saved my life. I have gone from extremely suicidal to completely stable and normal, all thanks to her. I owe her so much.

Thanks to insurance and my new job, I have to switch providers.

I'd like to give her a little gift to say goodbye, just something to remember me by. I had already bought her a potted mini rose, but it's dying just in the 10 days since I bought it. I decided rather than reviving it, I'll just keep that rose and get her something that doesn't require quite so much care. Maybe not that nice of a gift, since it takes so much work.

I can only spend about $5 - $10. It could be somewhat handmade, but I don't have a lot of time and I'm not very crafty.

What can you think of?

[SWA 1971]

I'm sorry you have to switch! I guess there's no way you can stay with her?

As far as gifts go, I've given my psychologist & dietician (but not psychiatrist, because I'm not as close to her) gifts, too. What are some things she likes? I was about to suggest having someone take a picture of you two together & you could frame it (& get doubles so you'd have one, too) to give her; it might be hard though, with privacy issues. What about a gift certificate?

[Ygrec23]

Hi, Martina!

Hmmmm. This is a tough one. $5-$10? I'd suggest looking through a high-end thrift shop if such a thing exists where you live. They do where I live, and you wouldn't believe the good stuff that rich people throw away. The Episcopal Church thrift shop is a reasonable bet. If there's a Hospice thrift shop that could be a good source. Or if your nurse is a reader, try the library used book store. You could probably pick up something cute at a dollar store. Remember, it's not the gift but the thought that counts. The only therapy people I've found who absolutely won't take gifts are dyed-in-the-wool Freudians, but they're a vanishing breed. Good luck!

[slowinmi]

Martina,

I know this is probably not as personal a gift as you would like to give her, but I've found that most people enjoy a gift certificate to the movie theater. That way they can enjoy a movie without feeling guilty. It's something to think about anyway

slow

[splitimage]

How about a potted African violet. They're pretty and much easier to take ccare of than miniature roses.

I love violets.

--splitimage

[ruffy]

....or an Orchid? They are so lovely and not hard to take care of either. Tell the p-nurse, two ice cubes every other day and good light, even artificial, but not directly in the sun. Too hot. They look good right in the pot you buy them in and the small ones arent more than ten dollars. I scream with delight everytime I get one, but then I am a little nutty . Sorry about your potted rose. I read what happened to it in the other forum

[jbug]

When I ended the theraputic relationship with a therapist once I gave him a copy of The Velveteen Rabbit. I felt that as I was going through therapy I was the velveteen rabbit and he was helping become "real". I wrote in the front of the book a short note about what he meant to me.

Jan

[shrinkwrapped]

A card does wonders, when gift giving is sometimes awkward. Expressing your feelings in a card goes a long way to showing your therapist how the work together has made a difference in your life.

It's the thought that counts !!!