[onlymedid]

I gave my T a mug that says, "Worlds best listener" and she just about teared up. She said she is going to have to get one for her aunt because she thinks her aunt is the Worlds Best Listener.

It felt good to give her something that she really likes.

[geez]

I always wanted to give my old T something tangible but could never think of anything 'good enough'. Awesome gift!

[athena2011]

OMD - great gift idea. The past two years I gave my T a CD. Last year's was Johnny Reid's "A Place called Love" album. I think I was sending him a message. This past year has been 'rocky' with T so nothing off the shelf fit. So, I burned my own and downloaded a yin-yang symbol for the jacket cover. A real mix of happy and sad. He appreciated the personal touch. Then we talked about it a bit. He was trying to understand the 'message' in it (before listening). One interesting thing he asked me was "Do you think you did it so I will remember you when I'm away?" Well I didn't do that consciously, but that sure sounds like something I'd do. Well, I'll have to ask if him if it worked when he comes back.

[sweepy62]

Originally Posted by onlymedid

I gave my T a mug that says, "Worlds best listener" and she just about teared up. She said she is going to have to get one for her aunt because she thinks her aunt is the Worlds Best Listener.

It felt good to give her something that she really likes.

i wish i had the courage to give my t a gift i see her again on the 28th i want go give her a card but i dont want to feel rejected or cross boundaries

[athena2011]

Originally Posted by sweepy62

i wish i had the courage to give my t a gift i see her again on the 28th i want go give her a card but i dont want to feel rejected or cross boundaries

I don't think a card would be crossing boundaries at all. I can't imagine a T not accepting that.

[Perna]

I got in the habit of sending cards for most major holidays to my T at her office address. It was kind of interesting, trying to find a Mother's or Valentines Day card for your therapist? I still love the perfect Valentines card I found that asked on the outside, "You want to know how I feel?" and on the inside said, "I feel fine!" but there are all sorts of great cards like that to help with the individual relationship and psychological interaction between T and client. Gives you something to talk about for a moment or two, too.

I got my T a musical magic wand one Christmas :-)

http://www.chinaberry.com/p/Musical-Fairy-Wand.cfm

[onlymedid]

Originally Posted by sweepy62

i wish i had the courage to give my t a gift i see her again on the 28th i want go give her a card but i dont want to feel rejected or cross boundaries

I understand. I was worried about that too, but she was so grateful. It was awesome.

[onlymedid]

Originally Posted by athena2011

OMD - great gift idea. The past two years I gave my T a CD. Last year's was Johnny Reid's "A Place called Love" album. I think I was sending him a message. This past year has been 'rocky' with T so nothing off the shelf fit. So, I burned my own and downloaded a yin-yang symbol for the jacket cover. A real mix of happy and sad. He appreciated the personal touch. Then we talked about it a bit. He was trying to understand the 'message' in it (before listening). One interesting thing he asked me was "Do you think you did it so I will remember you when I'm away?" Well I didn't do that consciously, but that sure sounds like something I'd do. Well, I'll have to ask if him if it worked when he comes back.

Thanks! I think CD's are great, I just wouldn't have even had a clue what to get her. lol.