[content30]

Hello all. I am new here, but I have been reading the website and board for several months occasionally. Anyway, I have had a problem with severe depression for several years, including hospitalization and suicide attempts. I have now been off medication for 6 months and feel better than I have in years--I feel like me again! This is mostly thanks to my wonderful T! I wrote her a nice card several months ago and told her in person in my last session, as I am weaning of of sessions (going to once/month). However, I am considering writing a nice, formal letter to the Executive Director of the counseling center praising my T. Should I do this? What do you guys think? Have any of you ever done this? I just want her supervisor to know what a superb job she has done...how much she has helped me this past year! Thanks for your feedback!

[stopdog]

I don't see a downside if you feel moved to do so.

[mixedup_emotions]

I think it's a wonderful idea and a very kind gesture.

[feralkittymom]

I think it's a lovely idea.

[content30]

Thanks...It's just that I had two other therapists before her. Neither of them helped me. They were both mediocre. My T now is very kind and caring. She has called to check on me before if she thought I had a particularly emotional session. She called me twice when I was in the hospital when I had only seen her one time at the beginning. Then, she even called me another time on the general phone line at the inpatient unit...like had to wait for another patient to answer, find me, etc. I don't know how many therapists would do this sort of thing. I am a paralegal and draft documents all the time. Writing is my forte. Anyway, I just wanted to do something for her, and this is the only other thing that I can think of for this type of professional relationship....

[Victoria'smom]

I think you should. It could only effect her positively.

I think it's a wonderful thing to do, and very heartfelt. I bet it will mean a lot to her.

I think it is a lovely idea too

[sittingatwatersedge]

I like your idea.

You also might find an opportunity to refer yr T to a friend or acquaintance (if you are comfortable with that). After all, you know what great work she does.

Lastly - you thank her best, I think, by letting her know that you have returned to health with her help, that the work you did together is a lasting good.

[Anne2.0]

I would do it not for your T, but for you. I have found that the expression of gratitude, to anyone, is very gratifying to me and very healing, as it gives me perspective on what a charmed life I live with wonderful people in it.

[Nelliecat]

I would go with it, it's positive for both of you.

[content30]

Thanks everyone. I have referred people to my T. I also agree that it is therapeutic for me to write a thank you as well as it is kind to send it. Last night, I wrote a letter. I had two trusted individuals proof it, and I mailed it to the Executive Director today. I just decided that so many people are ready to complain when something small goes wrong, but so many people forget to be grateful and to praise those who deserve it. I don't want to be one of those people. I feel great about sending it! Thanks again!