Do you think your T will think of you at this time?

I'm sure mine does. I've had some pretty rough sessions very recently, and have had some pretty life-changing circumstances come into my life, and we have pretty regular contact, either by text or Email. I know she thinks about me, she's told me so, and proved it. I'm very thankful for her. And like so many of us, this particular time of year is more difficult anyway, even without the changes that have occurred in my life. My T has always made herself very available at any time, whether she's on the other side of the world, or off getting married (as were two cases this year), so I know for a fact that she doesn't just "shut off" when she closes that office door. She's always on. In some ways, I feel a bit guilty....but it's also such a good feeling to know she really does care.

I sure hope so

I hope so. I sent mine an email on the 23rd wishing him a merry Christmas and thanking him. He replied thanking me and wishing me a merry Christmas. I told him in my email he means a lot to me. He has helped me through some pretty rough times. I am certain that he means much more to me than I do to him, but he has such a kind heart I bet he does think about all of his clients and their welfare during his time off.

I know mine did and I am grateful for that. Grateful beyond explanation.

My T texted me on Christmas Eve, out of the blue, just to wish me a merry Xmas and let me know she was thinking about me. I really had not expected her to do that, but I appreciated it. She also texted me 2 days before that to tell me she had come across something that made her think of me (and she wanted to recommend it-- something unrelated to therapy). My T doesn't usually text me first, so it's been a bit of a surprise this week, but a nice surprise. It definitely made me feel cared about.

Well, I am her only client so she might think of me, but I don't really want or need that. It makes me uncomfortable really because I want her to not worry about me and to have a relaxing and fun holiday.

While I think it would be a bad sign if a therapist had a client always on their mind, It's hard for me to imagine that we never pop up in their mind. For myself, (I'm a healthcare provider), some patients make a big impression on me for a variety of reasons. It usually has nothing to do with their illness. And they will pop into my mind from time to time.. Something will remind me of them.

And Stop.... Even though it may not seem reasonable, it would surprise me if you never popped into the mind of your therapists outside of session

I doubt my T dwells on clients while outside the office. She is petty big on skills and boundaries and I doubt doing so would fit in with her definition of good self care.

But I can see it would nice to think our Ts care about us ..... I think it's a lot like getting my weekly email from Pinterest... I've subscribed so Pinterest thinks of me and suggests pins weekly. I schedule sessions so weekly my T thinks of me.

No. She seems like the kind of person that would be too preoccupied with family get togethers. Shes probably having too good of a time right now to think about anything else.

I do think that my t will think of me at some point. I know he will wonder if I'm ok as he know's it's a triggering time of year for me. He will probably wonder if I may text. (I won't though, no matter how much I want too, unless it's an absolute emergency)

I think there is a good chance I may pop into her mind. I do believe that she loves her clients.

I'm sure my T is actively focused on spending the holiday with her family, just like I am, but I know for sure that she is thinking of me. She sent me a text this morning out of the blue with a picture that she thought I'd get a kick out of and a wish for a happy holiday.

I am pretty sure she will have at least passing thoughts about some of her clients. She has told me many times she is not a huge fan of Christmas because of the expectations, commercialization, etc. She also frequently mentions hating how painful it can be for many people especially some of her clients. I don't her day will be consumed with thinking about us but maybe in those quiet moments.

Maybe, a little bit. But I guess it might be mainly because of last painful session. I'd like to think she doesn't think about me only with sadness, though, but also some serenity. If she does.

I'm with you & TWO. Definitely don't want thoughts of me to darken my T's holiday time.

This did amuse me.

Mine said she would be, so maybe she will. It's very sweet but I'm not keen on the idea to be honest, so I prefer to think that I won't cross her mind. Thinking of me, the thick-as-pigmuck saddo client who never improves? Jesus. No, I hope not!

No, I seriously doubt it. He has a large family and full life. I can't imagine that I would pop into his mind on a day like today.

T sent us an email on christmas which was really nice.

I also wonder if T is thinking of me, particularly as I was having a rough time towards the end of the year and we were discussing how I could handle the break.

I also suspect they may have a hard time going to sleep at night for trying to figure out how to get you to like them

I think it is highly likely. My father passed away a few days ago and T is out of network with my new insurance carrier. T also made themself available if needed over the break to me.

I think it is so lovely those that heard from their therapists!

Honestly, though,......it also makes me feel envious.

He has said in the past that he thinks about his clients from time to time out of the office, but I imagine these holidays he'll be far too busy to bother. Wish he were able to send an email or something........

My t is working most days during this period (she'll take her break early next year). Because of that, I am sure that on the public holidays (Christmas, New Year etc.) she will be entirely focused on friends and family. Working through the holiday period, she and they deserve their time together.

Shocker here. My T actually emailed me tonight to say Merry Christmas to me and the family. Said he was thinking about us and wanted to wish us well. Very sweet of him, particularly since email is NOT something we do.