[divine1966]

My t travels overseas a lot. She went to some exotic lands this time and brought me a gift, souvenir, very very nice. I was grateful but very shocked as I don't know how common it is. She is a very good T. Very professional. We aren't friends or nothing like that. All we ever talk about are my issues and she teaches me strategies etc

I am just perplexed a bit? Is this normal or out of ordinary?

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Sounds like she saw something that reminded of you and picked it up for you. I don't think it is out of the ordinary particularly, nor do I think it has any deep meaning other than she happened to to think of you when she saw the item and decided you'd like it.

[divine1966]

Thanks. Oh I don't think she had any secret agenda lol I just never heard of Ts doing that. It is something she know I would love and I did! It just seemed unusual to me

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[musinglizzy]

I didn't think T's typically gave gifts.

[AllHeart]

From what I know, the only gifts given are ones that are symbolic and/or meaningful in some way.

I have received a couple of symbolic gifts from my T. Of course, I treasure them all dearly!!

My t loves giving gifts. She sends me boxes in the mail for surprises once in a while.

[musinglizzy]

I've been given a couple things from my T....related to therapy I guess... rubber squeeze ball and one of those things you just play with (like a spiral). I usually bring the spiral thing to therapy WITH me every session. Today I forgot, and used a Kleenex to keep my hands busy. Otherwise I'm twirling dreadlocks in my hair.

[CrimsonBlues]

I think it really depends on the therapist.

[ThisWayOut]

I've gotten small things from T's before. They were either transitional objects over a break, or things they thought would mean something to me... It totally depends on the T, and also the client.
If you are made uncomfortable by it, would asking T about hte motivations be helpful?

[divine1966]

Originally Posted by ThisWayOut

I've gotten small things from T's before. They were either transitional objects over a break, or things they thought would mean something to me... It totally depends on the T, and also the client.
If you are made uncomfortable by it, would asking T about hte motivations be helpful?

Oh I was comfortable with it. And she said the motivation was simple she saw an item that she knew I would like. We both travel a lot so bringing souvenirs to people is normal. I just never been in such situation , it is all good

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[researcher_gal]

I am curious to know what she actually got? how she presented it to you, and what it brought up for you... i have never gotten a gift from my t, if she did i would be wondering what it meant... what it feels like that she thought of me when we were 'apart' - deciding to give something to me... it's imbued with rich meaning... as much as when a client gives a t a gift...

[lunatic soul]

My group T gave me a gift today, I said I can' accept it, I felt uncomfortable but T said- I just wanted to share my love.

[RTerroni]

If my Therapist gave me a gift, it wouldn't bother me at all.

[junkDNA]

ive gotten gifts from t and ive given gifts to t. it doesnt happen a lot tho

[divine1966]

Originally Posted by researcher_gal

I am curious to know what she actually got? how she presented it to you, and what it brought up for you... i have never gotten a gift from my t, if she did i would be wondering what it meant... what it feels like that she thought of me when we were 'apart' - deciding to give something to me... it's imbued with rich meaning... as much as when a client gives a t a gift...

It was a scarf or rather a shawl (typical type for that country she travelled to plus it was a color scheme I often wear) I wear scarves all the time and so does she. She presented it by saying she got something for me in her travels. It was a friendly gesture. I buy people souvenirs quite often. I just didn't know if it is normal.

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