[MatBell]

Just wondered if you have given a therapist a present at the end of therapy to say thank you? If so, what have you given?

I’m not about to end my therapy but I think she has done a lot for me and been there for me. She has allowed me to text her a lot when things were bad, she would call me, show concern, and offered to help with things I imagine other therapists wouldn’t have. And then I’ve been with her far longer than I thought I would.

So I really want to show my appreciation when the time comes.

[Nammu]

I gave my last T a live plant as a goodbye, thankyou.

[circlesincircles]

I gave a former therapist a card and plant when ending therapy because I moved away. I had a really good relationship with her.

[peacelizard]

I've thought about it but never done it. I think if I were skilled in anything like drawing, painting or woodworking I'd give them something I made, whether it was just something that felt right in the moment or symbolic or I made with them in mind. But since I have none of those skills, I've thought about an Edible Arrangement 'cause the fruit is good, you can share it, you can save the card and /or take a pic of it for memories without being like wtf do I do with this? Or maybe even something I might think would be useful for future patients/clients — kinda like hey, I was here before you and I'm still hanging in there

[HALLIEBETH87]

I gave him a homemade mixed cd

[annielovesbacon]

I didn't give my previous therapist a gift but I would give my current one a gift when we terminate. I'm thinking a small plant (like a succulent) and a thank you card. I read on a therapist forum somewhere that just a client expressing appreciation in a note can mean a lot to them.

[fille_folle]

I gave my previous T a book - The Emotionary - by Eden Sher. I still see her when I'm back in town, so it wasn't exactly a termination gift, but still. It's a great book.

[MatBell]

Originally Posted by annielovesbacon

I didn't give my previous therapist a gift but I would give my current one a gift when we terminate. I'm thinking a small plant (like a succulent) and a thank you card. I read on a therapist forum somewhere that just a client expressing appreciation in a note can mean a lot to them.

A card is a good idea, that is personal and means a lot I’m sure.

I gave my ex T a card.

Because I never got the chance to say "goodbye.." well....


I went back to him.

[feralkittymom]

May be a little different because he was retiring, too: I gave him a small, inscribed item that was connected to his hobby--so something he would use, but that was nice quality.

[healinginprogress]

I think it's fine to give a termination gift. I'll probably do so many, many years from now. lol But I've also given other random gifts already. Nothing extravagant, but it does show my mindset.

[chihirochild]

When I terminated with my T of 2.5 years last summer, I wrote her a piece of music. It was a short sonata for violin and piano.

I also had my best friend (who is a phenomenal visual artist) draw a depiction of T and me -- T reaching out a hand to pull me out of a cave.