[RainbowSadness]

Is anyone here getting their therapist a Christmas gift? If so, what are you getting them (if you're comfortable sharing). I think I'm going to give mine a Amazon Dot. I wasn't originally going to get them a gift but a problem occurred when buying Christmas gifts off Amazon and we ended up with about 7 Amazon Dots. I figured it'd be a nice and easy way to say "Thank you for being there for me". I just hope they don't already have one, I know they've been selling like crazy this season.

My therapist and i love getting each other gifts for our birthdays and for Christmas. Just the other week we exchanged several presents with each other and it was a lot of fun.

[InnerPeace111]

No, I will not give my therapist a gift. I will, though, wish her a Merry Christmas and thank her for everything.

[Lonelyinmyheart]

Yes I have. I don't want to say what but it was only a small gift which she was fine about (I did check beforehand). All the ts I've seen have been fine with a small gift but I think would question receiving something overly expensive or suggestive.

[LilyMop]

I hadn’t even considered giving my therapist a gift. I think something thoughtful that could sit on their desk or book shelf would be appropriate. I always liked those small willow tree carved sculptures.

[zoiecat]

No I have not considered it but I know he will not accept anything from me. He wouldn't even accept a cheap disposable pen from me when his pen kept running out of ink during the session. He said thank you for the offer but it is not appropriate for him to accept anything from clients.

[elisewin]

Yes I always did, things that had meaning for us and our work. I also got some things from her.

[Lemoncake]

This year I sent R:

A small (400g) box of Scottish shortbread and a little people big dreams,women in science box set. I know he has a young daughter.

He thanked me twice and said it was very thoughtful.

[susannahsays]

No. She doesn't deserve a gift.

[JaneTennison1]

No, I have never got any of my Ts a gift, I would obsess too har over what to give.

[RosyC]

No thankfully, the pressure would be immense!

[ScarletPimpernel]

No. I mich prefer spontaneous gifting. And she doesn't give Christmas gifts to her clients. However, she is giving me something from her office for me to take care of during her 10 day break.

[sophiebunny]

I'm a writer. I write letters. I have very nice stationary. I take a lot of time finding just the right way to express my gratitude for her (or his) hard work. I often bring up a couple of examples of how she (or he in my psychiatrist) really helped me or went above and beyond on my behalf. One time my letter made her tear up and she said, "this is the best Hanukkah gift you could have given me." Everyone likes to feel appreciated. My suggestion, try a nice appreciation letter. It's way more personalized than a gift card and it's free (except the stationary).

[smmath]

I usually give my therapists Christmas gifts. I gave my current guy a pen and notebook engraved with his name and a fancy cookie. I will also give him a card showing a donation was made in his name. In the past I have given therapists a manicure certificate, mugs, notebooks, things relating to their faith, and silly putty.

[Rustyfinger]

Hi. I was thinking of just giving her a xmas card with some words of appreciation. Now, I'm thinking of giving her a handkerchief. She ties a pretty knot on her hair, sometimes with a ribbon, sometimes with a kind of handkerchief. Would be too much if give her something like that, to tie her hair

[HALLIEBETH87]

My psyd doesn’t accept gifts.

[scapegoat0001]

Yes, getting him a Newton's Cradle for his desk and also adding to his fidgit toy collection. i have never given him anything in the last 9 years but i am moving out of state next month so I guess i am getting him something to remind him of me? Or is that wrong?

[velcro003]

scapegoat: I don’t think it’s wrong, and a sweet idea as working w him for 9 years is a long time! Do you know if he accepts gifts?

[weaverbeaver]

I got my t chocolates

[scapegoat0001]

Velcro003: i have no idea if he will accept my gift but the only way to know is to try. i have a feeling he won’t reject it as i dont think he’s the type of person that would insult me by not accepting it. i just know i want him to have it as we have talked about that specific item in the past-

[SlumberKitty]

Originally Posted by scapegoat0001

Yes, getting him a Newton's Cradle for his desk and also adding to his fidgit toy collection. i have never given him anything in the last 9 years but i am moving out of state next month so I guess i am getting him something to remind him of me? Or is that wrong?

I think it's nice. I got former T an exact copy of the little stuffed animal that I used to take to our sessions together when I had to stop seeing her after 10 years....she got sick with MS. I mailed it to her. She accepted it.

[stopdog]

No - I paid the woman to sit there and that was more than she deserved. I never had an urge to give her a present for any holiday. And the woman did not celebrate xmas anyway.

[seeker33]

I sent her a few small things - a chocolate and in our sessions, she mentioned a particular kind of cosmetics that she likes. So i got her a lip balm, bath salt and argan oil. She has an interest in flowers, so a pack of flower seeds too. She thanked me and i think she liked those.

[feileacan]

I have never given my T any gift for Christmas. I don't even wish him Merry Christmas and this year I knew when to expect that he wants to wish me and I stopped him from doing it. I don't see those kinds of gestures as appropriate in our relationship.

[Mountaindewed]

I’ve gotten therapists presents in the past even when it wasn’t Christmas. I even got one an Easter present. My current therapist seems different for some reason. I don’t want her to feel like I’m messing with her. I like her but for some reason I think she’ll think me getting her something would be awkward. It’s just not how things are done between us. Not how are sessions are like.