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Posted by Bailey777 on December 31, 2005, at 17:00:46
I've been a lurker here for awhile and I find it very helpful when reading people's conversations with regard to therapy, so thanks in advance. I'm wondering what people think of giving a gift for the holidays to your therapist. I've been with mine for 2 years and I feel like it would be a nice thing to do, but I don't want to go over boundaries... I give my hairstylist champagne every year just for my hair... I figured that my therapist deserves more considering she keeps my head together, not just my hair. Anyway, thanks.
Posted by tryingtobewise on January 1, 2006, at 1:59:23
In reply to Giving a gift to yout Therapist, posted by Bailey777 on December 31, 2005, at 17:00:46
Hi! I lurk too but thought I'd be brave & post for the 3rd time in a week. The T I work for loves gifts, is touched when people think of him, and has no problem receiving them. I strongly suspect the one I personally work with (as a patient) would not want a gift though so I stick with cards for her.
So in my limited experience, it seems the bottom line is that it is very individual. If you want to give a gift you may want to avoid anything too expensive or of a personal nature (i.e. clothes).
Good Luck & Happy New Year!
Kim
> I've been a lurker here for awhile and I find it very helpful when reading people's conversations with regard to therapy, so thanks in advance. I'm wondering what people think of giving a gift for the holidays to your therapist. I've been with mine for 2 years and I feel like it would be a nice thing to do, but I don't want to go over boundaries... I give my hairstylist champagne every year just for my hair... I figured that my therapist deserves more considering she keeps my head together, not just my hair. Anyway, thanks.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 1, 2006, at 7:13:41
In reply to Re: Giving a gift to yout Therapist » Bailey777, posted by tryingtobewise on January 1, 2006, at 1:59:23
Good advice, tryingtobewise. You've got a great perspective, working for a T and having therapy.
What I would add is that gifts to T's are "supposed to be" nominal in price if the T is going to accept it. But it does not have to be nominal in meaning. Those are the gifts that are the most special...the things that hold a great deal of meaning or are otherwise symbolic of the unique relationship between you. And just about anything can fill that role if it means something to you.
Welcome Baily, btw!!
gg
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