Naturally, many of their suggestions center around self-care rituals
Photo: HBO Therapists spend so much time taking care of others that it can be hard to remember to take care of themselves. We know that because that’s what therapists told us: “Having a job where you are required to solely focus on others can take a toll,” says therapist Mary Borys. “Therapists are notoriously poor at self-care,” adds Dr. Alexis Tomarken. Which is where your gift comes in.
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The Sill Peperomia Obtusfolia Three of the therapists we spoke to — psychotherapist Matt Lundquist, Borys, and McCaslin — mentioned they would love to get small, easy-to-care-for plants. “This is a great gift for a therapist because they can choose to use this in their office or enjoy for themselves at home,” says Borys. McCaslin would love to get an “unkillable” plant because “there is nothing worse than walking into a therapist’s office and seeing dead or dying plants.
$22 at Glossier Buy Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer According to Tomarken, therapists’ “long hours in a sustained state of attention” necessitate a steady stream of caffeine. Anything coffee-related would be a great, she says, but she recently saw this electric coffee warmer and would love to receive it as a gift to keep her mug hot throughout sessions with clients.
$14 at Amazon Buy $14 at Amazon Buy Passion Planner 2020 Dated Brilliant Blush Because a therapist’s day is made up of appointments, several of the experts we spoke to mentioned that having a good planner is key in staying organized and keeping track of everything from patient notes to billing.
$195 at Dagne Dover Buy Yedi Houseware Total Package 9-in-1 Instant Programmable Pressure Cooker Therapists often work late into the evenings, so “cooking is the last thing they want to do when they get home,” says Borys. This nine-in-one pressure cooker can take some of that stress off and is versatile enough to do everything from slow cook soup to make yogurt.
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