3 Free Therapist Appreciation Ideas

As the end of the year approaches, I occasional get emails from parents if we offer gift certificates for therapists.  Unfortunately, we do not but it brings me to today’s topic – end of year gifts.  Therapists never expect a gift from any student or parent.  But if you are looking for ideas here are a few suggestions that don’t cost a dime:

1.  Make a handmade gift.  Something simple would be most appreciated, perhaps it is a painted hand print, a poem or a picture.  A therapist, especially an OT, would be so proud to get a hand made gift from a student.  And, I mean truly hand made from start to finish by the student.  You would truly give that therapist a gift a pride and satisfaction in that student’s accomplishments.

2.  Leftover Supplies from your house.  Sounds silly I know but maybe you have some loose stickers, highlighters, colored tape or other fun items that could be used during a therapy session.  Therapists usually pay for all of that stuff out of their own pocket.

3.  Write a thank you note.  I once received a handwritten thank you note from a parent a few months after I was done working with their child.  The mother was very grateful for the physical therapy I provided her son and the progress that he made.  I have NEVER forgotten that note.  It really meant so much to me.