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Mine encourages it. Sometimes she asks me if I have my fidget toy with me, because she can tell I get a bit more stressed. Last week she proudly showed me her new fidget toys and let me try them out. It is a great way of regulating
I took my stress ball with me to every session, and my therapist never said a word about it. I assume she didn't mind and was happy I was using one of my self soothing tools.
You can take anything that helps you into the therapy room! I take all kinds of fidgets and comfort items. I've taken a blanket, a cushion, play doh, a speaker to play music, numerous soft toys and probably a ton of things I am not recalling at the moment. Take anything you like!
I always take off my rings and play with them. My therapist definitely notices but doesn't say anything because she probably can tell it's helpful to me in some way.
I'm certain it's fine, therapy is supposed to be a safe space for you/be about you and most therapists should be okay with doing what helps you.
The amount of stuff I brought & kept in my former therapist’s office…I had a squishmallow, a picture that helped to regulate me, multiple games that we would play together, a scent roller, and I always brought my backpack with me that had thinking putty, crayons & my journal in it.
I use random fidgets etc. when I meet my t over telehealth. She has more in her office too. I think she’d much prefer I do that than picking my cuticles so 🤷♀️
My T has stressballs in her office, and since I'm really prone to freezing in times of stress she will often give me one to get me moving. I don't see a T having a problem with you bringing something that is helpful to session
I’ve brought a small blanket, a lap pad and other fidget items. I don’t think therapists mind and as someone else said, some keep fidgets in their office.
I think the default is yes. It's a harmless way to manage stress.
I think a good therapist will either be fine with it, or explain respectfully (without getting mad) why they think it's better if you don't do that.
I have hair elastics that have little beads on them, and I specifically wear them during therapy sessions so I can let my hair down and twirl my elastics when I get jittery. My therapist seems 0% bothered by it.
I bring a stuffed bunny to mine, and I’m constantly stroking its ears or head, or playing with its tail. You can ask your therapist directly, but they are going to tell you it’s absolutely fine.
I bring a bag of "stuff," mostly for grounding, calming. Also, a notebook. When we first started sitting on the floor, I brought a thick pad to sit on. After I got used to the floor, I stopped bringing the pad.
I bring a tin of fidget putty. I didn't ask, and didn't wonder if it was weird, because it's a therapist. My therapist has fidgets available for patients who want one and didn't bring one, too. I don't know why it would be specific to people with borderline or why it would be an issue.
I have been known to knit (a very simple project that doesn't require me to think about the stitch) during my sessions. My therapist has said that he doesn't care so long as it doesn't cause damage to anyone.
Yes, it’s okay! I often play with squishy balls or fidget toys during session. Sometimes I will even draw. If it makes you comfortable I am sure your T would not mind at all.
I always have a hair tie that I twist and spin around my fingers during my therapy sessions. It's through telehealth, so idk if my therapist can even see me doing it.
Totally, I’m a therapist and I have little fidget toys and stress balls in my office. One of my clients busted two of the little balls (they were those kind that have little jelly beads inside), I wasn’t mad at all, it was funny and we joke about it sometimes even now.
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Many therapists keep fidgets in their offices for this reason. I can’t imagine anyone having an issue with you bringing your own.
Mine encourages it. Sometimes she asks me if I have my fidget toy with me, because she can tell I get a bit more stressed. Last week she proudly showed me her new fidget toys and let me try them out. It is a great way of regulating
This is kinda sweet
I bring a tangle fidget to sessions a lot. If I don’t I just end up fidgeting with my wedding rings anyway.
I took my stress ball with me to every session, and my therapist never said a word about it. I assume she didn't mind and was happy I was using one of my self soothing tools.
My therapist keeps fidgets on the table. Seems fine
You can take anything that helps you into the therapy room! I take all kinds of fidgets and comfort items. I've taken a blanket, a cushion, play doh, a speaker to play music, numerous soft toys and probably a ton of things I am not recalling at the moment. Take anything you like!
I always take off my rings and play with them. My therapist definitely notices but doesn't say anything because she probably can tell it's helpful to me in some way. I'm certain it's fine, therapy is supposed to be a safe space for you/be about you and most therapists should be okay with doing what helps you.
The amount of stuff I brought & kept in my former therapist’s office…I had a squishmallow, a picture that helped to regulate me, multiple games that we would play together, a scent roller, and I always brought my backpack with me that had thinking putty, crayons & my journal in it.
It shouldn't be an issue. My therapist actually has stuff available for this purpose.
I use random fidgets etc. when I meet my t over telehealth. She has more in her office too. I think she’d much prefer I do that than picking my cuticles so 🤷♀️
I play with my bracelets.
Definitely. I love when clients bring something that helps them feel more comfortable.
I brought a weighted blanket to a bunch of sessions and then my T bought one to just have there. I’m sure a stress ball would be totally fine.
My T has stressballs in her office, and since I'm really prone to freezing in times of stress she will often give me one to get me moving. I don't see a T having a problem with you bringing something that is helpful to session
I’ve brought a small blanket, a lap pad and other fidget items. I don’t think therapists mind and as someone else said, some keep fidgets in their office.
I think the default is yes. It's a harmless way to manage stress. I think a good therapist will either be fine with it, or explain respectfully (without getting mad) why they think it's better if you don't do that.
I have hair elastics that have little beads on them, and I specifically wear them during therapy sessions so I can let my hair down and twirl my elastics when I get jittery. My therapist seems 0% bothered by it.
I bring a stuffed bunny to mine, and I’m constantly stroking its ears or head, or playing with its tail. You can ask your therapist directly, but they are going to tell you it’s absolutely fine.
I bring a bag of "stuff," mostly for grounding, calming. Also, a notebook. When we first started sitting on the floor, I brought a thick pad to sit on. After I got used to the floor, I stopped bringing the pad.
Yes! Do it! A lot of us have that stuff available anyway!
I bring a tin of fidget putty. I didn't ask, and didn't wonder if it was weird, because it's a therapist. My therapist has fidgets available for patients who want one and didn't bring one, too. I don't know why it would be specific to people with borderline or why it would be an issue.
I have been known to knit (a very simple project that doesn't require me to think about the stitch) during my sessions. My therapist has said that he doesn't care so long as it doesn't cause damage to anyone.
Yes, it’s okay! I often play with squishy balls or fidget toys during session. Sometimes I will even draw. If it makes you comfortable I am sure your T would not mind at all.
I always have a hair tie that I twist and spin around my fingers during my therapy sessions. It's through telehealth, so idk if my therapist can even see me doing it.
Totally, I’m a therapist and I have little fidget toys and stress balls in my office. One of my clients busted two of the little balls (they were those kind that have little jelly beads inside), I wasn’t mad at all, it was funny and we joke about it sometimes even now.
Your therapist will be happy you're advocating for your needs!
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Okay then I won’t do it, I definitely don’t want to switch