As a therapist, I’m constantly looking for simple yet powerful tools to support emotional healing, connection, and expression. Greeting cards—yes, the humble greeting card—have become one of my favorite therapeutic aids, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Whether it’s celebrating a client’s progress, offering validation after a tough session, or encouraging reflection between appointments, a thoughtfully chosen card can speak volumes. Cards have a way of saying "I see you, I hear you, and you matter"—sometimes even better than words in session can.
I’ve also encouraged clients to use cards as a form of self-expression—writing to their younger selves, to someone they’re struggling to forgive, or even to future versions of themselves. The physical act of writing in a card makes it feel intentional and real.
Greeting cards allow us to reconnect with the human side of therapy—where vulnerability, creativity, and kindness all live. Whether humorous, heartfelt, or deeply inspirational, they create a bridge between people that is tangible and deeply meaningful.
In a world moving fast and digital, handing or sending someone a card is a powerful gesture of slowing down, being intentional, and offering care.
Highly recommended—for therapists, clients, and humans alike.
