Handmade Gifts and Cards
I have always liked making Christmas gifts. Not only that, I have made my own Christmas cards to send to family and friends almost every year for over the past 40 years! When I worked as a mental health educator, I would use my handmade cards to give to staff at Christmas. Then, I came up with a way to give them a gift of mental health.
The Gift of Giving Mental Health
One Christmas, instead of a handmade card, I gave everyone a “permission slip.” The slip entitles its recipient the opportunity to give themselves “permission” to do something they should do for their mental health but don’t, like taking a mental health day, or getting a massage or pedicure, etc. Or as a supervisor, teacher, parent, etc., you can fill in a “permission” you know your staff, family member or students need! The possibilities are endless.
Staff Will Thank You
And the result? Staff loved it! I never received so many “thanks” from staff as I did when I gave them their Christmas permission slip!
A Gift for You!
Now you too can give one of the best Christmas gifts to help the people in your life build their mental, social, and emotional health. And it’s free! Click below and write “gift” in the Comments and I will send you a pdf of four printable and colorful Christmas permission slips. Your staff, friends and family will thank you for it!