Give the Gift of Being Heard
Some gifts say
"I thought of you."
This one says
"I hear you."
You want to help—but you’re not always sure how.
This is something you can give that truly does.
A HOLD Listening Appointment gives your loved one space to feel heard—so they can breathe, unload, and feel steadier in the middle of it all.
Buy Gift NowA Meaningful Gift For:
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A teacher
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A new parent
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A grieving friend
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A college student far from home
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A caregiver with no time for themselves
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Someone who always listens to everyone else
What Is a Professional Listening Appointment?
It’s a confidential session—by phone or Zoom—with a trained professional who offers calm, compassionate presence without judgment, advice, or pressure.
Whether they’re facing grief, stress, big decisions, or just need space to talk something through, HOLD provides relief in the moments that matter most.
Choose the Time That Fits
Gift a 15, 30, or 45-minute session—whatever feels right. Every listener is personally trained by HOLD founder Deb Porter, a former chaplain with decades of experience in emotional care.
No fixing. No pressure. Just someone who truly listens.
Even HOLD clients who start from very difficult places feel better after their call.
“This is an incredible service—the kind of thing that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it, and why you didn’t think of it yourself!”
How It Works
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You'll get a confirmation email right away.
It will include a unique gift code and the value of your gift certificate. -
You can give the gift however you’d like:
forward the email, write the code in a card, or use our printable version. -
The person you’re giving it to will go to our website, choose a time that works for them, and enter the code when booking.
That's it. Everything is confidential. The experience is theirs.
"Wow, I did not expect the sense of relief to be so immediate and tangible."
"Sometimes you just need to vent."
"Your kindness and compassion really made me feel heard and valued."
When You Give This Gift
You’re not saying “I don’t want to listen.”
You’re saying: “I care enough to make sure you’re heard—really heard.”
Worried they’ll think you’re pulling back?
You’re not.
You’re making sure they’re cared for in a way that truly helps.
Here’s how to say that—in a card, a message, or a quiet conversation.
“You deserve to be able to say anything—without holding back or worrying how it lands.”
“I love you, and I know listening isn’t always my strength. This is someone who’s trained to truly hear you.”
“Even if you don’t want to talk to me about something, I still want you to have someone you can talk to.”
“You carry a lot. I don’t want you to have to carry it alone.”
“You’re always the one people lean on. This time, someone gets to be there for you.”
“I know I can’t fix this—but I can give you a safe place to unload when you're ready.”
“You don’t have to explain or stay strong in this space. It’s just for you to breathe, release, and be.”
“You spend so much energy listening to others. This gift is about someone listening to you.”
“I see you. And I wanted you to have a space where you don’t have to hold it all in.”
This is a different kind of gift—one that creates space, not stuff.
And in hard moments, that might be the most valuable thing of all.
