Evergreen Counselling with Zoey Green, RCC

Do you collect and use preferred names (rather than legal names) for all communications?

—Yes

Are the forms used in your practice inclusive of various sexual orientations and gender identities (e.g., opportunities to fill in pronouns, etc.)?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for trans individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for Two-Spirit individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Do you offer Indigenous 2S/LGBTQ+ specific resources, for example Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers?

—No

I do not offer this directly through my practice, but can help folks identify relevant community connections and resources.

Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation?

—Yes

Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for LGBQ individuals accessing your services?

—Yes

Do you and your colleagues ask clients about pronouns and use them appropriately?

—Yes

Do you and your colleagues have experience working with people who identify as living with a disability or chronic illness? Please tell us more about your experience and any training you have received. (For example, do you have experience working with people with diverse physical or cognitive abilities, or those who are living with specific chronic illness(es)?)

—Yes, to some extent

I have experience working with folks who identify as living with a variety of disabilities, chronic pain, and chronic illness, but do not have specialized training in these areas.

Can you and your colleagues distinguish gender/identity dysphoria/distress from mental health conditions?

—Yes

Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?

—Not applicable (please explain why this is not applicable)

Only offering video/telephone services.

Are there clear anti-discrimination policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in your organization or practice?

—Yes

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in decolonizing their practices and/or organization? If yes, please type below what actions you and/or your organization are taking.

—Yes

My work is grounded in principles of anti-oppression, intersectionality, harm reduction, and health equity. I engage in ongoing learning that supports decolonizing my practice through invited conversation with folks who have endured the impacts of colonization, consultation with colleagues committed to decolonizing their practice, and engagement in relevant community offerings and professional trainings.

Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in anti-racist practices, policies, and systems in their care model?

—Yes

Acknowledging that we live in structures that continue to be deeply informed by colonialism, White supremacy, and other oppressive frameworks, I strive to offer holistic, culturally relevant care.