In Good Company Counselling

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

—Yes

Any client documentation includes a space to state pronouns and gender identity

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

—Yes

Any client documentation includes a space for preferred name

Do you and your colleagues have experience providing services that support clients with navigating gender dysphoria*?

*TransCareBC describes gender dysphoria as a term "intended to describe the distress some trans people experience with relation to their gender identity, particularly if they would like to transition but have not yet done so".

—Yes

Our team has completed TransCareBC's training for clinicians and services providers and supports the trans community at any stage of their journey/transition.

Please tell us how equipped you feel to support a client in determining if/when their mental health symptoms are related to their gender-related experiences or other factors? Please describe your response choice below.

—Very confident

Each team member has undergone additional training and maintains a cliented centred approach when identifying distress within a client.

Do you/your colleagues understand the difference between gender dysphoria and mental health conditions/symptoms that are unrelated to gender dysphoria or distress?

—Yes

Each team member has undergone additional training and maintains a cliented centred approach when identifying distress within a client.

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.

—Yes

This is an area of specialty for several members of our team who identify as folks living with a chronic illness and/or cancer survivorship.

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

—Yes

Each team member engages in ongoing education and training to better serve the two spirit, indigenous, and trans indigenous folx within our community.

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

—Yes

Yes, 4/5 members of our team self-identity as LGBTQ2IA+ and all are steadfastly committed to anti-oppressive practices.

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

—Yes

This a daily practice in our work as many clients seek IGC out for this reason.

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

—Yes

Our practice maintains an extensive community resource list of vetted resources to aid individuals in gaining greater access to healing practices that fit their identity and needs.

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

—Yes

This is a standard practice and apart of every session.

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

—Yes

Yes, we continue to educate ourselves on anti-oppressive practices and language in support of our trans siblings.

Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?

—Yes

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

—Yes

This is a part of our values framework, as required by our contract.

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

- We currently meet once monthly to discuss approaches to decolonizing our work including questioning the practices and approaches that are used in our work with clients with a focus on anti-oppression and decolonization. Our team engages with the work of Vikki Reynolds, Reflecting on Justice, and other organizations that actively question systems and practices relevant to our field.

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

—Yes

This is a part of our values framework, as included in our contract.