Mindful Pathways Counselling Services Ltd.

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

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

3) 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.

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

5) 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.

6) Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation? Yes.

7) Do you and your colleagues ask clients about pronouns and use them appropriately? Yes.

8) 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.

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