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Counselling Sexual and Gender Minorities - alis
Explore these articles to discover important context, effective practices, and ways to collaborate with employers when providing career counselling to LGBTQ2S+ people from sexual and gender minorities.
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Important Context for Counselling Sexual and Gender Minorities

Learn about terminology, history, legislation, and challenges relevant to clients in the LGBTQ2S+ community.
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Job-Smart Strategies for LGBTQ2S+ Youth

As a gender or sexual minority, finding a great job where you feel you’ll succeed can be easier with these tips in mind.
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Resources for LGBTQ2S+ People

As a sexual or gender minority, you may face unique challenges in your work search. These resources offer helpful strategies that you can use to find a job—and a work environment—where you can thrive.

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Effective Practices for Counselling Sexual and Gender Minorities

Support your LGBTQ2S+ clients with strategies and approaches that are welcoming, ethical, respectful, and practical.
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Employment Counselling for Sexual and Gender Minorities

Explore approaches to specific employment concerns for LGBTQ2S+ clients, such as employer research, disclosure, discrimination, and gender transition.
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Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Sexual and Gender Minorities

As an employment counsellor, you can work with employers to create a more inclusive workplace for your LGBTQ2S+ clients. Help organizations understand their legal obligations, educate and engage their workforce, and create effective diversity and anti-discrimination policies.