By actively demonstrating that you are an affirming provider, you could be opening the door to vital discussions about your client’s identities, strengths, hardships, family life, stressors, and other important areas of life. To treat each person with dignity and the best care possible, we must make space for them to be their authentic selves, to be vulnerable, and to be able to seek support without the fear of discrimination. Download this helpful guide for some tips to ensure that you are an affirming behavioral health provider > How-to-Signal-to-LGBTQ-People_Affirming_Provider

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