JACQUI FOX, RMFT

I will not pathologize and label you.

I will strive to learn who are as an entire being.

I will offer you unconditional positive regard.

I won’t assume I’m assumption-free. I will continue unpacking my internalized bias, judgment, racism, colonialism, ableism, binary & heteronormative thinking.

I will use your language, honour your unique lived experience, and invite your insight.

I will recognize that just because I’m a therapist inquiring, does not mean I am entitled to an answer.

I will honour your choice in what you share, how much to share, when to share or if you wish to share now, later, or never.

I will abide by my professional code of ethics.

You need not caretake me. I will attend my own therapy, continue developing my own internal resourcing and accessing my own support network. I will continue to learn and consult for best practices.

I will share my hunches aloud, gently challenge you, and genuinely compliment you. I will follow up to

process how/if you receive this.

I will be honest and share my curiosity when I hear, what I perceive to be, an incongruency.

I will use my personal brand of humour in the spirit of levity, relief, and reframe.

I will think of you outside of session. I will resist my urge to send you memes to respect the boundaries of our professional work. I ask the same of you -but bring them to session! 🙂

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Dear client, please expect that I may break etiquette and interrupt you when you glaze over what may be an important piece.

I will strive to balance accountability & compassion, business & humanity.

I will root for you and celebrate your successes. I will sit in the muck with you.

I will not endeavour to “fix” or make you feel better, but rather, support you feel what you need to feel.

I will error. I may let you down. I will do my best to repair and own it. I ask that you trust in my intent, and in our relationship enough to bring this to my attention to process together.

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Dear Client, I will care. I will wholeheartedly care.