Across Canada and beyond, therapists and counsellors are asking: What does reconciliation mean in my practice? How do I decolonize my approach to therapy?

Before You Sit Down was created to answer those questions in a real, practical way.

• It helps you recognize how colonization and systemic racism show up in the therapy room.

• It offers tools and reflections for building accountable relationships with Indigenous clients.

• It invites you to shift from cultural “competence” toward a practice of cultural humility linked to a commitment to reconciliation and decolonization.

This is not about quick fixes or checklists. It’s about ongoing, heart-led change in how we show up as helpers.

 

"The reflective assignment is a standout feature, serving as a unifying element that runs throughout the learning experience."-Positive review