Disclosure Decision Planner
Decide if, when and how to share your identity with someone.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Approach / concern
- 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Technique
- 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- November 2026
Key facts
What is Disclosure Decision Planner?
Decide if, when and how to share your identity with someone. You decide who knows what, and when. Your safety comes first, and it is okay to wait.
When to use it
- Clients affected by stigma or discrimination
- Questions about disclosure, safety and support
- Clinicians reviewing how affirming their practice is
How to use it in session
- Explain the purpose and check that the client wants to do this.
- Why I want them to know.
- Best and worst realistic outcomes.
- Safety: housing, money, school, work or physical safety to consider.
- What I would say.
- Who will support me afterwards.
- Agree one small next step.
Clinician tips
- Follow the client’s language for identity and relationships.
- Safety comes first: never pressure disclosure.
- Seek community-led training and consultation.
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
