{"id":1527,"date":"2024-05-01T22:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tgrc1.bcmultistaging.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=research&#038;p=1527"},"modified":"2025-12-08T23:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T23:46:14","slug":"can-meeting-with-a-genetic-counsellor-help-me","status":"publish","type":"research","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/research\/can-meeting-with-a-genetic-counsellor-help-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Meeting with a Genetic Counsellor Help Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-3\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0\">\n\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs align fndry-pb--2 wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background \" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to TGRC.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">TGRC<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News &amp; Events.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/news-events\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News &amp; Events<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"fndry-post-title\">Can Meeting with a Genetic Counsellor Help Me?<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-bannerIntro20\">We are focused on research to improve equitable access to genetic counselling in Canada.<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0 fndry-mt--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-1576\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-genetic-counselling-questionnaire.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pl--0 fndry-pt--0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-genetic-counselling-questionnaire.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-genetic-counselling-questionnaire-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-genetic-counselling-questionnaire-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pt--5 fndry-pb--3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\" id=\"intro-left-list-right\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--10 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pb--1\">\n\t<h3 class=\"fndry-heading\">Genetic Counselling Questionnaire<\/h3><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pl--1 fndry-pr--sm-1 fndry-pl--sm-1 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Learning that you or a family member has a genetic condition can cause stress, worry or leave you with unanswered questions. A genetic counsellor, with their specialized training in genetics and counselling, can help you as you work through the information, conversations, and decisions that may result from learning a condition runs in your family.<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--4 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pl--md-2 fndry-pr--md-2\">\n\t<h5 class=\"fndry-heading\">resources<\/h5><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-list--custom fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\" style=\"--fndry-list-marker-color:var(--fndry-color-primary)\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tFill out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nsgc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3xefjx91UIHcm5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">questionnaire<\/a>&nbsp;to find out if meeting with a genetic counsellor could help you.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tFind a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagc-accg.ca\/?page=225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">genetics clinic in Canada<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tFind a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org\/?reload=timezone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">genetic counsellor in the USA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--8 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pl--7 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pl--md-2 fndry-pr--md-2 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">If you have any of the following questions, a genetic counsellor may be able to help you and your family:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-list--custom fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\" style=\"--fndry-list-marker-color:var(--fndry-color-primary)\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tDo you have questions about a genetic condition that runs in your family?<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tAre you worried about a genetic health condition and haven&#8217;t had all of your questions answered?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tAre you considering genetic testing, but aren&#8217;t sure what to do?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tDo you have difficulty talking about a genetic condition with your family members?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tAre you concerned or confused about how a genetic condition in you or your family members could impact your future children?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"fndry-list-item__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"far fa-dash\"><\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\tHave you been told you may have a genetic condition, and aren&#8217;t sure what questions to ask?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">If you think you may benefit from additional support, click on the button below to use our tool to answer a few questions and learn whether a genetic counsellor could help you and your family.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/nsgc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3xefjx91UIHcm5E\" rel=\"\" target=\"blank\" id=\"fndry-block-6792c58f4ec3f\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-primaryButton\">Genetic Counselling Questionnaire<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/nsgc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3xefjx91UIHcm5E\" rel=\"\" target=\"blank\" id=\"fndry-block-66e321d587ea1\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-pb--5\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" id=\"primary-callout\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">Get Involved<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-intro18\">Attend a workshop, join our team, or participate in a research study. Learn more about how to get involved with the Translational Genetics Research Collaborative.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/get-involved\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64b56d9d1ec9f\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-secondaryButtonWArrow\">get involved<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-d--md-none\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-1567\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-get-involved.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-get-involved.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-get-involved-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/files\/2025\/02\/TGRC-get-involved-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are focused on research to improve equitable access to genetic counselling in Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1528,"template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"fndry_alternate_title":""},"class_list":["post-1527","research","type-research","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/research\/1527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/research"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/research"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}