Teen Pregnancy - Young Teen (#805)

A confused and terrified young teenager is pregnant despite a religion strongly against premarital sex and abortion. Her family doctor has referred her to a social worker/nurse to help her understand that the pregnancy isn't going to go away through prayer.

• Listening skills
• Developing trust
• Demonstrating empathy
• Balancing respect for beliefs with realistic options
• Finding collaborative solutions

Gail is two months pregnant and doesn't want her parents to know. She needs to talk about her feelings and her options.