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ok so im studying to be a youth counsellor and I have to read this massive book (1630 pages) and its not a small book either and i have to answer questions about how best to help the "client" that im reading about and one of the questions is "how would you convince this girl that suicide is not the answer" now you probably sitting there reading this saying ohmigod theres a million things to say, but let me fill you in on her history first...shes 15 years old and she has come to you with claims that her stepfather has been sexually molesting her, and shes told her mum, but she refuses to believe it, and to top all that off shes pregnant to her stepfather which her mother also refuses to believe, her family is very religious and because of this pregnancy has kicked her out of the family home and she is currently staying in a refuge....
Now I ask what would you say to this person to convince her that life is worth living, because as i sat there reading it I doubted my ability to be able to cope with all that at such a young age, and i think that I myself would probably contemplate suicide, so if anyone has any ideas i would love then as i am truly stumped
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Posted by deepthinker21 on 2007-10-31 05:12:26 | Rating: | Views: 183
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no it didnt suck at all, thanks for the feedback
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Posted by deepthinker21
on 2007-10-31 11:15:18
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First, since you are not educated in meds, she should be referred to a psychiritrist to see if there are safe meds for her to take during her pregnancy and recovery for the abuse. She, of course, needs to be around others who know what she is going through. There are places for teens like her to go to. You must find someone to referr her or find out how to get her into one of these places yesterday. Do not be affraid to ask to find the answers. My niece had been sexually abused by her dad and got pregnant. She found an adoption agency that ensured she would be kept informed and sent pictures of the baby. The child is to meet my niece when he reaches the age of 18. The girl you are working with needs to be reminded she has this special little person growing inside her. If she gives up the child, she will have given life and love to many individuals. I wish I were there to hold her hand and tell her things will be ok. God be with you and her.
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Posted by grannywinkie
on 2007-11-01 00:36:15
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