part 1
Imagine you’re in a situation where you might need to assess trauma in a client. What potential challenges do you think you could encounter? How could you use the ACEs assessment to help you?
part 2
Identify your specialization (clinical mental health) and the vignette you selected. There are multiple concerns and potential legal implications in each case. For example, at what age in your state can a child/adolescent make medical decisions without parental consent? Share with us what you believe are the primary concerns to address immediately, and which ones can be addressed after the crisis has passed. School counselors should identify specific stakeholders on site they can collaborate with to support the student in the scenario. Mental health counselors should identify community resources they can collaborate with to support the client.
Vignette 2: A 17-year-old girl reveals she is four months pregnant and is terrified to tell her parents or the father of the child—she believes they will force her to keep the baby. The girl admits she has already contacted a couple she found on the Internet to discuss placing the baby for adoption when it is born. She wants your help with her mood, as she has been very sad and depressed.
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