Pregnancy Options Counseling

Melanie Zurek Sept Counseling Framework  Validate  Seek Understanding  Reframe This is not problem solving Accept that the client has the answers and you are there to help her see her own strengths and abilities This is not problem solving Accept that the client has the answers and you are there to help her see her own strengths and abilities

Melanie Zurek Sept 2010 ACT Be prepared to help the client/patient to ACT A A – Adoption C C – Continuing Pregnancy to Parent T T – Terminate

Melanie Zurek Sept 2010 A.C.T. Help her to A.C.T. Adoption A. Types of Adoption Familial Open Closed Supportive Language Planning an adoption for your child Choosing an adoptive family for your child Birthmother, birthfather, birthparent Deciding to parent the child

Melanie Zurek Sept 2010 A.C.T. Help her to A.C.T. Continuing Pregnancy C. Needs Assessment Help her explore her potential needs to support her pregnancy Screening and Resources For: prenatal care chronic illness management substance abuse issues birthing options mental health care genetic counseling

Melanie Zurek Sept 2010 A.C.T. Help her to A.C.T. Terminate T. Types of Abortion Aspiration Medication Supportive Language Mirror the language of the client Let the client name her feelings (do not dictate them) Dispel misinformation and myths Encourage to find personal support if possible

S UPPORTIVE T HOROUGH A CTIVE R EFERRAL-QUALITY Be a STAR The STAR Model for Effective Referrals

S UPPORTIVE “I know my role in the face of my client’s/patient’s need.” “Supporting my client’s decision is the best way I can do my job helping her.” T HOROUGH A CTIVE R EFERRAL-QUALITY The STAR Model for Effective Referrals Be a STAR

S UPPORTIVE “I know my role in the face of my client’s/patient’s need.” “Supporting my client’s decision is the best way I can do my job helping her.” T HOROUGH “I have the correct information about the service she needs.” “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.” A CTIVE R EFERRAL-QUALITY Be a STAR The STAR Model for Effective Referrals

S UPPORTIVE “I know my role in the face of my client’s/patient’s need.” “Supporting my client’s decision is the best way I can do my job helping her.” T HOROUGH “I have the correct information about the service she needs.” “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.” A CTIVE “I actively help my client/patient locate and schedule the care she needs.” “I actively assess her needs for, and help connect her to, supportive services such as childcare or transportation—to help her to utilize the referral she is seeking.” R EFERRAL-QUALITY Be a STAR The STAR Model for Effective Referrals

S UPPORTIVE “I know my role in the face of my client’s/patient’s need.” “Supporting my client’s decision is the best way I can do my job helping her.” T HOROUGH “I have the correct information about the service she needs.” “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.” A CTIVE “I actively help my client/patient locate and schedule the care she needs.” “I actively assess her needs for, and help connect her to, supportive services such as childcare or transportation—to help her to utilize the referral she is seeking.” R EFERRAL-QUALITY “I follow up, asking about her experience accessing this provider and if there is anything else she needs.” “I use her experience to better help the next client or patient seeking a referral.” Be a STAR The STAR Model for Effective Referrals

S UPPORTIVE T HOROUGH A CTIVE R EFERRAL-QUALITY Be a STAR The STAR Model for Effective Referrals