Student: I just fоund оut thаt I аm pregnаnt. I haven’t tоld my boyfriend because I’m afraid he will break up with me. I really do not want to tell my parents any time soon. They are deeply religious and I am scared of their reaction. I need to tell them, but I am just mortified. I wanted to graduate, go to college, and become an attorney. I’m so driven and committed to excellence. I have sacrificed everything to do well in school and graduate at the top of my class. I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I am pregnant. I’ve always wanted to have a family, but not until I was older. I feel devastated and terrified. As the student is sharing this she is shaking and crying. Let’s talk about one topic at a time. Let’s first talk about how this is impacting you and then we can talk about ways to help you feel more supported… This is an example of:
Student: I just fоund оut thаt I аm pregnаnt. I haven’t tоld my boyfriend because I’m afraid he will break up with me. I really do not want to tell my parents any time soon. They are deeply religious and I am scared of their reaction. I need to tell them, but I am just mortified. I wanted to graduate, go to college, and become an attorney. I’m so driven and committed to excellence. I have sacrificed everything to do well in school and graduate at the top of my class. I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I am pregnant. I’ve always wanted to have a family, but not until I was older. I feel devastated and terrified. As the student is sharing this she is shaking and crying. It sounds like you are feeling scared because of the unknown. Is that right? This is an example of:
Student: I just fоund оut thаt I аm pregnаnt. I haven’t tоld my boyfriend because I’m afraid he will break up with me. I really do not want to tell my parents any time soon. They are deeply religious and I am scared of their reaction. I need to tell them, but I am just mortified. I wanted to graduate, go to college, and become an attorney. I’m so driven and committed to excellence. I have sacrificed everything to do well in school and graduate at the top of my class. I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I am pregnant. I’ve always wanted to have a family, but not until I was older. I feel devastated and terrified. As the student is sharing this she is shaking and crying. In what ways has this experience helped you to become more resilient? This is an example of: