Amanda comes to you with news that she is pregnant. In her culture, it is looked down upon to have a child out of wedlock and she is not yet married to the child's father. She asks for your advice on what she should do. What is your next step?

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Giving advice is not really part of the therapists' job description, but they are often caught in that space. When it happens, the best thing that a therapist can do is to continue offering to be a sound board for ideas that she would like to consider and keep her safe in the process. Holding space without judgment will go a long way in this regard.

Amanda Comes to You with News That She Is Pregnant