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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 – TerminateTRANSCRIPT
Pregnancy Options
Counseling
Melanie Zurek
Sept 2010
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Counseling Framework
Validate Seek Understanding Reframe
This is not problem solvingAccept that the client has the answers and you are there to help her see
her own strengths and abilities
Melanie Zurek
Sept 2010
Be prepared to help the client/patient to ACTA – Adoption
C – Continuing Pregnancy to Parent
T – Terminate
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Melanie Zurek
Sept 2010
Help her to A.C.T.Ad
optio
n
A.Ty
pes o
f Ado
ptionFamilialOpenClosed
Supp
ortiv
e La
ngua
gePlanning an adoption for your child Choosing an adoptive family for your childBirthmother, birthfather, birthparent Deciding to parent the child
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Melanie Zurek
Sept 2010
Help her to A.C.T.Co
ntinu
ing
Preg
nanc
y
C.N
eeds
Ass
essm
entHelp her
explore her potential needs to support her pregnancy
Scre
enin
g an
d Re
sour
cesFor:
prenatal carechronic illness managementsubstance abuse issuesbirthing optionsmental health care genetic counseling
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Melanie Zurek
Sept 2010
Help her to A.C.T.Te
rmin
ate
T.Ty
pes o
f Abo
rtionAspirationMedication
Supp
ortiv
e La
ngua
geMirror the language of the clientLet the client name her feelings (do not dictate them)Dispel misinformation and mythsEncourage to find personal support if possible
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SUPPORTIVE
THOROUGH
ACTIVE
REFERRAL-QUALITY
Be a STAR
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The STAR Model for Effective Referrals
SUPPORTIVE• “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.”
THOROUGH
ACTIVE
REFERRAL-QUALITY
The STAR Model for Effective Referrals
. . . . . . . . . . .
Be a STAR
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SUPPORTIVE• “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.”
THOROUGH • “I have the correct information about the service she needs.”• “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.”
ACTIVE
REFERRAL-QUALITY
. . . . . . . . . . .
Be a STAR
www.provideaccess.org
The STAR Model for Effective Referrals
SUPPORTIVE• “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.”
THOROUGH • “I have the correct information about the service she needs.”• “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.”
ACTIVE • “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.”
REFERRAL-QUALITY
. . . . . . . . . . .
Be a STAR
www.provideaccess.org
The STAR Model for Effective Referrals
SUPPORTIVE• “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.”
THOROUGH • “I have the correct information about the service she needs.”• “I am knowledgeable about the care she is seeking.”
ACTIVE • “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.”
REFERRAL-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
www.provideaccess.org
The STAR Model for Effective Referrals
SUPPORTIVE
THOROUGH
ACTIVE
REFERRAL-QUALITY
Be a STAR
www.provideaccess.org
The STAR Model for Effective Referrals