Sarah's Pregnancy Case Study

Sarah an exceptional student who enjoys writing, drawing, and playing soccer. She is outgoing and prior to her pregnancy enjoyed a number participating in soccer club and multiple school-related activities such as yearbook, student council, and AP club. Sarah is very expressive and able to articulate her thoughts and feeling well. Prior to her pregnancy her parents were strict but supportive of Sarah’s. Mrs. Hernandez reports, Sarah has never had any disciplinary issues, she is on track to graduate, and has already gained the attention of several universities based on both her academic and soccer performance.

Initially, Sarah was referred to the agency due to her impending homelessness. Sarah also expressed feeling confused and depressed about her situation but feels “everything will be okay if she can find a place to stay.” After further discussion, Sarah …show more content…
She is intelligent, well spoken, and seems to understand the responsibility that comes with being a parent. She has the capacity to play an intricate part in advocating for herself in most situation, except when communicating with her parents. She has an overall positive attitude but “feels sad” at times about disappointing “everyone.” After engaging with Sarah and reframing her situation, she realizes that impending homelessness is only one source of her feeling depressed. Sarah fears she has failed her parents, family, and team by getting pregnant. Her parent’s restrictive rules and Sarah inability to assert of autonomy outside the family unit or organized clubs has led Sarah to search for other outlets. For example, she was not allowed to date, so dating Mark “in secret” gave her a sense of free choice. As an adolescent Sarah is searching her meaning and fighting to establish her own identity. Moreover, Sarah is dealing with finding her own identity and her impending parenthood and what that will consist