This child is likely to develop medical problems later on that will influence his or her academic achievement. Will the child, say, a girl, who is born to a young mother eventually become pregnant as an adolescent herself? The cycle of young motherhood is bound to repeat itself unless intervention occurs to aid the depression that is so prevalent within unplanned pregnancy.
Unplanned pregnancies among teenage girls will likely never resolve, so with that in mind, what is the next step? What can be the focus in order that one is not concentrating on the elimination of unplanned pregnancies, which is impossible, but rather an improvement in the wellbeing of the mothers who go through this depression, anxiety, and stress? If a safe environment, …show more content…
IMPACT was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1991 and has since become a United Way Agency as of 1999. IMPACT focuses on Christian principles to build strong family relations, healthy children, and empowered individuals. They serve in areas such as individual counseling, family counseling, and couples counseling, along with their mentor program within the community.
Grace and her family could benefit greatly from a six-week family counseling session. Through this commitment, the family meets once a week for 2 hours and learns how to communicate better with one another in a safe environment, talk about certain topics relevant to the family’s own struggles, and apply the skills taught in class to each member’s life, bettering the family as a whole. Grace’s discord between her father and stepmother is putting a major wall up during this crucial time in her life. Through learning good communication skills in a group setting, Grace and her father will be able to talk about Sarah’s recent death and the feelings that have greatly impacted Grace. She will be able to openly talk to Becky about her role as a stepmother and discuss the pain she is feeling after the loss of her own birth mother. Finally, Grace will be able to talk about her pregnancy openly and discuss the things she is feeling. By giving Grace …show more content…
She already feels unprepared, scared, inadequate, and stressed because of this new season quickly approaching. The goal here is not to condemn Grace for her irresponsible actions, but rather the goal is to make the best of this situation by relieving Grace of the effects of her trauma. When young girls begin to feel these emotions within an unplanned pregnancy, the automatic response is to shut down and deny reality while depression, stress, and anxiety take over. By showing Grace that there are resources out there to help her make it through this difficult season, she can begin to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Targeting the depression and stress within unplanned pregnancies can stop the fierce cycle of young motherhood. If this is done, the mother then becomes mentally, emotionally, and physically healthier. If she chooses to parent, she can care for her child in a better mental state. This, in turn, predicts better health for the baby as well. By utilizing the Lifeline Village Maternity Home, Grace will receive proper care during her pregnancy. She will thrive in receiving the emotional care she needs while simultaneously learning how to accept this season on her own as she lives away from her family. The birth parent counselor she will have will be able to counsel Grace through her depression and stress and will prepare her for
Unplanned pregnancies among teenage girls will likely never resolve, so with that in mind, what is the next step? What can be the focus in order that one is not concentrating on the elimination of unplanned pregnancies, which is impossible, but rather an improvement in the wellbeing of the mothers who go through this depression, anxiety, and stress? If a safe environment, …show more content…
IMPACT was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1991 and has since become a United Way Agency as of 1999. IMPACT focuses on Christian principles to build strong family relations, healthy children, and empowered individuals. They serve in areas such as individual counseling, family counseling, and couples counseling, along with their mentor program within the community.
Grace and her family could benefit greatly from a six-week family counseling session. Through this commitment, the family meets once a week for 2 hours and learns how to communicate better with one another in a safe environment, talk about certain topics relevant to the family’s own struggles, and apply the skills taught in class to each member’s life, bettering the family as a whole. Grace’s discord between her father and stepmother is putting a major wall up during this crucial time in her life. Through learning good communication skills in a group setting, Grace and her father will be able to talk about Sarah’s recent death and the feelings that have greatly impacted Grace. She will be able to openly talk to Becky about her role as a stepmother and discuss the pain she is feeling after the loss of her own birth mother. Finally, Grace will be able to talk about her pregnancy openly and discuss the things she is feeling. By giving Grace …show more content…
She already feels unprepared, scared, inadequate, and stressed because of this new season quickly approaching. The goal here is not to condemn Grace for her irresponsible actions, but rather the goal is to make the best of this situation by relieving Grace of the effects of her trauma. When young girls begin to feel these emotions within an unplanned pregnancy, the automatic response is to shut down and deny reality while depression, stress, and anxiety take over. By showing Grace that there are resources out there to help her make it through this difficult season, she can begin to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Targeting the depression and stress within unplanned pregnancies can stop the fierce cycle of young motherhood. If this is done, the mother then becomes mentally, emotionally, and physically healthier. If she chooses to parent, she can care for her child in a better mental state. This, in turn, predicts better health for the baby as well. By utilizing the Lifeline Village Maternity Home, Grace will receive proper care during her pregnancy. She will thrive in receiving the emotional care she needs while simultaneously learning how to accept this season on her own as she lives away from her family. The birth parent counselor she will have will be able to counsel Grace through her depression and stress and will prepare her for