Ed's client, Samantha, has revealed that she is pregnant. She is 14 years old and she is considering having an abortion. She does not want her parents to know. During the conversation, she alludes to Ed that the father of the baby is actually one of the teachers at her high school. Look at the statutes for your state and consider the parameters of confidentiality surrounding underage pregnancy. How would you personally handle this situation if you was the therapist?
a) Report the teacher to the authorities
b) Encourage Samantha to inform her parents
c) Keep Samantha's confidence and provide her with information and support
d) Refer Samantha to a counselor specializing in underage pregnancy