Emma, a 17-year-old Latina high school student, walked into the mental health center where you are doing your internship. You are working on the emergency team, so she is referred to you as a walk-in client. Emma is tearful, shaking, and barely holding it together. Through her sobbing, she tells you she was raped the night before by a boy at a party. She did not know his name. Emma has not told anyone, especially her parent who she describes as being of strict Catholic faith. She is terrified they will blame her because she snuck out of the house after midnight. Emma refuses to go to the police, hospital, school, or home. She states, “I’d rather be dead than have my parents find out.” She appears immobilized.

Respond to the following questions:

1.How do you respond to Emma’s immediate concerns?
2.What are your priorities with Emma in this session?
3.Who else may you involve in the conversation?
4.What skills will you utilize?
5.What additional information or resources are required for you to assist Emma?
6.What are the desired outcomes for Emma and you in this session?
7.Describe your assessment and treatment plan.