GENOGRAM & ECOMAP Writing Assignment: GUIDEUNES

using Salvador Minuchin

Elements of a Structural Family Therapy Assessment: 1.Role of Symptom in the Family
2.8ubsystems

3.oross-Generational Coalitions

4.Boundaries

5.Hierarchy

6.Complementarity

7.Family Development

8.8trengths

1.Enactments

2.8ystemic Reframing

3.Boundary Making

4.Challenging Family’s Worldview

5.Therapeutic Intensity

6.Crisis Induction

7.Unbalancing

8.Compliments & Shaping Competence

9.Expanding Family Truths

Clear boundaries between all subsystems;

Effective parental hierarchy; and a Family structure that promotes development and
growth of individual and family.

Family Interview and Assessment: 2096

Identify the “presenting problem” / “identified patient” (IP).

Conduct a family interview. If you are unable to meet with a family you may meet with
an inch lid! Ial EQIIQlll these fl! IidEIiDES 19 99051! IQI the mm lifilll’Gather all relevant demographic information related to the immediate and extended (2
3 generations) family: gender, age, ethnicity, education, occupation, socioeconomic
position, and, if relevant, migration history. Include pertinent history regarding medical,
developmental, psychiatric, and substance use (history and current use) history.
Identify significant events and relationships: births, deaths, marriages, divorces,
moves, and accidents-

Identify the “problem.” Recount the history of the “problem.” Be specific. When did the
problem begin? Identify corresponding events. How does the “problem” impact the
relationships between family members and the overall functioning of the family? As you
learn about the “problem,” be sure to identify family members’ perceptions of the
problem and what created it and sustains it. Identify why the individual or family is
seeking help now and what each member hopes to get from the family therapy
experience- Identify strengths and resources that may help this family find relief from
the “problem-” ldent’rfy interactional patterns between people.

Genogram: 1 596

Construct a minimum of a 2 generational genogram to depict the contents of the
interview as outlined above. To construct the genogram use standardized genogram
symbols and format- Provide a key for all symbols used. Handwritten genograms must
be legible.

Clinical Hypothesis: 1596

Assess the functioning of this family. The assessment should include the following
points:

Identify ways in which the family relationships are or could be related to the presenting
problem in both adaptive and maladaptive ways. Review Chapters 1-4 in Goldenberg,
(2013) Family Therapy: An Overview. 8th ed. and incorporate one concept from eachChapter related to the family- Form a tentative Clinical hypothesis about what you
feel
may be the cause of the “problem” within the family- Describe and state your
hypothesis clearly.

EcoMap: 1 096

Identify the social systems relevant to the IP/family and describe the relationship the
IP/family has with these social systems-

Therapeutic Approach: 2096

Consider the following family therapy models discussed in class: psychodynamic,
systems, structural, strategic, experiential, or solution-focused- Choose one of the
models to use as an approach to treatment with the above stated individual or family.
Begin by writing a summary statement about the model (include the basic
assumptions/concepts of the model)- Provide a rationale for choosing this model.
Identify the goals of therapy, describe one intervention and an expected outcome.
Provide references.

Scholarly Presentation 1596: (4 narrative pages) Organization, Clarity, Coherence,
References Five scholarly papers (2011-2017) related to the topic; APA format