Assignment Task

This assignment encourages exploration of your family dynamics, whether it be your family of origin, family of choice, extended family, or any other familial structure significant to your life and cultural context. Choose a specific life stage, such as childhood or adolescence, for introspection.

Learning Goals:

1. Create a comprehensive Eco-map and Genogram.
2. Develop a professional and empathetic approach to understanding intricate family dynamics.

Instructions:

Given the personal nature of family narratives, feel empowered to adapt the information shared to respect your privacy and emotional boundaries.

1. Define your personal concept of family.
2. Assess the current dynamics within your family unit.
3. Construct a three-generation Genogram.
4. Design an Eco-map detailing family members` ages and roles.
5. Analyze the family`s strengths and areas for growth.
6. Evaluate the available resources supporting your family.
7. Examine the quality of relationships within various family subsystems: marital, sibling, intergenerational, and gender dynamics.