My Family System
		Spring Semester 2006
Welcome to My Family’s System Web Quest Resources The computer can be used to build the family communication charts and the ecomap.  They can also find examples where others have analyzed ecomaps. My Hotlist Family Systems Theory On this website I’ve built a list of resources for researching and building a family communication chart and an ecomap. Ecomap software Sample Ecomaps Model (easy to use): http://www.interpersonaluniverse.net/ecomap.html Ecomap Software Easy to use: http://www.gingerich.net/courses/SSWM517/links.htm This is a form you copy and put in the required information. Moderate Challenge: SmartDraw is a powerful program. It has won many awards including the PC Magazine and ZDNet awards. It can be used specifically to draw genograms. You can download a free 30-day trial copy, after which it will cost you $197 to register. (This is a large program, 2.85 MB, so you'll want a fast connection for the download.) Sample Genograms Easy to use (copy and fill in): http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20010300/49focu.html#box_b Moderate challenge:http://www.smartdraw.com/examples/genogram/angelas_genogram.htm Genogram Components Full description of symbols: http://www.genopro.com/genogram_components/default.htm Or http://www.uic.edu/nursing/genetics/Lecture/Family/genogram.htm Genogram Software Moderate Challenge: http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/genealogy.asp?id=24226 Easy to use: http://www.genogram.org/products.html Student package can be downloaded for $50.00 Dr. Jane Martino 1125 Hancock Dr. Boone, IA 50036 Phone (515) 433 5068 E-mail jhmartino@dmacc.edu		Introduction Introduction: Introduction With Jane.wmv In this project you will take a good look at your family. Like each individual, families have their strengths and weaknesses. To help you in this process, develop a personal family communication map, genogram and ecomap.  They will research the basic symbols of family systems theory and decide what symbols to use to describe the different members of the family.  Then they will draw a map showing the structure and relationships within their family and the resource people that support their family. Finally students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their family genogram as well as the resource people that are available to support the family. This is intended to provide a framework for students to do a cursory analysis of family functioning. Lecture: Family Systems Theory PowerPoint Audio Lecture: Audio Family Systems Theory2.wav The Task Students will develop and analyze their family communication map and ecomap. Family Communication Map: What are the symbols to describe different members of your family? What are the symbols to describe communication patterns between individual family members? Introduction: Family Communication Map With Jane.wmv Lecture: Family Communication Map PowerPoint Audio Lecture: Family Communication Chart Audio.wav Ecosystem What are the support sources in the family’s ecosystem? Draw these surrounding the family and show the communication patterns the family has with each support source. Introduction: Ecomap With Jane.wmv Lecture: ECOMAP PowerPoint Audio Lecture: AudioEcomap.wav Genogram Apply the symbols for individuals and communication patterns to create your own genogram. Prepare a three-generation (four generations if you have children) genogram indicating family structure, family information, and family relationships. Date genogram in lower right hand corner. Ø Identify the index person Ø Draw boundaries around family members who presently live together. Ø Include demographic information Ø Include symbols showing emotional closeness/distance between family members Introduction: Genogram With Jane.wmv Lecture: Genogram PowerPoint Audio Genogram: AudioGenogram.wav Analysis: Analyze the family’s relationships with and utilization of support systems The Process To complete the assignment you will 1. Be assigned to a team of no more than three (3) students. 2. Your team will research genograms and ecomaps 3. You will support each other as each develops their own genogram and ecomap. 4. You will individually write a short analysis of your family’s communication chart, genogram and ecomap and a general analysis of all charts. Assessment Rubric: Grading Rubric Your project will be evaluated in two areas. Building the Maps: The first is the actual building of the communication map, genogram and ecomap. This will require students to clearly chart their family’s communication map (25 points), genogram (50 points) and ecomaps (25 points). Individual Chart Analysis: The second part is an analysis of their family communication map, genogram and ecomap. Points for each are as follows: Communication Map (15 points), Genogram (30 points),Ecomap (15 points) General Analysis: This project is more than an application family systems theory.  They will begin analyzing their own family system to gain insight into family strengths and areas for growth. (40 points)