In this assignment you will have the opportunity to develop skills in the use of family maps or genograms.
Family Map or Genogram-
In this assignment you will have the opportunity to develop skills in the use of family maps or genograms. You will use the family map or genogram as a tool for exploring intergenerational family dynamics and development within your family. Your map or genogram should include your mother’s family of origin, your father’s family of origin, your family of origin, and your current family (3 generations). Your product should provide a picture of your family from an intergenerational perspective, including an analysis of your family’s cultural identity. A narrative description and discussion should accompany the family map or genogram. The student is expected to prepare this paper to include the following Seven (7) components.
Title Page
Discussion of the definition of family and an introduction of yourself.
Identification and discussion of at least two predominant themes (i.e., biological, psychological, Social or Spiritual) which run through at least three generations in your family.
Analysis of your family’s cultural identity.
Identification and discussion of strengths and resources that you discover in your family.
Analysis of your skills in using this tool for understanding family dynamics and development.
Evaluation of the usefulness of the tool for working with families in social work practice (e.g., when, with what types of families, in what types of practice settings, and with what presenting problems is it appropriate and why?). Be sure to address issues of gender, class, race, family structure and nature of presenting problem in evaluating this tool.
Your family map or genogram and narrative will be confidential with the Instructor.
The assignment must be 5-7 pages in length, excluding the Title Page and genogram. The narrative should be typed and double-spaced. Please use HEADINGS within the paper to denote the above required components. Writing style tips and required reference style are found in the American Psychological Association Publication Manual.
Requirements: 5-7 page length
37 year old African American female (family) from Florida moved to Savannah GA at 5 years old Spiritual Baptist Pentecostal
(Down South Southern Family issues or life style) you can embellish the rest to suit assignment
through in obesity on father or whatever side
through in obesity on father or whatever side
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