Eco maps in social work

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ECO-MAPS The eco-map helps to identify family resources at-a-glance. Areas of strength and concern are presented to assist in creating a picture of the family’s world. Information is gathered in circles. Eco-maps are a snapshot in time. Periodically update changes in connections to resources—especially natural familial and community resources to maximize usefulness of the tool. The list below helps spur questions and generate deeper discussion about resources and strengths during the initial visit. Extended Family Medical/Health Care Who is in the area that can be a support for you ALL family members: physical illness or disease What kind of relationship Effects of chemical use What kind of insurance Income Effects of chemical use Financial status Access to medical care Sources of income Psychological illness, disease Budgeting Social Services/Resources Friends County or Tribal/Financial Services/Child Welfare Close – Supportive – Conflictive Names of workers Where located Neighborhood centers What kind of contact - frequency Agencies / counseling involved with in the past Positive or negative experiences Recreation What do you do for fun Work/School What do you do for relaxation Employment—past/present What would you like to do What work are you interested in pursuing Interests and / or hobbies What type of skills, vocation What have you done in the past Degree or school until what grade

Positive or negative experiences Spiritually/Religion Spirituality and/or religious affiliation growing up Neighborhood What kind of experiences did you have How long at present home With what activities were you involved What is your neighborhood like Current spiritual beliefs and religious affiliations Do you feel safe in your home and neighborhood

Where did you grow up, and what was it like When showing connections with the ecomap, indicate the nature of the connections with a descriptive word or by drawing different kinds of lines: Strong connections: ---------- Tenuous connections: ._._._._ Stressful connections: ////// Draw arrows along the connection lines to signify the flow of energy and resources. Identify significant people and fill in empty circles as needed. See the example Kelly Family below.

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CHURCH/SPIRITUALITY

RECREATION

WORK/SCHOOL

FRIENDS

Extended Family/ Significant Others NEIGHBORHOOD

INCOME

SOCIAL SERVICES/ RESOURCES

NAME: ________________________

MEDICAL/ HEALTH CARE

STRENGTHS: CONCERNS:

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KELLY FAMILY Example

HEALTH CARE

EXTENDED FAMILY

Absent father

WILLIAM 13

VERONA 9

GLORIA 14

SCHOOL

HOUSING: Homeless

DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOOD

CHILD WELFARE

(foster homes)

MFIP BENEFITS

JOB TRAINING Vocational

Rehabilitation Program for

mother

_____________ = flow of energy = stressful relationship = strong flow

ANGIE 40

MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

MOTHER’S PSYCHIATRIST

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Name: _________________________

Date: __________________________

SCHOOL

FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD

EXTENDED FAMILY

RECREATION

EXTENDED FAMILY

CHURCH

SOCIAL WELFARE

HEALTH CARE

WORK

FRIENDS

HOBBIES

TRANSPORTATION

Recreation
vERONA
wILLIAM
gLORIA
ANGIE