Genogram And Ecomap Case Study

I am developing a genogram and ecomap for the Riley family based on an interview conducted on May 28, 2017 of Kay. A genogram is, in this case, a three-generation graph of the Riley Family, their relationships and divorce history. I will use this genogram to develop an ecomap which is a graph that represents all the systems at play in Kay’s life. The ecomap will show her social and personal relationships and provide a means of visualizing the quality of relationships, both positive and negative. This ecomap will aid in the discovery of the sources of depression and anxiety in Kay’s life and will uncover unrealized support systems. The genogram and ecomap are valuable tools used to understand family processes and relationships (Garcia & el., …show more content…
Kay’s mother and step-father live 5 miles away and her father and step mother live in Maine. Kay’s mother suffers from mental illness (refuses treatment). She physically and verbally abused Kay as a child. Kay has no relationship with her mother. Kay’s step-mother does not keep Kay informed of her father’s health issues. Kays father has failed to protect her from her mother, deserted her, and continues to fail her by defending her step mother. Counseling is not an option, as it has not been beneficial in the …show more content…
They have been married for 15 years and have 3 children. She describes John as her best friend. They have a healthy respectful relationship. Kay and John do not argue, they are family oriented and they share the same parenting goals. They attend church as a family, play games and laugh with their kids. Kay has a positive relationship with her maternal grandparents. She has spent much of her childhood with her grandmother. Kay’s grandmother has provided for her needs much of her life. Her grandmother took her to Sunday School, sent her to church camp, and taught her to cook and sew. Kays paternal grandparents are divorced and married to good people. Kay’s relationship with her paternal grandfather and step-grandmother is strong. They have been very loving and supportive all her life. Her paternal grandmother and step-grandfather are good people but are busy in social clubs and entertaining. Kay has a good friend, Carmen. They have been friends since 6th grade. Kay confides in Carmen and Carmen is a very supportive friend. Kay is involved in her church. She attends Sunday services and Wednesday prayer meetings. Her faith is a source of strength that helps her with the family stress involving her parents. She also started a youth club for her children and all the neighborhood kids. They meet once weekly. Kay teaches them about Jesus. They snack and play. Kay loves spending time teaching

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