Genogram and Eco-map Relationship
Figure 2: Eco-map
Introduction
A genogram is a visual depiction of a household that shows the generational interactions. It enables the user to evaluate the household’s feelings and social relationships within a group (Alexander, Callaghan, & Fellin, 2018). A genogram helps in the identification of monotonous forms of conduct as well as inherited habits. On the other hand, an eco-map is a diagrammatic presentation that demonstrates all the structures that influence a person’s life over a period. This paper will provide the results of an interview with a family member, which will give familial interactions plus their extrinsic supporting structures through the creation of a genogram and an eco-map.
The paper will describe the collaboration between family members and then recognize the nursing approaches that enhance family collaboration and lower stressors. Eco-maps and genograms are collaborative in identifying shared forms of habits or household matters such as sibling rivalry, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and divorce. According to Freeman (2018), social workers can employ these techniques to identify household history.
Analysis
The family depicted by the above genogram has four members. James is the husband, while Nelly is the spouse. Their two children are Mark and Cheryl. As a medical doctor, James’ profession is demanding because he attends to patients with different diseases and from various cultural backgrounds. Consequently, James spends very little time with his family. However, he regularly takes his family out for meals when he off-duty.
On the other hand, Nelly is a housewife who has enough time for her spouse and the children. Nelly resigned from her accounting job several years ago because of ill health. Being a housewife, Nelly utilizes most of her time making meals for her household. Mark is the last born in the family. He is in elementary school and has a friend who is also a classmate called Joel. Mark and Joel learn together. There is a powerful relationship between Mark and Joel such that Mark would be upset if he fails to see Joel for some time. Cheryl is the eldest child in this family and is in senior high school. She has a tight schedule because she is preparing for her high school final examinations. Cheryl spends most of her time in the family’s library reading and doing her homework. Cheryl likes keeping to herself, and rarely does she start a conversation. Recently, her stress levels have gone up to the extent of impacting the entire household. She regularly exhibits mood swings. This household relates well with its neighbors who regularly visit; hence there is no stress induced by the relationship with the neighbors.
Nursing Strategies
According to Libbon et al. (2019), there is a relationship between effective communication techniques and stress management. Stress can be effectively managed by employing several habits. Cheryl has anxiety due to her desire to pass her final examination while the family is currently healthy. A significant proportion of all the factors related to distress in people’s lives can be corrected. The emotional and physical support offered by other people can help an individual manage stressful situations (Piasecka, Slusarska, & Drop, 2018). Earlier studies have shown that individuals who encounter stressful situations such as the death of a spouse or loss of a job can overcome such distress if they support them.
Conclusion
Regarding James’ family, the medical intercession approaches should aim at lowering stressful factors by providing information on interpersonal communication skills, managing anger, and enhancing positive collaboration. Additionally, the mediation should seek to improve Cheryl’s ability to engage in conversations. Engaging in regular conversations can help lower her stress level, which is negatively impacting the family. Individuals’ faiths determine the nature of the relationship between family members. Family principles and norms influence sibling relationships in a family. Additionally, the development of children is also influenced by socio-cultural factors in a community.
References
Alexander, J. H., Callaghan, J. E., & Fellin, L. C. (2018). Genograms in research: participants’ reflections of the genogram process. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 1-21.
Freeman, D. R. (2018). Using family circles to increase competency and confidence in social work. Journal of Family Social Work, 21(4-5), 438-453.
Libbon, R., Triana, J., Heru, A., & Berman, E. (2019). Family Skills for the Resident Toolbox: the 10-min Genogram, Ecomap, and Prescribing Homework. Academic Psychiatry, 43(4), 435-439.
Piasecka, K., Slusarska, B., & Drop, B. (2018). Genograms in Nursing Education and Practice a Sensitive but Very Effective Technique: A Systematic Review. J Community Med Health Educ, 8(640), 2161-0711.