Family Circle

A graphic method

for disclosing dynamics

of family interaction
using circles.

FAMILY CIRCLE
JULIUS
PAPA
NANANG

MAYET

M OMMY

MELVIN
BATZ
NINA

Taken from the Daffodil case presentation

Using ECOMAP to
Understand Family
Systems

Connie G. Bautista

Ecomap

An Ecomap is a graphical
representation that shows all of
the systems at play in an
individual's life.

Example

functional relationship
dysfunction
over-involved relationship with plenty of
intrusion
rigid boundary where rules are clear but non-negotiable
clear boundary but negotiable
boundary that is diffuse or unclear
presence of coalition or alliance between these people
escape from the system
third person is triangulated by conflict between the
other 2

Taken from the Daffodil case presentation

CLINICAL BIOGRAPHY & LIFE

EVENTS

Valuable tools which can facilitate analysis

of connection

Individuals experiences with health and

sickness are connected with his personal
life

Example (taken from Daffodil case presentation)

1982
1983
1990

1992
1997
1999
2000
2001

- Childhood years
- Sibling Rivalry
- First love
- Financial Difficulties
- Sexually Violated
- Met Bobby Common-law relationship
- 2nd pregnancy
- 3rd pregnancy
- Resignation of Bobby
- Guest Relations Officer

2002 - New boyfriend 4th pregnancy

2004 - 5th pregnancy
- Reconciliation with Bobby
2005 - Financial problems
2006 - Vaginal bleeding
- Hospitalized Cervical Cancer

SCREEM
Important

as to assess familys
capacity to participate in
provision of health care and its
capacity to cope with crisis

Pineda, Alejandro Jr.. Proceedings of the Orientation Course in Family Medicine.p.48

SCREEM

RESOURCE

SOCIAL

Social interaction is evident among family members.

Family members have well-balanced lines of
communication with extra-familial social groups.

CULTURAL
RELIGIOUS
ECONOMIC

Cultural pride or satisfaction can be identified, especially

in distinct ethnic groups.

EDUCATIONAL

Education of family members is adequate to allow

members to solve or comprehend most of the problems
that arise within the format of the life style established by
the family

MEDICAL

Health care is available through channels that are easily

established and have previously been experienced in a
satisfactory manner

Religion offers satisfying spiritual experiences as well as

contacts with an extra-familial support group.
Economic stability is sufficient to provide both
reasonable satisfaction with financial status and an
ability to meet economic demands of normative life
events.