Emily Suzanne Shields, LMHC



Family of Origin Genogram and PaperStudents will create a three-generational genogram and a submit brief reflection paper applying family systems concepts to your own family and commenting on how this knowledge may guide you as a professional. You do not need to include information you feel is private; the purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your knowledge of concepts, genogram drawing, as well as to gain insights into yourself as a professional. It will be graded on the genogram construction and accurate application of concepts.Each student will complete a Family Genogram. The genogram will have two parts: the actual genogram itself (with all the accompanying information, as well as a “key” that describes the symbols that you used) and the discussion (where you will analyze the patterns found in the genogram). The genogram will include:Three-Generations (or four if you have children):Beginning with you and your siblings as the first generation, and going back at least two generations. Including immediate and extended family members on your genogram (your parents, siblings (and their partners if applicable), nieces/nephews, aunt/uncles, cousins (1st cousins only), and grandparents. If you are married/life-partnered, include your partner but not his/her family of origin. If you have children, include them below you. Important identifying information for each individual on the genogram (i.e. written/printed next to each individual). Name Age, place and date of birthRelation to you (e.g., mother, grandfather, etc.) Relationship status (e.g., married, divorced, single, separated, etc.) and datesEducationPrimary occupation Presence of any known psychological and/or physical distress or disabilities (addictions, mental illnesses, etc.)languages spoken (other than English)current Residence and where has lived (with dates if possible)The Analysis Paper (~10 pages) will be used to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts in multigenerational family therapy and identify key themes, issues, and patterns in your family that may impact you as a counselor. Include: At least 12 family theory concepts (from at least 3 theories) we have read about or discussed to show that you understand and can illustrate the major concepts (put a reference in parentheses including the page number) Interpretation from 2 (or more) of the following family related assessment measures from the list below or listed in your book. (You may also ask one or more family members to take one or more if you would like.):Systematic Assessment of Family Environment: Yingling, L. (1996). A manual for the use of the Systematic Assessment of the Family Environment (SAFE): A self-report instrument for assessing multi-level family system functioning. Rockwell, TX: J & L Human Systems Development.Three systems – Organizational Structure, Interactional Processes into 4 family typesFamily Environment Scale: Moos, R. H., & Moos, B. S. (1981). Family environment scale manual. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.CohesionConflictExpressivenessControlIndependenceOrganizationAchievement Relationship Conflict Inventory: Bodin, A. M. (2003). Relationship conflict-verbal and physical: Conceptualizing an inventory for assessing process and content. In F. W. Kaslow (Ed.), Handbook of relational diagnosis and dysfunctional family patterns (pp.371-393). New York: Wiley & Sons. Verbal and physical conflictAvailable at rci.htmlParental Nurturance Scale: Buri, J.R. (1989). Self-esteem and appraisals of parental behavior. Journal of Adolescent Behavior, 4, 33-49.Parental approval, acceptance, and affirmation Revised Adult Attachment Scale: Collins, N. L. (1996). Working models of attachment: Implications for explanation, emotion, and behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 71, 810-832.Anxiety and AvoidanceAccomodation Scale: Rusbult, C., Zembrodt, I., & Gunn, L. (1982). Exit, voice, loyalty, and neglect: Responses to dissatisfaction in romantic involvements. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 43, 1230-1242.Exit, voice, loyalty, and neglectGlobal Assessment of Relational Functioning Self-Assessment for Families: YinglingProblemsolving/Interactional Skills, Organization and Structure, and FeelingsAvailable at Self-Report Family Inventory: Hampson, R., Prince, C., & Beavers, W. (1999). Marital therapy: Qualities of couples who fare better or worse in treatment. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 25, 411-424.5 family domains: Health & Competence, Conflict Resolution, Cohesion, Leadership, and Emotional ExpressivenessParental Bonding Instrument: Parker, G., Tupling H., & Brown, L. B. (1979). A parental bonding instrument. British Journal of Medical Psychology, 52, 1-10.Maternal and Paternal Care and Overprotection Systematic Clinical Outcome and Routine Evaluation-15: Stratton, P., Bland, J., Janes, E., & Lask, J. (2010). Developing an indicator of family function and a practicable outcome measure for systemic family and couple therapy: The SCORE. Journal of Family Therapy, 32, 232-258.Strengths and Adaptability, Overwhelmed by Difficulties, and Disrupted CommunicationAvailable at .ukFACES IV: Family adaptability and cohesion evaluation scale. Minnesota: Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.Cohesion, Flexibility, and CommunicationAvailable at Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test: Locke, H. J., & Wallace, K. M. (1959). Short marital adjustment and predictions test: Their reliability and validity. Marriage and Family Living, 21, 251-255.Dyadic Adjustment Scale: Spanier, G. (1976). Measuring dyadic adjustment: New scales for assessing the quality of marriage and similar dyads. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 38, 15-28. Dyadic Adjustment, Dyadic Cohesion, Dyadic Consensus, and Affective Expression.McMaster Family Assessment Device: Epstein, N. B., Baldwin, L. M., & Bishop, D. S. (1983). The McMaster family assessment device. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 9, 171-180. doi:10.1111/j.1752-0606.1983.tb01497.x, Walsh, F. (2003). Normal family processes (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford.Overall Health Pathology and Problemsolving, Communication, Roles, Affective Responsiveness, Affective Involvement, and Behavior Control Beavers Self-Report Family Inventory: Walsh, F. (2003). Normal family processes (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford.Health/Competence, Conflict, Leadership, and Emotional ExpressivenessSpousal Inventory of Desired Changes and Relationship Barriers: Bagarozzi, D. (2001). Enhancing intimacy in marriage: A clinician’s guide. New York: Brunner-Routledge.Satisfaction with exchange process, availability of more satisfying relationships, and absence of prohibitive barriers to separation and divorceMarital Satisfaction Inventory Revised: Snyder, D. (1997). Marital Satisfaction Inventory Revised manual. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services. (13 scales – includes child rearing scales)Relationship Beliefs Inventory: Eidelson, J., & Epstein, N. (1982). Cognition and relationship maladjustment: Development of a measure of dysfunctional relationship beliefs. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 50, 715-720.Disagreement is Destructive, Mind reading is Expected, Partners Cannot Change, Sexual Perfectionism , The sexes are Different Marital Disaffection Scale: Kayer, K. (1993). When loves dies: The process of marital disaffection. New York: Guilford Press.Family Assessment Measure: Skinner, H. A., Steinhauer, P. D., & Santa Barbara, J. (1983). Family assessment measure. North Tonawanda, NY: Multi-Health Systems Inc.Control, Affective Involvement, Communication, Affective Expression, Role Performance, Task Performance, Values/Norms Trust Scale: Perlmutter, B. F., Touliators, J., & Straus, M. A. (2001). (Eds.) Handbook of family measurement techniques (3 vols). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Predictability, Dependability, and FaithSexual Desire Inventory: Spector, I., Carey, M., & Steinberg, L. (1996). The Sexual Desire Inventory: Development, factor structure, and evidence of reliability. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 22, 175-190.Dyadic and Solitary Sexual DesireIntimacy Needs Survey: Bagarozzi, D. (2001). Enhancing intimacy in marriage: A clinician’s guide. New York: Brunner-Routledge.Leuven Family Questionnaire: Kog, E., Vertommen, H., & Vandereycken, W. (1989). Self-report study of family interaction in eating disorder families compared to normals. In W. Vandereycken, E. Kog & J. Vanerlinden (Eds.), The family approach to eating disorders (pp.107-117). New York: PMA.CohesionConflictBoundariesOrganizationStabilityDiscussion/Exploration of the genogram – Explore and discuss the significance of the “Five Clues” that can be determined through your genogram: Significant dates – identify all important dates (e.g., historical, familial, and relationship dates), discuss what information exists about these events, and what this information adds to your understanding of the patterns in your genogram. Gender beliefs and values – discuss how these beliefs/values have thread through your genogram (or not) and what impact this may have had on your development. Secrets – identify where secrets exist in the make-up of the genogram. If there are no clear secrets, identify where (if anywhere) unknown or unspoken facets of people’s lives exist. Discuss what impact these secrets (or lack thereof) have had on the boundaries and communication patterns in your genogram. Losses – discuss how the experience(s) of loss (remember how broad that term can be) has impacted the relationship patterns in your genogram. Explore how these events may have been perceived differently by different individuals. Themes – identify the themes that run through your genogram that answer the questions "Who are we?” and “How do we behave?" What do these themes reveal about your family’s belief structure and how have they guided the family in making decisions about their current and future behaviors? Communication patterns? Conflict resolution? Attachment? Rules? Roles when family is stable? Roles in crisis?Free software is available from or that you can use to create and print your genogram. 10 24 12 ................
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