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Critical
Thinking Assignment #2 ECOMAP Assignment
20 points
Instructions: Read the case scenario below and address the
situation. Your entry will be evaluated for clarity, integration of information
from the text and scholarly literature, and for evidence of proofreading.
Case
Scenario
Luis, 41,
and Maria, 40 have immigrated to the US from Paraguay with their seven children
and Luis’ parents. Luis and Maria have started a new business. Luis’ father has
died, leaving a grieving elderly mother. Maria, who thought she was
experiencing menopause, is actually pregnant and Luis has just found out that
he has a progressive, debilitating disease.
You are a caseworker and you have
just received a file with this family’s name on it. This family has needs
collectively, as well as individually.
Preparing
After
reading the file, you must start preparing to meet with this family. You need to start thinking about needs the
minute you get this folder. Let’s start there. Do they speak English? What
should you do in case they do not? This should cue you to future needs as well.
Think about the children. Who may need to know that the children will be
enrolling in the school system
(school counselor)? Who may need to realize the history of this family and that
these children will have needs? (They have moved to a new country.) I wonder
what services we could find to help keep the kids busy and interacting outside
the home. What about grief? This entire family has gone through many changes.
What do you think may be beneficial regarding these changes?
Maria
is 40. Does being 40 and pregnant raise any red flags for you? She is caring
for a grieving family, 7 children and her ill husband. I am wondering if any
churches or any local volunteer services could help her. I wonder what type of
healthcare/prenatal care she is receiving or if she realizes the importance of
prenatal care. I wonder if she has insurance or if she will need to go to a
clinic for care. What about Luis? The same attention needs to be placed on providing
care for him as well.
This
family is experiencing overwhelming changes. Sometimes when working with
clients if they have a visual aid, such as an Ecomap, they can relate to the
magnitude of change and they can relate to interventions better as well.
PART A
An Ecomap is
really for you to use as a tool to help explain to clients what their
relationships are to things (you will place these “things” in outlying
circles), and then you will use the key to display the relationship between the
two.
Example: Maria is a circle within the big circle, and her healthcare
should also have an outlying circle. She should have a thick line going between
the circles to display a strong relationship, as well as a dashed line to
display stress. Of course, Luis, who is represented as a square in the large
middle circle, will have the same lines representing the relationship of a
strong connection and stress to the healthcare circle, because he too will need
healthcare.
PART B
Write
Part B of this assignment with the intention of explaining your Ecomap to the
client. This means you will need to address everything on your Ecomap with
clarity and simplicity.
“The ecomap is a wonderful tool that practitioners use to assess specific
troubles and plan interventions for the client. The ecomap is a drawing of the
client/family in its social environment. An ecomap is usually drawn jointly by
the social worker and the client. It helps both the worker and the client
achieve a holistic or ecological view of the client’s family life and the
nature of the family’s relationship with groups, associations, organizations,
other families, and individuals.
The
technique helps users (Clients and practitioners) gain insight into clients’
problems and better sort out how to make constructive changes. The technique
provides a “snapshot view” of important interactions at a particular point in
time” (Pg. 579).
Number each circle on the ecomap and address each number in
paragraph form in Part B.
This means every circle must be
numbered and have a topic, and every topic must have its own paragraph. You
must have at least 10 topics, which means you will have at least 10 paragraphs.
You will also be
providing two resources for each person that is attached to a circle. You will
explain how the resources could possibly be beneficial to the person, and you
will provide the name, address and phone numbers for the client. (Provide
resources from the area that you live in).
If I were writing this assignment, I would start with Luis and address
his needs, as well as my intentions as his caseworker. For example, I would
make a list for myself and write down
everything that is concerning to
me regarding Luis.
1. He has a progressive debilitating
disease.
2. Luis has just started a new business.
3. His father has died.
4. His elderly mother is grieving.
5. His wife is pregnant.
You should be
able to look at this short example and come up with more than one concern to
place in an outer circle. Explain your concern and provide at least two
resources for each concern.
I would move to Maria in this
same manner, then the children, and then the Grandmother.
Address everyone please. Their
care is placed in your hands.
Key
Do
not forget the “key” on your ecomap.
Without the key, I will not know how to translate “relationship lines” in your
diagram. You are to explain the relationship of the lines that extend to the
outlying circles from the person in your inner circle. Ex: If you draw a stress line,
(---------------- ),
explain why you feel that there is a stressful connection. Explain the stressors.
You may
also draw a thick line (______________ ),
to display a strong relationship to a line that
already has another identifying
line as well.
You may construct your own “key”.
Triangles are often used to represent children.
Circles are often used to represent females.
Squares are often used to
represent males. An “X” on a representation indicates death.
Case Scenario Instructions
Luis, 41,
and Maria, 40 have immigrated to the US from Paraguay with their seven children
and parents. Luis and Maria have started a new business. Luis’ father has died,
leaving a grieving elderly mother. Maria, who thought she was experiencing
menopause, is actually pregnant and Luis has just found out that he has a
progressive, debilitating disease.
a.
Draw an ecomap using the
provided information. Ecomaps are discussed in
Chapter
12. A word template for an
ecomap is attached, or you may provide your own.
b.
Discuss each of the 10-outlying
circle’s in depth in paragraph form. You are to address each concern in this
section, as well as possible resources regarding
assistance for each concern that you place in an outlying circle. You must
explain the relationship between the concern and the resource. Explain how the
resource can potentially benefit the person(s). 2 resources per person.
You may address
the children in groups such as “older and younger”, or as “upper school, middle
school, elementary school, preschool, and still at home”. This will enable you
to address concerns and needs without being specific to individual children. Individual
need’s may surface as you continue to work with this family.
Here is an
example that you may use: I would write in one outlying circle: ESL (English as
a Second Language).
I would explain
in paragraph from that I would assess if the family speaks English, and if they
do not I would have at least two resources for them to select
classes/instruction from. I would have a line from my outlying ESL circle to
the family members. I would certainly try to locate free English classes as
resources as well. (Explore what resources are available in your community and
share the contact information.) I would also explain how not speaking English
is a concern because it could create unnecessary barriers or boundaries for
this family.
ECOMAP
EXAMPLE
10 Topics = 10
CIRCLES (at least), must have a topic. Relationship Key addressing each
10 Paragraphs of explanation
20 Resources (At least TWO per
topic)
Resources:
Explore your town, or the nearest town and find resources for each circle that
you have presented as an area of concern.
Example: If you have
placed “Healthcare” in an outer circle, and you have a line going to Maria,
what are two names of places that you going to link Maria to for healthcare
services?
Provide the name, address and phone numbers for both.
By providing at least two
resources, you are empowering the client to make their own decision regarding
care, rather than you making the decision for them. If you only supply one
name, then they have only been linked to one resource.
Solution
Ecomap of Luis’s family
Submitted to:
Submitted by:
Ecomap:
Family is going through a crucial
state, main pillars of the family are facing health issues, Maria has the responsibility
of handling new house along with seven children and an older woman who is in
severe grieve. Moreover, she is pregnant
as well which is making her situation worse. On the other hand, Luis is facing issues in making his life’s family
better.
Circle 1: Health care:
The major issue is the health of the family, Luis has debilitating health disease which is
progressing day by day, on the other hand,
Maria is in dire need of medical assistance, she requires proper guidelines and
medications, it is important for both of them to take good care of health. They
should visit the hospital for regular check-ups. Luis mother also requires medical assistance as she is facing
issues regarding health. Following are phone number and address of health care
centres.
·
Hospital Grace De Seattle,
Seattle, WA 98164, USA
·
Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical
Centre 1100 9th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Circle 2: Church:
In
order to resolve their issues, the overall
family is going through a process in which their family life and personal life
is disturbed; visiting church will help
them in making their life a little better. Family can visit the church on weekends; they will be able to spend time together, which will help them to
release their stress. Also, it will allow them to greet people of their
religion which will give them the opportunity
to coordinate with them and learn some basics of their new society and its
culture. Nearby churches are mentioned below:
·
St James Cathedral 804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA
98104, USA
·
Plymouth Congregational church 1217 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 USA.
Circle 3: Family time:
The whole family is going through a grieving
stage; everyone is facing issues in their
life, children are worried about their school life and their parents are busy in making their family life better, they
have to regain that happy family life. In order to resolve these issues, they
have to spend adequate time with each
other. This will provide them with the opportunity
to talk about their life and changes which are making their life difficult; this will assist them in sharing thoughts of
each other which will lead to reducing grief (William,
Starks, & Yates, 2018) .
·
Dinner together: They can have dinner at
night altogether, although they are going
through busy routines to settle their life but
spending quality time with each other will be beneficial.
·
Plan an outing: this will help in
spending time with each other also it will help them to know about their new
city.
Circle 4: Mental health:
The mental health of every family member is
unstable; they need to take measures to
cop up with that issue. Mainly Luis’s mother is going through a huge mental
breakdown; her mental health is most
disturbed because of her spouse’s death. Kids are also going through stress as
they are facing difficulties in adjusting in this environment.
·
Visit a counsellor is suggested
for Luis’s mother. Talking about feelings will help them to release their stress
which will improve mental health.
·
The
family have to play a role in improving the mental health of each other, spending time and
listening to each other’s perspective will be helpful.
Circle 5: Schooling:
Another issue which mainly children are facing
is their schooling, 3 elder children were high school students in Paraguay,
while 3 younger children are in middle school. The
youngest one has to be admitted to
a kindergarten which will give some relaxation to Maria. Some schools are
suggested underneath.
·
The Center School 305 Harrison
St, Seattle, WA 98109
·
Pacific First Montessori, 1420
5th Ave 300, Seattle, WA 98101
Circle 6: Culture:
Maria
and family shifted to another country; they
are facing huge difficulties in adjusting their new country, there are huge
cultural gaps in this new society. Instant measurements are needed to reduce
this cultural gap to cover up issues of the family
which is going through a breakdown. In
order to cover this problem, the following
measures can be taken.
·
Visit new places in the city and meet people in those places. This will
help in understanding the cultural
behaviour of their society.
·
Accepting new culture in its
form, without moulding it will help the family
to reduce their stress which is causing issues in adjustment.
Circle 7: Outdoor activities for Kid:
The social life of kids is quite affected due
to the grieving atmosphere at home. Secondly, they have no other means of
entertainment. this routine can affect their learning power and it can also affect their personality.
Allowing them to play different outdoor games in the nearby park will help them to manage their stress. Another benefit
of this practice is that they will get
the opportunity to meet with other kids
of their age which will help them in learning new culture and their language as
well.
·
Cascade playground 333
Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
·
Downtown Seattle Association 1809 7th Ave #900, Seattle, WA 98101,
USA
Circle 8: Language Barrier:
Along
with other issues, a family of Luis is
facing issue in understanding and speaking English, as it is their second
language, this is enabling them to be efficient in society, their social life
is disturbed due to this barrier. Improving their English language skills is
very important to bring their life at the track
(Allison, Sadarangani, & Jones, 2019) . Maria and Luis can
go to language learning centres; they can become latter assist rest family members in
this matter. Address of a few language centres is
given below.
·
Washington Academy of languages
521 Wall St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
·
Zoom language Center Lic 2608 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121,
USA
Circle 9: Starting a New
Business:
Maria
and Luis are trying to establish a new business to earn their livelihood,
shifting to another country require a
whole new set up to adjust in the system,
starting a business new business is not an easy process for them especially when both
of them are facing medical conditions and mental stress as well. Accomplishing
their goal of opening a new may business require some assistance, following are
the address of the bank and law firm which they may require to
complete their process.
·
Heritage bank U.S. Bank Centre,
1420 5th Ave 3600, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
·
Clausen Law Firm PLLC 701 5th
Ave 4400, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Circle 10: Socializing
They
need to build relationships with people around them this will help them to
resolve their social problems, they require strong
connectivity with their society to improve their living and to cover up social and cultural gaps (Marco, Greenhaus, & Weer, 2015)
·
In order to cover this issue,
they can arrange meet-ups with their
neighbours.
·
Visiting nearby parks,
churches, and other social places will help them to meet people and learn about their new culture.
Bibliography
Allison, S., Sadarangani, T., & Jones, S.
(2019). Strategies for overcoming language barriers in research. Journal
of Advanced Nursing , 12.
William, G., Starks, L., & Yates, M. (2018). The
importance of family. The role of mutual fund family reputation in
investment decisions, 1.
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