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    An ecomap is a diagram that shows an individual's relationships with their environment. It was developed in 1975 and is used by social workers and nurses. An ecomap visualizes the quality of connections as positive/nurturing or negative/stressful, and shows strong or weak connections. It can uncover sources of depression/anxiety or hidden support systems.

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    Ecomap

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    An ecomap is a diagram that shows an individual's relationships with their environment. It was developed in 1975 and is used by social workers and nurses. An ecomap visualizes the quality of connections as positive/nurturing or negative/stressful, and shows strong or weak connections. It can uncover sources of depression/anxiety or hidden support systems.

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    An ecomap is a diagram that shows an individual's relationships with their environment. It was developed in 1975 and is used by social workers and nurses. An ecomap visualizes the quality of connections as positive/nurturing or negative/stressful, and shows strong or weak connections. It can uncover sources of depression/anxiety or hidden support systems.

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    Ecomap

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    An ecomap is a diagram that shows an individual's relationships with their environment. It was developed in 1975 and is used by social workers and nurses. An ecomap visualizes the quality of connections as positive/nurturing or negative/stressful, and shows strong or weak connections. It can uncover sources of depression/anxiety or hidden support systems.

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    Ecomap
    An Ecomap is a diagram that shows the social and personal relationships of an
    individual with his or her environment. It is often used in counseling by social
    workers or nurses. Ecomaps were developed in 1975 by Dr. Ann Hartman who is
    also credited with creating the genogram.

    An Ecomap is sometimes also referred to as an eco-map or ecogram.


    How Ecomaps are Used
    Ecomaps not only document the connections between family members and the
    outside world, but they also provide a way to visualize the quality of those
    connections either as positive and nurturing or negative wrought with conflict and
    stress. Connections can also be considered strong or weak.

    An Ecomap can be a powerful tool for discovering possible sources of depression


    and anxiety as well as uncovering hidden support systems in friends, neighbors,
    clubs, professional agencies, charities, and social or religious organizations.
    How to Draw an Ecomap
    An Ecomap can be drawn by a social worker using information gathered in
    interviews, but sometimes clients can draw their own Ecomaps.

    Start by drawing the family unit or individual inside a large circle. Next, draw circles
    that represent people or groups the central unit has a relationship with. These could
    be extended family members, friends, business associates, institutions, and so on.

    Finally, as the most important step in creating an Ecomap, draw in the connections
    between the family unit or individual and the external entities. These connections
    can be strong and positive, stressful and negative, or uncertain. Each has its own
    notation. Arrows can indicate the flow of attention and energy.
    Best Practices When Creating an Ecomap
    Identify the client(s). Determine whose problem you're trying to solve. Look at
    both the individual and possible family dynamics. For this reason, most
    Ecomaps start with a very basic genogram.
    Determine relevant social and environmental systems. Identify individual(s)
    and organizations who have a family connection or play a role in the client's
    life.
    Specify the type of relationship. Use lines to represent the relationships
    within the system. Use different line types for different relationship types.
    Specify direction. Use arrowheads to indicate the direction of influence for
    each relationship. Arrows pointing towards the client indicate that the system
    primarily influences the client. If the arrow is pointing from the client towards
    the system, the opposite is true. In some cases there is a two-directional flow
    of influence so the arrows point in both directions.
    Add a date. Always add a date to your Ecomap because over time these
    relationships may change and you may want to re-evaluate or re-map.
    Evaluate the results. Use the Ecomap to gain a greater understanding of the
    client and the relationships that influence them. It's a good way to start a
    discussion and ask the right questions in counseling.

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