Ecomaps, Culturagrams, and Genograms

–Ecomaps, culturagrams, and genograms are assessment tools that use diagrams to assess the environmental context of the client. All are visual representations of the client’s environment and can be completed using simple tools such as paper and pencil/pen – In an ecomap, the client or family is drawn in a circle in the center of the page and the individuals, systems, activities,

and resources of the client are drawn in circles surrounding the client or family – A culturagram is an assessment tool used to examine the role that culture plays in a client’s life. It is particularly useful

for clients or families who have recently immigrated or for second- or third-generation immigrants – A genogram is used to assess the history, relationships, and dynamics of multiple generations within a family.

A genogram is a graph that has levels to capture information on each generation of the family

Social Work Responsibilities in Regard to Completing a Biopsychosocial-spiritual Assessment A biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment will contain different elements depending upon the age and concerns of the client. Throughout the process it is important to remember that the client is considered the expert on his or her problems and that each client has resources that can be identified and utilized to help resolve his or her concerns. Clients should be allowed to maintain control of the process and identify their own priorities for treatment. Social workers should be assessing all of the following areas, although the emphasis placed on each will vary by client › Identifying demographic information