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ECO-MAPS

The eco-map helps to identify family resources at-a-glance. Areas of strength and concern are presented to assist in

creating a picture of the family’s world. Information is gathered in circles. Eco-maps are a snapshot in time.

Periodically update changes in connections to resources—especially natural familial and community resources to

maximize usefulness of the tool. The list below helps spur questions and generate deeper discussion about resources

and strengths during the initial visit.

Extended Family

Medical/Health Care

 Who is in the area that can be a support for you

 ALL family members: physical illness or disease

 What kind of relationship

 Effects of chemical use

 What kind of insurance

 Effects of chemical use

Income

 Financial status

 Access to medical care

 Sources of income

 Psychological illness, disease

 Budgeting

Social Services/Resources

 County or Tribal/Financial Services/Child Welfare

Friends

 Close – Supportive – Conflictive

 Names of workers

 Where located

 Neighborhood centers

 What kind of contact - frequency

 Agencies / counseling involved with in the past

 Positive or negative experiences

Recreation

 What do you do for fun

Work/School

 What do you do for relaxation

 Employment—past/present

 What would you like to do

 What work are you interested in pursuing

 Interests and / or hobbies

 What type of skills, vocation

 What have you done in the past

 Degree or school until what grade

 Positive or negative experiences

Spiritually/Religion

 Spirituality and/or religious affiliation growing up

Neighborhood

 What kind of experiences did you have

 How long at present home

 With what activities were you involved

 What is your neighborhood like

 Current spiritual beliefs and religious affiliations

 Do you feel safe in your home and neighborhood

 Where did you grow up, and what was it like

When showing connections with the ecomap, indicate the nature of the connections with a descriptive word or by

drawing different kinds of lines:

Strong connections: ----------

Tenuous connections: ._._._._

Stressful connections: //////

Draw arrows along the connection lines to signify the flow of energy and resources.

Identify significant people and fill in empty circles as needed. See the example Kelly Family below.

CWTS

CWFT Module 7 Chapter 2

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