SB ASSIGN

To learn more about the different approaches to defining family, access the ecomap resources in Topic Resources to assist you in completing your own Ecomap in a separate Word document. If you need assistance in creating an Ecomap in Microsoft (MS) Word, access and view the “How to Create an Ecomap in Word Tutorial” to assist you.

After you complete your Ecomap diagram in an MS Word document, address the following prompts on a second page in your Ecomap Word document (in 300-400 words), citing scholarly sources to support your claims:

1. Discuss how this tool helped you conceptualize your current family situation and define your family.
2. How does your definition of family differ from other approaches to defining family?
3. Explain different types of diversity in your family and the effects diversity has on your family.
4. Compare your family to the various types of diversity within family systems you will encounter as a social worker.
5. Discuss any new insights you gained completing this exercise.
6. Why is it important to have clients complete an Ecomap?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

This assignment is aligned to the following Social Work Competencies:

2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

3: Engage in Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) Practice

6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities (System Level: Individuals and Families)

THE RUBRIC IS ATTACHED