LibGuides: MSW-5002 v7: Week 3 Resources

Week 3 Resources

Empowerment Series: Understanding Generalist Practice

Kirst-Ashman, K.K,, & Hull, Jr., G.H. (2018). Empowerment Series: Understanding Generalist Practice.. Cengage Learning.

Chapter 9: Understanding families: Family Assessment
Chapter 10: Understanding families: Family Assessment

Access your Redshelf book by clicking on the Getting Started module in your course, or click on the Bookshelf link at the top of your course

Bowen Family Systems Therapy with Transgender Minors: A Case Study
Healy, R.W., & Allen, L.R. (2020). Bowen family systems therapy with transgender minors: A case study. Clinical Social Work Journal, 48, 402-411.
Healy and Allen (2020) examine the rising rate of gender dysphoria cases presented to clinicians. This article uses a Bowen family systems framework as the theoretical framework.
Family Therapy
Hesketh, V. (2015). Family therapy [Video]. SAGE Knowledge.
Constructing the Multigenerational Family Genogram: Exploring a Problem in Context
Lerner, S. (Producer). (1983). Constructing the multigenerational family genogram: Exploring a problem in context. [Video]. Altschul Group Corporation.
Applying a Family Resilience Framework in Training, Practice, and Research: Mastering the Art of the Possible
Walsh, F. (2016). Applying a family resilience framework in training, practice, and research: Mastering the art of the possible. Family Process, 55, 616.
Walsh (2016) explores resilience as it relates to assessment and intervention in trauma scenarios. Family resilience and mapping the family resilience process are two key topics discussed in the Family Process journal article.

Week 3 Assignment Resources

How to draw a genogram
Don't Forget The Bubbles. (2019, June 9). How to draw a genogram [Video]. YouTube.
View this short video about constructing a genogram.

The following are online genogram drawing tools - please feel free to explore the options below or find another online tool:

Google Docs Drawing Tool

You can create a genogram within a Google Docs document using the drawing tool, adding shapes for individuals and connecting them with lines to represent relationships. Note: You may need to be logged into a Google Account to access this feature.

Canva

Canva provides a wide range of genogram templates and a user-friendly interface for customization.

Creately

Creately offers specialized shape libraries and templates for creating detailed and accurate genograms, suitable for personal and clinical use.

LucidChart

Lucidchart allows for both template-based and data-driven genogram creation, with the ability to import data in CSV format.

GenoTool

GenoTool simplifies genogram creation with a user-friendly interface and features like automatic line placement between individuals.