What Are Ecomaps Used For

Eco-maps are a visual map of a family’s connections to the external world. They provide a useful tool for assessment of family, social and community relationships and highlight the quality of these connections.

How are Ecomaps used in social work?

Understanding the Ecomap: An ecomap is a structural diagram of a client’s most important relationships with people, groups, and organizations; and identifies resources available in clients’ community. … Draw areas along lines to signify flow of energy, resources, etc.

What should I put on my ecomap?

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.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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