Summary ECOSYSTEMIC PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction 4 Question 1: Three-generational genogram of the Roger’s family 5 Question 2: Ecomap of the Roger’s family 6 Question 3a: The perspective of each one of the family members 7 Question 3b: The Developmental Framework of the Rogers Family 9 Question 4: First-order cybernetic description of the Roger’s family 11 Question 5: Second-order cybernetic description of the Roger’s family 13 Conclusion 15 List of references 16 Introduction Assignment 3 is comprised of five questions which pertain to the case study provided at the beginning of the assignment in Tutorial Letter 101/0/2018. I am required to analyse the case study and apply various theories from Ecosystemic Psychology to the case study in terms of the related questions. The questions cover aspects of Ecosystemic Psychology, such as, a three generational genogram, an ecomap, developmental frameworks, as well as first-order and second-order cybernetics. Question 1: Three generational genogram of the Roger’s family Tom’s dad (no info available) Rose 68 Tom 46 Married for 22 years – in constant conflict Joan 44 Cathy’s boyfriend is a source of support for her Boyfriend Dating Cathy 20 Cathy despises Lindy Lindy 15 Cathy is protective of Lucy Lucy 6 Map Key Female Male Affected: Anorexia Nervosa Marriage Dating Relationship: Conflict Relationship: Despise Relationship: Distant Relationship: Estranged Relationship: Close Relationship: Protective Relationship: Supportive Lucy ignored by her dad Question 2: Ecological Map of the Roger’s Family Map Key Attachment: Weak Attachment: Positive Attachment: Negative Direction of influence (Negative influence) (Positive influence)