Genograms are an excellent way to show the multigenerational family as a whole. When looking at a genogram, it is easier to see various pieces of information that exist within the family system. When creating a genogram, it is necessary to obtain a great deal of information to allow for accuracy as well as proficiency within the genogram. Overall, a genogram is helpful to find patterns in the family system, and recognize traits that may have been unknown. Throughout this segment is a personalized summarization of a genogram, an examination of the contemporary family, a discussion regarding the analysis of the genogram, and reflections regarding the process of creating a genogram. Contemporary Family
Within the genogram that I created, I am the index person. I come from a middle-class family. During my childhood, I recall watching my parents fight frequently regarding money and finances, although we always made it. I also remember watching my Dad say things to my Mom that were abusive. My Dad grew up in a family where his father was emotionally and physically abusive towards his mother. Due to the amount of abuse, my father underwent a psychological breakdown when he was a child. This event affected him to the point that he had to go live with his grandparents in another state. My great-grandma was a very good influence on my Dad, and helped to make a positive contribution to his childhood. My great-grandma was a very faithful individual, and not only was a spiritual mentor to my father, but also in my life.
The Essay on Blackberries: Family And Father
People reflect upon their lives trying to find out when the age of innocence has come to an end. In the short story “Blackberries,” written by Leslie Norris, such simple events take place, but in truth, changes one’s life forever. The tale of a young boy goes through a series of trials and tribulations that first seem almost at the point of nirvana, but in the end leads him to ...
While this living situation helped my Dad, the trauma that he witnessed growing up impacted the rest of his life. His anxiety became so severe that he developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which worsened over time. There is also tension between him and his brothers, which has escalated over time. His oldest brother which whom he was the closest, died of cancer. Eventually, his mother was divorced from his father and remarried. My Mom grew up in middle-class military family that constantly moved around the world. Moving around the world so frequently made it hard for my Mom to be able to grow roots in any one place. She faced a somewhat difficult childhood, as her mother was emotionally abusive. Although my childhood was not always easy, I have become stronger through my experiences. I met my husband in college, and after our sophomore year, we married. My husband has been my greatest support, helping me get through some of the most difficult life changes. We are both full-time, working students, and are middle-class.
My husband became a manager at the age of twenty-one, and has supported us in having a prosperous lifestyle. While things may be tight at times, we remember how blessed we are and seem to always make it through. My husband comes from a very well differentiated and supportive family. His biggest struggle has been sharing his life with his twin sister. During his childhood and now as an adult, she is outspoken and tends to demand attention. Due to many differences between the two and lifestyle choices that my husband does not agree with, he has chosen to remain distant from her. His sister was involved with several men during her dating years and contracted Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
She underwent extreme surgery to try and prevent the disease from worsening. She then got pregnant before she was married, as she thought she would not be able to have children. She was pregnant during her wedding, which was a stress on my husband’s family, as they don’t believe in having sex prior to marriage. My husband, his sister and father suffer from Dyslexia. While this has been a lifelong struggle, they have each mastered their challenge and have been resilient. Religion has been a very important aspect within my multigenerational family system. My mother and father came from families that were raised as part of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).
The Term Paper on Comparison Of “in Praise Of Slowness” And “Old Father Time Becomes A Terror”
The clock is ticking no matter what people do. Some people choose to be busier than others, as well as some people do prefer do the path less travelled. Carl Honore’s “In Praise of Slowness” and Richard Tomkins “Old Father Time Becomes a Terror”, each author shows a genuine concern for the fast paced society. Carl Honore discusses the praise of slowness through a very bias window and shows his ...
This church is a branch off of the Mormon Church. As my parents grew older and were away from their families, they each began searching the Bible and felt that the church they had come from was not Biblically sound, and together they made a decision to leave the church. They began searching for churches, and eventually found the Church of the Nazarene. This is the church that I grew up in. As soon as my mother and father separated, my Dad became involved and a member of the Presbyterian Church, and my Mother was forced to leave her church as she moved out of state and is a part of a Christian Church. I decided that I no longer wanted to be associated with any sect of a church, and have become a non-denominational Christian. My husband grew up in the Church of the Nazarene, and the college we attended was affiliated with this church. His parents both grew up in this church, but due to a falling-out within the church, his parents have become members of the Wesleyan Church. Analysis Discussion
After completing the genogram map, one of the most important aspects of the assignment is to analyze the information learned and put it all into perspective. When I took the time to look at the different patterns in my multigenerational family, I noticed that on my father’s side there is a history of cancer, emotional problems, and abuse issues. Looking at the map in this way has helped me open my eyes to problems that I could have currently, or problems that I could potentially have. First of all, knowing that there is a pattern of cancer in the family has made me want to have a regular exam to make sure that my body is in good shape. Some cancers are not avoidable, but things can be done to try and prevent it.
Second of all, I noticed that my grandmother and father both suffer from some type of emotional and anxiety disorders. This is a good pattern to be aware of because this means there is a possibility that my children or myself could develop an emotional disorder. Awareness of this fact helps to be able to recognize different symptoms and behaviors, and know that an emotional disorder could be present. Understanding that there is a history of physical abuse makes realize that I need to be aware of how I react and respond to certain situations. When I evaluate the genogram by looking on my mother’s side, I can notice a pattern of different illnesses. Looking at my grandma, she had a rare nervous system disease along with my aunt and uncle.
The Essay on Family Willy Life Things
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman American Dream Corrupted In tially into the play, I was captivated by the theme, a man driven to suicide due to work. This occurs almost on a daily basis because our culture is so consumed on being consumed, I cannot understand why. Why would someone commit themselves to such unhealthy lifestyles and for what reason? Did Willy want his family to have everything ...
This information is very helpful to me especially since I know that I am right in line to potentially carry one of the illnesses. I can be aware of my physical functioning and recognize if something is wrong. I can also see a history of different types of abuse, both physical and emotional on both sides of the family. I think that watching this behavior within my family makes it easier to be emotionally abusive to those I love in my own family. I know there have been times when I have said and done things I don’t mean, but I would never want to be abusive like some of the interactions I witnessed in my own family system. Looking at the genogram from a socioeconomic standpoint, it appears that my family has been able to provide a steady income in order to provide enough for food, shelter, and clothing. Realizing the amount of work that goes in to a financially sound family has helped me recognize the amount of work that has to be put in. I want to make sure that I always work hard so that I can provide a good home for my family.
When I evaluate my family genogram from a spiritual viewpoint, I can see that God has always been a big part of my family. I am most proud of this pattern because in my opinion, it is the most important trait that I continue to pass down. I am also grateful that God has not only been apart of my multigenerational family, but for my husband and his family as well. Although the beliefs and religious views between each generation have been different, I am grateful that each generation has had a belief in God and had a strong belief system. I may not have agreed with what individuals have believed in, but I do believe in their faith and incredible trust in God. Genogram Reflection
Through the completion of the genogram assignment, I feel that there have been many things that I have been able to see in a new light. Through the construction of the genogram, I have been able to understand the importance of a family system. I think there were things that I didn’t realize before, such as how much cancer runs within my family, and that there is some history of psychological dysfunction in my multigenerational family. I think that as we go through life, we tend to take things as they have been handed to us, and we don’t see the whole picture. If I had not sat down and created my genogram, I would not have made these connections, and would not have been able to recognize certain things to look out for in the future. I feel like this assignment has strengthened me and made me really appreciate where I come from and who I am as an individual.
The Essay on We Are Media Things Don Feel
"We are media", media is us, and we are one." In this simple statement I site my definition of media ecology. If we would all take a look at our lives we are just a jumble of representations. From the moment we are born to the day that we die we are media. We are born a certain sex boy or girl. That represents something. Boys wear blue girls wear pink. This is a signifier to everyone of what we ...
Although I may not have accomplished a lot in my own life, I can see how much those who have come before me have accomplished, and I know that through there resilience, I find happiness and peace. It can also be difficult facing some of the issues that arise in a family, and while this assignment had me go back in time and rediscover some hurtful things, I can also see how certain difficulties have been overcome and persevered through. I also enjoyed doing the interviews and research for this assignment. I was able to learn more about my great-grandmother with whom I was very close, and finding out this information allowed me to feel closer to her, and feel as though she were still here with me. Overall, I learned more about who I am and where I come from, and what all is yet to come.
