Understanding the Impact of Fostering or Adopting: Family Dynamics Guide
Explore the dynamics of fostering or adopting through family systems, boundaries, roles, and decision-making. Learn to create Eco-Maps and assess energy flows for effective relationships. Get ready with handouts and worksheets for a consultative session.
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March 21, 2025 1 Meeting 8 Understanding the Impact of Fostering or Adopting
March 21, 2025 Definition of System 2 A regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole.
March 21, 2025 Family as a System 3 Family Boundaries Family Rules Family Roles Family Patterns of Decision Making Family Patterns of Communication
March 21, 2025 EcoMap 4 A tool to look at the balance between your family and the larger environment in which you live.
March 21, 2025 Creating an Eco-Map 5 Solid for a strong relationship or energy flow _______ Heavy solid for an especially strong relationship ____ Dotted for a weak relationship ------ Hash marks for a difficult relationship ///////////
March 21, 2025 Eco-Map Questions 6 1. What are at least five additional systems you know would likely be added to your Eco Map with the addition of a child through foster care or adoption? 2. For each of the above systems, which would be a source of energy and which would require energy? 3. Which of your sources of energy might be negatively affected by your becoming a foster or adoptive family? 4. Which of your sources of energy might remain strong should you become a foster or adoptive family?
March 21, 2025 Roadwork 7 Review all the handouts Complete Handout 10, Creating an EcoMap- Worksheet and bring to Meeting 9 Complete Handout 11, First Day, for the next family consultation
March 21, 2025 Roadwork 8 Complete Handout 12, Teamwork Roles of Foster and Adoptive Parents Worksheet, and bring to Meeting 9
