PYC4808
Assignment 5 2024
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Due Date: September 2024
Alisha (14 years old) was referred to a psychologist, for psychotherapeutic intervention,
because of concerning eating behaviour. Her mom, Tisha (45 years old) reported that she
has found chocolate bar wrappings hidden in Alisha’s room, and has also noticed the
remnants of vomit in the toilet bowls. In the parent intake interview, Alisha’s parents,
Tisha and Clinton (53 years old) indicated that Alisha was sexually abused by an
unknown offender at the age of three. This was reported to the SAPS, and an
investigation ensued, however, the perpetrator was never identified. At the time, Alisha
refused to go to school, threw violent temper tantrums and had nightmares at night. Her
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QUESTION 1
To answer Question 1, you are required to draw a comprehensive ecomap for the family
described in the case study. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create the ecomap
based on the symbols provided and the relationships described in the family:
Symbols:
1. Males: Represented by a square.
2. Females: Represented by a circle.
3. Deceased: Represented by a circle or square with an "X" through it.
4. Ambivalence: Represented by a zigzag line.
5. Distant relationship: Represented by dashed lines ("------").
6. Close relationship: Represented by a solid line ("_____").
7. Conflictual relationship: Represented by a line with slashes ("//////").
Ecomap Components:
1. Alisha: (Circle for female)
• Close relationship with her mother Tisha but also reports that her mother criticizes
her (potential for ambivalence).
• Distant relationship with her father Clinton due to his disengagement.
• Possible ambivalent relationship with her brother Dante due to her perception that he
receives more attention.
2. Tisha (Mother): (Circle for female)
• Close but conflictual relationship with her husband Clinton. She appears stressed,
and Alisha reports arguments between the parents.
• Close but critical relationship with Alisha. Tisha’s emotional outbursts may add strain
to this dynamic.
