#generate genogram

[easygenogram]

Create a Genogram Online: Visualize Your Family Relationships

Discover how to create a genogram online. Learn the process of building detailed family trees that capture complex relationships, health histories, and emotional connections. Whether you're a therapist, genealogist, or simply curious about your family history, learn the best online tools and techniques to design an informative and visually appealing genogram.

[qwoach]

Online Genogram Maker - Qwoach

Qwoach's online genogram maker offers an intuitive way to visualize family structures, from emotional dynamics to health patterns. Perfect for professionals seeking deeper family insights. Contact now!

[bodyalive]

First off, what is inherited trauma? It’s the emotional, psychological, and biological imprint of your family’s unresolved trauma—passed down through generations. You might feel it as: - Chronic anxiety - Fears you can’t explain - Unexplained health issues - Obsessive thoughts and habits But let's see what science says ↓

Scientists have discovered that trauma changes your genes. When your ancestors experienced trauma (war, poverty, abuse), their bodies adapted to survive. These changes—called epigenetic tags—alter how genes are expressed. Translation? You inherit more than their hair color. You inherit their survival responses.

Trauma doesn’t just shape your emotions—it rewires your biology. Studies prove it. - Offspring of Holocaust survivors exhibited altered stress hormone profiles, predisposing them to anxiety disorders and PTSD. - A study of Ukrainian families affected by the Holodomor famine revealed transgenerational impacts such as anxiety, shame, food hoarding, and authoritarian parenting styles. These biological adaptations were once survival mechanisms but now they are inherited...

How do you know if you’re carrying inherited trauma? Here are common signs: - Recurring family patterns (addiction, conflict, failure). - Fears or beliefs that feel irrational. - Chronic stress or illness with no clear cause. These patterns will persist until they’re consciously addressed.

But here’s the good news: You can break the cycle. Healing inherited trauma doesn’t just change your life—it transforms future generations. Epigenetics changes are not permanent— they can be changed through therapeutic works at any time. As a holistic therapist, here’s what I’ve seen work best:

Step 1: Explore your family Genogram. What unspoken events shaped your family? - Loss, war, migration, abuse, or betrayal? - Secrets, silences, or "taboo" topics? Understanding these root events is essential to healing.

Step 2: Recognize inherited language. Listen for repeating family phrases: - "We never get ahead." - "It’s hard to trust people." - "Love always ends in pain." - "Money doesn't grow on trees" These beliefs often reflect unhealed trauma passed down to you generationally...

Step 3: Rewire your nervous system Inherited trauma isn’t just emotional—it’s stored in your body and nervous system. In my experience as a therapist, neuroscience-based tools are the most effective at directly healing trauma in the mind-body system. Talk therapy often falls short at this. Here’s what works instead ↓

Proven Neuroscience tools for healing: • Somatic therapies: TRE (Tension Release Exercises). • Breathwork: Polyvagal breathing to calm the nervous system. • Meditation and mindfulness: Rewire emotional responses. These tools directly reset your body’s stress response, creating lasting change...

Step 4: Rewrite the narrative. Trauma may have shaped your family story, but it doesn’t define you. Use Narrative Therapy (CBT) to shift limiting beliefs: - “I’m safe to succeed.” - “Love doesn’t have to hurt.” - “I’m free to create a new path.”

You’re not broken. Inherited trauma isn’t a life sentence—it’s a calling to heal what others couldn’t. When you do the work, you don’t just free yourself. You free your family’s past and future.

[Brian Maierhofer]

[briar--rising]

Started making a genogram in therapy today and it's fascinating to realize just how much I straight up don't know about my family. What were my great grandparent's names? What year were any family members other than me, my parents, and my brother born? In what generation did we immigrate? What did my grandparents die from? Is my grandmother's brother still alive? Did my grandfather have any siblings? I do not know!

[nursingwriter]

¶ … Frame, M.W., (2001). The Spiritual Genogram in Training and Supervision. The Family Journal. 9 (109): Retrieved from: http://www.sagepub.com/thomas2e When dealing with family counselling issues, spiritual issues often arise depending on the culture and belief systems of the individual or family. Often it is beneficial to have an understanding of the entire family structure -- which can be tailored to meet the needs of the specific professional (medical, social, familial, or spiritual). One way to do this is through a pictorial display of relationships, called a genogram, used primarily to identify repetitive patterns of behavior or hereditary tendencies (McGoldrick, et.al., 2008). Frame (2001) takes a bit different approach to the use of genograms. Instead of simply looking at familial relationship or generational relationships, the spiritual genogram identifies affiliations, events and conflicts within family organizations based on spiritual matters. It can be used as both a tool and training template to help both the counsellor and the individual make more sense of their own religious heritage while examining their own spiritual growth potential. The article is well-researched and scholarly. The material is qualitative in focus, and deals with relationships and understanding of past family issues in line with current spiritual questions or crises. The material is presented in a pscyho-social manner as a tool for counsellors to unlock another dimension of a person's life. Because of the qualitative nature of the instrument, however, there are no hard and fast rules for either interpreting the results or what results may be uncovered. The individual nature of the instrument is part of the power -- for discussion, to provide a graphical way to understand relationships, and to get the individual to think about ways in which their own spiritual attitudes may have been shaped by family heritage. This is certainly buttressed by the use of peer-reviewed and scholarly source materials, as well as actual qualitative data presented as a guide and/or template example. Hess, D. (2012). The Impact of Religiosity on Personal Financial Decisions. Journal of Religion and Society. 14 (2): Retrieved from: http://moses.creighton.edu/jrs/2012/2012-17.pdf The impact of religion on individual and familial attitudes is a complex social and psychological issue. Because there is such a wide variety of personal preference regarding religiosity, and an even wider continuum gulf, personal financial decisions are some of the most difficult to quantify based on personal attitudes. Additionally, there are different expectations that arise depending on one's faith -- certain dogmas strongly insist on certain percentile tithes, others are less rigid. Some ask that members disclose their income, others allow for this to be more private (Allitt, 2005). Hess (2012) specifically looks at whether people in areas of higher than average religious norms may have credit scores, lower debt, lower incidents of bankruptcy or foreclosures, and generally higher financial acuity and security. The results show that there seems to be a correlation between high religious culture and a stronger degree of ethical behavior, a lower likelihood of risk. Adopting this lower level of risk and higher fiscal and ethical behavior, these households tend to have lower credit card balances and a system to manage their money in a more conservative manner. This study was quantitative in focus, and used a database of over 600,000 respondents and interviews, cross-tabulating the results based on religious affiliation, importance of religion in one's daily life, and whether the household attends religious services regularly. A series of hypotheses were tested with the expectation that persons in areas of high religiosity would have less debt, fewer credit cards, and higher credit scores. All the hypotheses were proved to be true, which should prove valuable to political action groups, investors, banks, and demographers. The study was quite robust in nature, and the database used (from Gallup) professional. Sources are exhaustive in nature, academic in scope, and use both standard materials from the literature and current (2009-2010) new research. Appropriate levels of statistical analysis were used to correlate the data, and the confidence level is appropriate. The author does acknowledge that certain financial crises may or may not be the result of ethical behavior (medical bankruptcies, foreclosures, etc.), but the association between religious attitudes and fiscal health is proven. REFERENCES Allitt, P. (2005). Religion in American Since 1945: A History. New York: Columbia University Press. Frame, M.W., (2001). The Spiritual Genogram in Training and Supervision. The Family Journal. 9 (109): Retrieved from: http://www.sagepub.com/thomas2e Hess, D. (2012). The Impact of Religiosity on Personal Financial Decisions. Journal of Religion and Society. 14 (2): Retrieved from: http://moses.creighton.edu/jrs/2012/2012-17.pdf McGolrick, M., et.al., (2008). Genograms: Assessment and Intervention. New York: Norton. Read the full article

[hekateinhell]

once again attempting to manipulate the reward center of my brain by having my homework pulled up on one tab and my Daniel & Armand fic thoughts/general thoughts/trauma thoughts doc in the other tab for maximum pay-off

[familytreemaker12-blog]

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[an-organized-confusion]

Decided to update the genogram I had going for the Begotten!AU (up to the generation their families immigrated to the States). Some info on the twins’ extended family may change here...

The twins’ dad’s Costa Rican diaspora. Vic’s also the baby in his generation. Liêm is a Vietnamese American brother-in-law (was curious about the Asian rep in Santa Ana, and there’s a BIG Vietnamese community over there). Abel is a Brazilian brother-in-law.

Since IDENTICAL twins are pretty damn random (fraternal twins can be genetically predisposed matrilineally) - the fact Vic/Carrie AND Liêm/Beatriz had them is a topic often brought up in get-togethers... :,D

The twins’ mom is Filipino-Mexican (~3:1) diaspora. Only girl in the generation and middle kid. One of her brothers, Jovie, is gay. Unsure if their kid is adopted or brought in by surrogacy or surrendered in a split.

Said it before, but Vic (more 50/50) and Carrie (more hetero in preferences) are bi af... and Roman + Remus are aroace here. :,D

Rest of the info’s particulars are spoilers.

Oh yeah, it’s a fun contrast with my other AUs where they either have disconnected or broken attachments with extended family (the Banaags and Espinozas actually enjoy each other’s company; there’s a culture of healthy/robust relationships in the majority of the lot).

[rholenceclaire]

Family tree is one of the activity that is always present ever since I was an elementary student. But now, it became a broad concept for doing a genogram includes the families relationship history, and even their medical condition. While working on the genogram, it was the very first time that I found out that both of my grandparents had a miscarriage. Aside from that, there's a lot of health problems that are mostly genetic and serious life takers. Considering this danger of our family's health, we should really take care of our health especially in my generation for both of my family side is at risk.

Furthermore, it was enjoyable to ask the birth orders of my parents for the fact that they have a lot of siblings and it has been a journey to ask my uncles and aunts medical condition.

[lancespina]

A Facet Of My Blood

My father's bloodline is less intricate but still cannot be labeled as perfect. My genogram has scanty symbols because our clan is primarily made up of traditional family structures. I guess the reason why I finished this at no time is that we are not as big or convoluted as the other families. I noticed that the generation before us was dominated by women, whereas ours had lesser females and became male-dominated.As second-generation couples are legally married, this made me understand how important marriage is to us. This diagram also has helped me realize how close we are. Our lineage was naturally close, especially if they were siblings. Although some relatives have distant relationships, I am pleased that we do not face serious issues such as abuse in any form. Perhaps because we place such high importance on our families, we do not keep grudges or fight for a long period. As our branches are rapidly extending across generations, it is also good news that our relatives are becoming more receptive to new family structures. After all, blood merely relates us together, but relationships create a family.

[bwayfan25]

Chapters: 1/?
Fandom: ER (TV 1994)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Susan Lewis (ER TV 1994), Kerry Weaver, Elizabeth Corday, Mark Greene (ER TV 1994), John Carter (ER TV 1994), Mildred Weaver, Annie Levin - Character, Suzie Lewis, Charlie Lewis, Original Characters
Additional Tags: Family Feels, Mother-Daughter Relationship, Motherhood, Found Family, Work Family, Set in the matriarchs universe, One Shot Collection, There will be grief, i’m warning you now, Growing Up, will bounce around seasons, and may include some modern stuff too
Summary:

“The backbone of a genogram is a graphic depiction of how different family members are biologically and legally related to one another from one generation to the next. This map is a construction of squares and circles representing people and lines delineating their relationships. Each family memberis represented by a box (male) or a circle (female)… Sharing a family’s history is a sacred relationship.” - Genograms: Assessment and Intervention, 1999

No one exists in a vacuum and certainly not those who are related by blood, love, and any combination thereof. A collection of one-shots set in the “matriarchs” universe focused on family in all its wonderful and complicated variations. Bounces around seasons and may include some modern stuff too. Titled for the genographic depiction of the relationships of mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives

I’m writing more stuff if anyone is interested

[easygenogram]

Unlock the Power of Genograms: Build a Genogram

Understanding family dynamics is vital in fields like psychology, social work, therapy, and nursing. A genogram goes beyond traditional family trees, uncovering emotional ties, patterns, and generational trends. Build a Genogram now with EasyGenogram.

[dalishious]

for amaris's family tree, did you do all that in photo shop? or did you use a generator type thing?

If you mean the images, I made them in the DA:O toolset. If you mean the layout, I made that myself in GIMP using the genogram format we use at work with patients lol

[nursingwriter]

Family Genogram Synopsis Me = Female, 20 yrs old. One older brother = 25 yrs old, named Eduardo (Eddie). Lives in Los Angeles. Mother = named Estrella. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1949, grew up in Buenos Aires and Panama City. Her father, my grandfather Abraham, was born in 1915 in Malaga, Spain to two Sephardic Jewish parents. My mother's mother, named Donna, was born in Buenos Aires in 1924. Donna's mother was also Sephardic Jewish, born in Spain and moved to Argentina with her husband, a Spanish Catholic who converted to Judaism. Abraham owned a small watch repair store in Malaga. He met Donna in Madrid while they were both in college there. Donna was a writer and artist who had several poems published but never received a lot of recognition for her work. Donna and Abraham are both still alive and now live in Panama City. My mother moved from Panama City to New York City in 1968 to attend NYU. Father = Marcus. Born in Ankara, Turkey in 1949. Moved with his family to Israel in 1952 where they lived on a kibbutz that they helped form. His mother and father remained in Israel until their deaths. They were integral parts of their community. I met them only once, when I was five. My father went to college in Tel Aviv, and then moved to New York City, where he met my mother. Both of them are journalists. Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Strengths Both my mother and my father are physically robust. Both have good eyesight, healthy heart, and neither of them smoke. My mother's father (Abraham) smoked when he was young, but quit about twenty years ago. Abraham has some heart troubles and takes medications to lower his blood pressure, but in general he is healthy. He walks to work every day and plays tennis once a week. My grandmother Donna is about fifteen pounds overweight but has no chronic illnesses. She has had a benign tumor removed from her breast, but that is the only health problem that she had. Donna told me that both her parents lived well into their nineties, and that his father was a rabbi in Malaga. Abraham's parents also lived long, but not into their nineties. His father had a heart attack in his late sixties and his mother passed away at around 80 years old. Therefore, longevity runs in the family. My father Marcus is extraordinarily healthy and takes good care of himself. He runs three times a week and works out at the gym. He also tries to eat as healthy as possible. Neither of my parents are vegetarian but they eat light fare and don't overeat. They passed on their good eating habits to me. My father's love of exercise, especially running, also rubbed off on me. Psychologically, my family members also seem robust. My father and mother both have keen minds and high intelligence. As journalists, both also have strong powers of critical thinking and prefer rationality and reason: they do not shy away from a good argument and our dinner table discussions are never boring. I did not know my grandparents on my father's side very well, but from what I did know and from what my father told me, they were reserved people, very quiet. However, he claims that they were both exceptionally well-read and highly intelligent. They were also viewed as the moral pillars of their community in Israel. My mother's parents are both a bit eccentric. When I visit them in Panama City they love to throw parties. They are socialites, even in their old age. Their love of social situations is a positive influence on the entire family. My parents are not as eccentric or outgoing as Abraham and Donna, but both of my parents enjoy going out with friends. Socially, everyone in my family seems healthy. Social anxiety has never been a problem for me or as far as I know, anyone else. Also, the Latin and Jewish influences in my family mean that social events are very important and usually entail large gatherings with lots of cousins and extended family. Spiritually we are also a strong bunch. My father's parents were especially strong figureheads, because they devoted their lives to the kibbutz in Israel. Their work on the kibbutz was a labor of love and spiritual service. Communal living implied that devotion to God was expressed throughout their daily lives, doing simple labor like farming and construction. They were religious people, too. They follow most of the precepts of the Jewish religion and celebrate all the Jewish holidays. The Sephardic Jews tend to be orthodox in their approach to the religion, except for the younger generations. My mother's parents are also religious and we have celebrated many holidays with them. However, they don't talk about God or their personal beliefs; their spirituality is expressed through their social lives, through their morals and their upright dealings with other people including their family members. Influences on my make-up and my well-being My family has influenced my physical, psychological, and spiritual realities and my sense of self. Physically I have inherited strong genes. My eyesight is perfect, and other than the odd cold I have never had a serious health problem. Neither of my parents have ever had cancer nor heart disease. Also, my parents imparted good lifestyle habits in their children. I believe eating well and exercising has been important factors in my overall health. I also do not smoke or abuse drugs. My parents both drink socially, and so do I. From my grandparents and my parents I learned to love socializing and parties, although I also like to be alone. I believe that my parents both possess a strong sense of self, and as a result I have never had any psychological or adjustment problems. I recognize both the need for solitude and the need for togetherness, which is why relationships have never been a problem for me. I know where and how to draw boundaries between myself and other people. I instinctually know when to reach out for help and when to draw upon my own reserves of psychological strength. Friends have told me that I am a good listener; I tend to stay quiet while people talk, which is something my parents have always done with me. Instead of butting in and offering advice unbidden, I will hear the person out and let them figure out their own approach and their own solutions. My parents raised me with a balanced and consistent discipline, likely due to their cohesive upbringing. Their shared background and religion probably helped them form sets of rules and behaviors with which to raise children. When my brother and I were growing up, we were treated with respect but my parents were not overly lenient either. Furthermore, both of my parents were steeped in a strong sense of spirituality and community. The Jewish religion and traditions were integral parts of their lives when they grew up and they raised my brother and I to have strong concepts of self and where we fit into the world. Our religious upbringing was more centered on community and respect for tradition than on dogma or abstract theology. For us, the perception of God was a personal matter, whereas the way we treated other people was the real hallmark of our spiritual health. Utilizing my strengths within the community My parents love of journalism led me to pursue a similar path during the course of my education, although I have yet to solidify my career goals. Having been brought up in an atmosphere filled with a high sense of reason and rationality has prevented me from accepting anything at face value. I enjoy asking questions and probing into a variety of subject matters. As a result, I enjoy education because it challenges me to think critically about a wide range of subjects. Although I do not yet know exactly what career path I wish to take, I feel increasingly drawn toward some aspect of either public relations or social work. Regardless, I feel that I will be working with other people on collaborative projects or in the role of a counselor. I feel that my communication skills are strong, which can be used in situations requiring mediation. I can make a difference in the community by applying myself to whatever I am doing to the best of my ability, regardless of what it is. If I do decide to become a social worker, I would most like to work with underprivileged children. I feel that my upbringing has been immensely positive and I would like to share my strengths with others and help children thrive in spite of their unfortunate circumstances. Also, because I have a strong sense of self, I believe I will be able to act as a role model for those who need psychological or spiritual support. My good listening skills will also come in handy if I do decide to go into counseling work. Nevertheless, I might still decide to work in a more corporate environment: rather than in a counselor role, I could apply my strengths equally as well in a position requiring analysis, communication, and creativity. Like most people, I am drawn to activities that I am good at. Therefore, as I continue my education I hope to discover exactly which fields entice me the most and which I excel at more than others. My parents have always encouraged me to do whatever I feel drawn to and whatever I feel will stimulate me and make me happy. Their positive messages will continue to influence me, in my choice of graduate school and my selection of a career.   https://www.paperdue.com/customer/paper/positive-psychology-63632#:~:text=Logout-,PositivePsychology,-Length5pages Read the full article

[atiny-one-blog]

3-3-3: Kyle's very own Spring Awakening

Blog Entry: April 19 2019 (Urdaneta, Pangasinan)

This blog contains a compilation of short stories of my life in March, the month which initiaties the spring season in other countries, along with the lessons that I understood in the SocSci modules discussed in the weeks of the said month. Give it a go!

The ghosts of the past keep on haunting me

It was March 23, two days after my mother came home from Qatar. She was an overseas worker, a nurse in a big hospital in the Middle East country. The night was still young, and everybody was doing their own thing. And then it happened.

My mother called everyone downstairs, I had no clue on what was going on for I was doing my assignment in the room — locked myself up so I wouldn’t be disturbed.

My younger brother knocked on the door.

“Kuya, baba daw lahat,” Kit asked me.

I hastily went down to see what’s up. All of my siblings were sitting on the sofa, and my mother was on a chair in front of the television. She wore a mad face. I was a bit frightened but still wore a smile to give a little bit of liveliness in the room. Everyone was quiet and staring at the floor.

“Alam niyo, dalawang araw pa lang ako rito, pero sobrang disappointed na ko sa inyo,” my mother said. She was expecting the house to be squeaky clean and tidy.

The debate about the neatness of the house was acceptable. However, things turned hell when my mother started pointing at people, asking them what had they done to the house and to their family. When it was my turn, I was calm, I wasn’t guilty of anything because I had done my job the other day, I helped her clean the whole living room and storage room for Christ’s sake. But still, she was angry.

The situation turned worse. Everyone was shouting, everyone was crying, everyone was mad and was out of their minds. My siblings and I tried to explain to her that we did everything that we could, it was just that we were busy at the time. That it hurt us, that the way she looked at us was that we were irresponsible sons and daughter for her.

“Ang masakit kasi, ‘Ma, is ‘yung ginagawa naman namin lahat, pero pakiramdam namin hindi yun enough para sa’yo,” my sister spoke, after I argued that there was something wrong with my mother’s proposition on our deeds.

But she didn’t believe it, and went to tell her story in the past.

On how her parents made her do all the work in the house. On how while she was very young, everything that the family needs to do, she did it all. On how she went to the farmlands immediately after studying in school. On how her father would punish her if she had time for herself and rest. On how she fed the pigs, cleaned their pen, cleaned herself, and then her house afterward. The hell of her life. It was definitely a circle of hell.

I tried to explain it to her, that maybe that was something that affected how she treated us on that day — but to no avail. It was obvious. It was the truth. I was crying, my siblings were crying, she was crying. She told us that she was hurt because we told her these lies, it was disgusting. It wasn’t a lie though. It was true.

In my perspective, with how she grew up, she was fixated in almost all of the stages of development. It was sad. She was my mother. But she wouldn’t listen, simply because, mother knows best and that the parents would always be right.

I went upstairs, crying, knowing that the debate wouldn’t stop unless she tried to put her ego down. I went to bed, everything seemed quiet, and fell asleep.

Intergenerational patterns

I walked in the Office of Guidance and Counselling, alone, waiting for four (4) other people in the Genogram Session. I was excited, elated, nervous, and scared. I didn’t know what was going to happen.

Fifteen minutes passed. Came Sam and Nikka. We entered Ms. Borje’s Office, everything was quiet.

“If wala pa sila by ten minutes, I’ll close the door and then let’s start,” Ms. Borje exclaimed.

Nikka hurriedly opened her phone, asked two of our remaining blockmates to walk faster.

Past ten minutes and still there were no signs of the two. Borje closed the door and started gleefully.

And then there was Renz and Carla in front of the door.

“Okay,” Ms Borje said, opening the door.

The genogram session started with everyone being kind of closed, I bet we were all scared to share a part of our family with five other people in the room. It is by the near end, though, that we realized it was definitely okay, that we’d actually benefit more in doing so rather than keeping quiet.

We learned a lot in the session, and one of these, basically, are some intergenerational traits that seem to be inherited from the treetop down to the roots of our family (us, lol, sorry for the wth metaphor).

For my family, there are three (3) traits that I seem to recognize. Three that I see is similar to each and everyone of the family: generosity, hospitality, and lack of time management.

Out of these three, obviously, one is odd one out: lack of time management. In our family, time is really - really very much neglected. Being tardy for school (and even for work) is normal. Even for dates, time is inessential. When we go out, and planned to, say go in 5pm, everyone would cram, preparing at 4:59 and leaving at 7 (???). A very negative habit which we acquired from our parents, grandparents, grand grandparents, grand grand grandparents. Recently, we try to manage time. As far as even adjusting the clock 30 minutes in advance so that we have that gap to avoid being late. It’s working, and I hope, continue to do so in the future.

The other two, on the other hand, are some of the best intergenerational traits that I have inherited. Generosity and hospitality are some of the things that I am proud to practice and have. With these trait, I believe, I am more generous and more caring to other people. It teaches me to be selfless in this world of selfish people. I just want to make libre everyday, I want guests and friends that enter my house to be full before going home. My dad and mom taught me that. They always told me “huwag mo na tanungin ang bisita kung gutom sila, magbigay ka lang ng pagkain kasi nahihiya sila”. And I think, that’s very beautiful.

There’s one solution in keeping the good traits, and removing the bad ones: PRACTICE.

To keep the good traits, generosity and hospitality, I should practice doing them frequently. And to avoid the negative one, lack of time management, I should practice being early, as well as, managing my time in bits such as having a planner, being cautious of time, et cetera, et cetera.

kayLONG: My Evolution

I remember when my family and I were eating at Mall of Asia in Tempura, just having a good time, my Mama, talking casually about me and my siblings, suddenly highlighted my childhood, “Yan si Kyle ‘pag iniiwan namin dati, iyak nang iyak.”

(‘Til now though, iyakin pa rin ako)

At that time, we just finished the module regarding Psychososcial Theory by Erik Erikson, and oof my brain started to relate my Mama’s story as to what I have learned.

According to Erik Erikson’s theory, as seen in the Figure above, in the infancy years (about 0-2 years old), children try to develop the virtue of hope, with the crisis of trust and mistrust.

Considering the story that Mama told me, I’ve probably gone crumbling down to the wrong side of the scale, ‘causing me to be distrustful even until today.

Distrustful to friends and even to family. What’s even funnier though is that my perspective with hope changes from time-to-time. I help people to go through their problems, give them “hope”. I tell my groupmates and friends, “kaya pa ‘yan”, all the time, but when it comes to myself, I quit and fall in a negative spiral when sh*t actually goes down in my life.

Moving on, which is saddening, in the next four stages, I’ve been on the wrong side of the scale, too. I have shame and doubt, I have guilt, inferiority, and I am confused to what I am and what I will be in life.

Today, I’m trying to rebuild the core values intertwined with each of those stages. It’s a struggle, but I’ll power through.

My life’s melancholic, but I’ll continue to be happy! 

I’ll try my best to turn things around when I get to the next three stages.

Lezzgo!

[severewizardphilosopher]

Getting the Most Out of Inpatient Mental Health

Getting the Most Out of Inpatient Mental Health

Whether you're seeking a place for your child to stay for treatment or you're looking for an outpatient provider, there are a few things to consider. These tips will help you get the best out of inpatient mental health treatment.

Group therapy

Whether you have a mood disorder, are suffering from a depressive episode, or are just looking for a social support system, you may find a group therapy for inpatient mental health to be helpful. A support group can provide you with hope and encouragement, as well as a model of therapist behavior.

When you join a group, you will have a new set of friends, but you will also need to learn new social skills. The more you practice these skills, the more likely you will be to develop healthy relationships.

Generally, group therapy is a group of individuals who meet for a few hours each week. Depending on the group's goals, activities may range from team-oriented to more free-form.

The best part about group therapy is that you will be given the opportunity to discuss your concerns with others. This gives you the chance to learn from others and gain confidence. You may also develop a sense of belonging in the group.

In the beginning, you may have a hard time focusing on your problems, but group therapy will help you overcome those fears. You will find that the experiences and insights you gain from group therapy will benefit your life.

When you first join a group, you may feel awkward about talking about your problems in front of strangers. However, it is important to remember that you should only discuss your issues when you are ready to do so. This will help you develop a healthy sense of self-confidence, and it will also relieve some of your stress.

You can find out more about group therapy for inpatient mental health by contacting your doctor. You may also be able to explore this type of therapy online. You can also check with your health insurance provider to see if they will cover this type of therapy.

Family therapy

Psychiatric disorders can impact family members. This is where family therapy comes in. It is a treatment option that aims to change dysfunctional communication patterns, dysfunctional family structures and unhealthy relationship patterns. This therapy method also teaches families how to support a loved one through recovery.

The most common family therapy course involves about twelve sessions. The duration of the course varies depending on the family's needs. It is usually shorter than individual therapy.

There are many theories, models and techniques that can be used to resolve family issues. Some therapists stick to one method while others adopt a multimodal approach. These therapists are well-versed in using various modalities to treat families.

The most important function of the therapy is to help family members understand each other's thoughts and feelings. This can be done by using role-playing and other techniques. These techniques are useful in identifying areas of concern and resolving them.

Some therapists also use more formal techniques like a three-generation genogram or other assessment methods. These methods can be used to identify the most important family functions and functions that aren't.

These are just a few of the most common family therapy methods. In addition to these methods, there are many others that can help family members deal with intense emotions. It's best to consult a licensed mental health professional for advice.

Using a family therapy method to address mental health issues is a great way to improve the quality of your life. If you're interested in this type of treatment, ask your doctor to refer you to a qualified professional. There are a number of resources to help you find professionals in your area.

Psychiatric care units

Psychiatric care units in inpatient mental health care are designed to provide intensive treatment for people who are severely ill or in acute crisis. These patients are typically in a psychiatric hospital for a short time. However, they may also need long-term care.

Acute care wards are staffed with a range of medical and psychiatric professionals. They include nurse practitioners, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Each patient is seen by an attending psychiatrist at least six days a week.

Psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) are designed on an open floor plan with a focus on contact with patients. Most patients stay on the ward for a week. Some patients are transferred to a less restrictive level of care when the crisis has passed.

Inpatient mental health care can be very difficult to get. It is usually provided by a private psychiatric facility. However, there are publicly operated inpatient psychiatric facilities. The facilities can be freestanding or part of a larger hospital system.

Psychiatric care units in inpatient health care provide treatment to people who are severely ill or in acute emotional distress. Patients can be admitted to the hospital on an emergency basis, or they may be voluntarily admitted. Inpatient psychiatric hospitals may also provide inpatient rehabilitation services.

Acute psychiatric inpatients may assault others, attempt suicide, or damage property. They may also refuse treatment. The unit may also provide drug detoxification services.

The most common reason for admission is to control aggression. During a patient's stay, a structured risk assessment occurs on a daily basis. This allows the clinical team to develop a plan to transition the patient to less restrictive levels of care.

During a patient's stay, the psychiatric team works hard to get the patient back into the community. Individual therapy helps the patient analyze the factors that led to the hospital admission. It also helps the patient develop a discharge plan.

Residential treatment centers

Psychiatric residential treatment centers provide 24-hour care and support for individuals with mental health issues. These facilities offer therapy for people suffering from a variety of conditions, including substance use disorders, mental illness, eating disorders, and behavioural issues.

Residential treatment centers offer an alternative to hospitals. Psychiatric residential centers are typically geared to patients with long-term mental health conditions. The centers also provide therapy for adolescents and children suffering from emotional or behavioral disorders.

Residential treatment centers offer 24-hour support and a holistic approach to treatment. Patients are treated in a structured and comfortable environment. The staff offers therapy groups and participate in experiential activities with patients. These activities are designed to help patients develop healthy interpersonal relationships and learn skills to manage their condition.

The treatment process usually begins soon after admission. The patient and the treatment team will develop a discharge plan. This plan is designed to identify areas of struggle and to develop an aftercare plan.

Residential treatment centers are often referred to as rehab centers. The program includes psychiatric care coordinated by a psychiatrist. The residential program should also encourage family involvement. This helps to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. It is important to choose a program that is non-violent and does not use intimidation or physical punishment.

These residential treatment centers offer 24-hour support, which helps to prevent relapse. Patients attend therapy sessions on a daily basis. This helps to jumpstart recovery. Patients also have scheduled medical appointments and can have time to exercise and enjoy leisure time. Depending on the patient's needs, residential treatment centers may also include days spent in treatment and nights at home.

Residential treatment centers can be a helpful option for adolescents who require further intensive treatment after an inpatient psychiatric hospital stay. The program can help to address emotional and educational needs, and can also help to prevent a child from becoming a risk in the community.

Transitioning to community based providers

Developing a seamless transition from inpatient to community based care is critical for patient safety. It is also essential for the cost of health care. There is a need to research the factors that contribute to effective transitions. This research can advance the field and provide insight to health care decision makers.

Several models have been developed to improve the transition process. These include shared treatment plans and systematic plans. In addition, peer support services are also known to have a positive impact on care transitions. However, they have not been studied extensively.

Transitions are complex and can be difficult to coordinate. In addition, post-transition treatment can be difficult to arrange. Patients may not be willing to receive follow-up care from community mental health nurses. Having a detailed care plan is important for patients with 24-hour care needs. In addition, patients may have given up on the mental health system. This lack of support can be a contributing factor in their relapse.

Many individuals have difficulty reintegrating into their communities. For example, a person who is discharged from an inpatient facility may not have a clear relationship with a community mental health provider. Patients may also have difficulty finding their way through the different systems.

To determine the factors that contribute to successful transitions, a recent study analyzed the experiences of 12 informants from seven different communities. The results identified six promoting factors: patient engagement, interdisciplinary cooperation, clinical care, recovery and stability, systematic plans, and information sharing. The study used a descriptive qualitative design. The focus group interviews were analyzed thematically.

Participants were asked to describe their experiences with transitions in both the hospital and community setting. They were also asked to describe communication in all settings. In addition, participants were asked to discuss ethical and other issues.