Understanding the Ecomap
An ecomap is a structural diagram of a client's most important relationships with people, groups, and organizations. Social workers use this tool to show the coalition of resources that seem likely to affect a client's efforts to achieve personal goals. Select a client below to view their ecomap.
Celia Sanchez
Hector Sanchez
Junior Sanchez
Emilia Sanchez
Vicki Sanchez
Gloria Sanchez
Alejandro Sanchez
Carmen Sanchez
Joey Sanchez
Roberto Salazar
Create your own ecomap
Click here for a PDF of an ecomap template you can print out to draw your own.
Ecomap Key
An ecomap depicts sources of conflict and support for the client, represented by shapes connected by different types of lines.
- fundamental, positive connection
- stronger connection
- neutral connection
- indicated stress or conflict
- the direction or flow of resources, energy or interest