Application of the Eco-map to Cruise Family

Case Study Application

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Literature on the chosen theory as per Cruise Family.....................................................................1
Analysis of the case study from the perspective of the theories selected........................................2
Main arguments presented by the theory................................................................................2
Selection of System and Attachment theory..........................................................................3
Identification of two key principles of theories......................................................................4
Interpretation of principles....................................................................................................5
Genogram.........................................................................................................................................7
Eco-map...........................................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
In accordance with the case, there are different set of issues that are being faced by
Cruise Family. In order to over come the type of issues that are faced by them, there are different
set of theories that are being used by them (Healy, 2005). There are two different type of theories
that are being used, they are system theory and Attachment theory. System theory is determined
as a theory that states that behaviour of an individual is influenced by different type of factors
and all these work as a system. On the other hand, attachment theory with the help of strong
physical and emotional attachment enables to support effectively towards personal development.
These theories are selected as these will enable to overcome the type of issues that are faced by
Cruise Family. For example, Anthony and Andrew argue to their parent and in case it says piss
off to their parents. This shown, they do not have proper emotional attachment with their parents
and this theory will enable to develop strong emotional bond between children and parents
(Teater, 2010).
Literature on the chosen theory as per Cruise Family
As per the type of theory selected both beneficial for parents and they are helpful enough
to make sure that the issues that are faced by parent will be solved. In accordance with my
perception, in order to solve the issue of the Cruise family, Attachment theory can be used as it
enables to develop strong bond among people and connects one another across space and time
(Osmond and O’Connor, 2006). However, there are conditions in which the attachment may be
one sided. The feelings that one has for other may not be same when compared to other person.
On the other hand, System theory understands the type of nature of complex system in science,
society and nature with the help of which individual or group is described. It understands the
type of issues that are faced by individuals and accordingly steps are considered through which
the issues that are faced by individuals are solved (Reisch, and Andrews, 2014). This is an
effective form of way that make sure that all that conflicts or misunderstanding that individuals
have with others. Both these are helpful to make sure that as per the case the type of problems
that children and parents had been solved (Parton, 2000).
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Analysis of the case study from the perspective of the theories selected
The health condition of Jill is not good and so that of Bob. Jill is has disability pension
for the issues related to panic attack and anxiety. Anthony who one of their eldest son does not
visit community service and he is not even attending school. Further, Andrew who is younger
than Anthony is following the footsteps of the eldest brother (Anthony). Both of them argue a lot
and does not listen to their parents and tell them to be away from their matters. They have an
Uncle John who visits both Andrew and Anthony frequently. Parents believe that because of him
children are getting these behavioural changes. Further, they have a daughter who is youngest of
all. She very demanding and cries out a lot to seek attention. Parents fail to fulfil her requirement
and they have only pensioned money to run their day to day living.
As per all the above given scenario of the case, as per the type of experience that I have it
can be stated that there is no effective relationship among parents their children. Children are not
concern for the type of situation that are faced by their parents (Teater, 2014). In order to over
come this issues, one of the theories that can be applied is Attachment theory. As per this theory,
there is an attachment that is developed by an individual when they stay close with someone.
With time and the different type of situations that are faced increases the rate of issues or the
bond of attachment that individuals have with others. However, when there is effective
interaction and understanding develop by sharing the views that each one possess, then it
becomes helpful enough to raise the attachment level (Northen and Kurland, 2013). As per the
case, the attachment that Anthony had is getting reduced and this condition is also applied with
Andrew.
Further, System theory is applied as it enables to understand the type of situation that are
faced by parents and children. Different people have diverse set of perception towards the
situations that are faced by them (Munson and Saulnier, 2014). Andrew and Anthony does not
respect their parents and due to this all the conversations that they have becomes useless as they
do not listen to what they convey. This theory will enable to develop strong bond with their
parents with the help of communication. This is helpful enough to make sure that strong
relationship is developed (Healy, 2014).
Main arguments presented by the theory
System theories enables to understand that type of main issues that are faced by all the
individuals in the case. With this respect, as per the case, parent and children, in fact all the
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