Genogram and reflections

The genogram is a self reflective approach to look for trends and patterns in the history of a family. The genogram illustrates the values, attitudes and the interest of a family and can help direct a person in a career path. This activity was showed me what values are important to my family and how they measure self-worth.

I was pleased to see many leaders, strong dedication, family oriented and connectedness over the last three generations. I am intrigued by the strong sense of self-worth by measuring the number of responsibilities they have and how this “shows” they are needed. I am always volunteering for just one more responsibility or adding one more role to my job and I now know this is just who I am because it is a family trait and value.

I am becoming a school counselor because I believe making a connection with a child is the most important part of our job. The most effective teachers are effective by the connections they have made with their students. This can be done through creating a strong connection by developing a school family. The school family gives the children a sense of belonging, it encourages impulse control and teaches self-regulation, and reduces stress while creating an atmosphere of caring (Bailey, 2000). When a true connection with a child is made this allows the barriers hindering their success to dissipate. Removing the barriers that hinder their success allows the growth to occur and for each child to become individually successful. I have a passion for children and the role of a school counselor will allow me to make an impact on the teaching staff, the children and their families’.

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References

Bailey, Becky (2000). Conscious Discipline. Oviedo, Florida: Loving Guidance, Inc.