Mapping Lives: Using Ecomaps, Genograms, and the Three Houses in Practice
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12pm – 2pm EST (11am-1pm CT/ 10-12pm MT / 9am -11am PST)
2 CE ($10) available for LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, and CMSW through Florida CEBrokers.
The Florida Certification Board recognizes this training in the area of child welfare and mental health.
Cost: $89.00 Early-bird until 4/10, then $99
This training introduces participants to three powerful tools used in assessment and engagement: Ecomaps, Genograms, and the Three Houses framework. Participants will learn how to use Ecomaps to visually map out a client’s support systems, relationships, and environmental influences, helping to identify strengths and stressors. The Genogram component will focus on understanding family structure, patterns, and intergenerational dynamics that may impact behavior and wellbeing. The Three Houses tool—centered on the House of Worries, House of Good Things, and House of Dreams—provides a child-friendly, strengths-based approach to gathering perspectives and promoting open communication.
Through interactive activities and practical examples, attendees will build skills in applying these tools to enhance assessment, strengthen engagement, and support collaborative, person-centered planning across a variety of settings.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and key components of Ecomaps, Genograms, and the Three Houses framework.
- Differentiate between Ecomaps and Genograms and explain when each tool is most appropriate to use.
- Construct a basic Ecomap to identify supports, stressors, and environmental influences in a client’s life.
- Develop a Genogram that maps family structure, relationships, and intergenerational patterns.
- Apply the Three Houses tool to facilitate strengths-based, child-friendly conversations.
- Demonstrate strategies for engaging individuals and families in a collaborative and culturally responsive manner.
This training is designed for professionals, wherever you may reside. Feel free to share with fellow colleagues, and professionals. Together we are better!
Presenter:
Dr. Maria Hand, Certified Child Welfare Trainer
Dr. Maria Hand, a Doctor of Criminal Justice with a specialization in Education from Saint Leo University, brings over 13 years of child welfare experience and seven years as a trainer for child welfare and mental health professionals. She currently serves as Case Manager Supervisor with the Florida Center for Early Childhood, providing leadership and support to staff serving vulnerable children and families. A Certified Child Welfare Trainer, Maria delivers engaging, evidence-informed trainings that emphasize trauma-informed care, ethical practice, skill development, and practical strategies to support children, families, and professionals in real-world settings.