Drawing the Personal Perceptual Socio- Cultural Atom

An Exercise in Sharpening and Stretching Tele Function

Abstract

The author has provided a description of drawing a personal social atom from the

perspective of the subjectively perceived sociogram. A clear approach on how to develop a

personal social atom are given along with instructions on how to use lines and colors to

indicate preference, neutrality or rejection between and among those represented on the

atom, including the self/protagonist. The author notes that the clinicians using this

approach are also free to further adapt it for their own particular populations, needs and

uses. A series of questions on which to reflect, not found elsewhere, have been offered to

expand the exploration of one’s perceptional social–cultural atom, and enrich self-discovery.

Regular attention is encouraged to investigate significant changes, areas of neglect, and

promising developments.