Your genogram can include the following; births, pregnancies, birth order, siblings, deaths, relationships (e.g. couples, marriages, separations, divorces),

Points

Title page

Genogram – thoroughness of the information

3

Genogram legend with an explanation of each symbol

1

Critical analysis and description about relationships between family members

1

Total (5 points)

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Your genogram can include the following; births, pregnancies, birth order, siblings, deaths, relationships (e.g. couples, marriages, separations, divorces), occupations, any physical or mental illness, alcohol/drug abuse, and communication/interaction patterns. Also, it can include major family events (e.g. births, deaths, marriages, divorces, or major illnesses – both physical and/or mental.

The main goal of this assignment is for you to understand key relationships, visual patterns, and dynamics within the family in your genogram. This tool is a helpful strategy to use with clients in the future.

After completion of your genogram, I want you to write a brief description of the relationships as well.

Instructions for Genogram Assignment

· For much more information about Genograms visit: http://www.genopro.com/genogram/

· For details about the symbols used in Genograms visit: http://www.genopro.com/genogram/symbols/