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How to use a genogram template.
- 01Define the family members
Name each person with their birth year and gender — males as squares, females as circles.
- 02Map the relationships
Describe marriage, divorce, separation, and cohabitation between partners; the AI draws the standard relationship lines.
- 03Add parent–child lines
Connect parents to their children; the AI draws vertical lines to horizontal sibship lines.
- 04Annotate medical or behavioral notes
Add conditions, mental health history, or significant events as annotations on each person node.
Questions about genogram templates
What is a genogram?
A diagram of a family tree that goes beyond names and dates to include medical history, relationships, and psychosocial annotations. Used in family therapy, medicine, and social work.
What is the standard notation?
McGoldrick & Gerson (2020) notation: squares = male, circles = female, horizontal lines = relationships, vertical lines = parent–child. Filled shapes indicate a diagnosed condition; X marks deceased individuals.
How is a genogram different from a family tree?
A family tree shows lineage and dates. A genogram adds relationship quality (close, conflicted, estranged), medical history, and behavioral patterns — making it a clinical assessment tool rather than a genealogical record.