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What a family genogram is.
A family genogram is a family relationship diagram that can also record clinical and social information. In addition to parents, partners, and children, it can show health conditions, deaths, separations, close bonds, conflict, cutoffs, and other patterns relevant to the purpose of the chart.
A genogram is more detailed than a basic family tree. It helps a practitioner or student look for recurring patterns across generations while keeping the family structure visible.
- Standard
- McGoldrick, Gerson & Petry (2020)
- Also follows
- GenoPro emotional taxonomy
- Engine
- schematex-genogram
- Editable
- Double-click text, drag nodes
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Who uses family genograms.
Patterns of closeness, conflict, separation, and support across several generations.
Blended families, partnerships, divorces, and relationships organized for a case discussion.
A family health history that makes recurring conditions visible by generation.
How to make a family genogram in three steps.
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Common questions
What is a family genogram?
It is a family diagram that can include relationship patterns, health conditions, life events, and other information beyond biological descent.
How is a genogram different from a family tree?
A family tree shows who is related. A genogram may also show emotional relationships, health history, household changes, and case-relevant events.
How many generations should I include?
Three generations is a common starting point, but the right scope depends on the patterns you need to understand.
What should I include in a genogram?
Include family structure first, then add only the health, relationship, and life-event details relevant to the chart's purpose.
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