Genogram Assignment 3 Instructions (Read First)

Purpose: 

Creating the structure of a three-generation genogram that is going to guide student's family of origin final paper, and this will be the starting point of creating the final genogram document. Goals with this assignment are to understand how create the structure of the genogram through basic family relationships. 

Due Date & Grading Criteria

Due November 3, 2020 by midnight

GENOGRAM

It should include: 10 points

4 Points: Following the basic rules such as males on the left and females on the right, symbols for male/female/transgendered, and correct lines that connect each family relationship. Other symbols should include any deceased family members with year died, any remarriages & blended families

4 Points: Family relationships are presented: marriage, divorce, cohabitation, committed relationships, children, etc…

2 Points: Organization of the whole genogram is easy to read and follow

Instructions & Information: 

Watch this short YouTube Video: Create Your Genogram Links to an external site.

  • Wait until I provide you with feedback on your simple genogram from the last module to start this one. 
  • If you are creating the genogram by hand, I suggest using pencils and to draw the symbols lightly in the beginning in case you need to erase due to spacing problems. 
    • Once you have everyone on the genogram that you decided on, you can go over the lines to make them darker (I'm not concerned with perfect neatness). 
    • This assignment is the structure of your genogram, and you will be adding information to it in the next assignment
  • You are going to take what you have learned and the information that you obtained from genogram Assignments in previous modules and discussions and create a full three generational genogram.
  • To begin, start with the basic family genogram; This will be in the center of the full genogram
    • From this center you will create the diagram in different directions
    • Decide ahead of time which family groups that you are going to have the most information about and focus on them next
  • You should proceed in this order: 
    • Put your simple genogram of your immediate family in the middle of your paper or program
    • Focus only on creating the structure of your genogram through family relationships of marriage, divorce, committed relationships, children, separation, twins, etc...
      • It is easiest to have relationships in the middle a little further apart, especially regarding your parents
      • Then you can center each parents' family of origin above them in which they become the children in their families. 
    • Take your time doing each family unit together or using some other step-by-step process. 
  • The video helps with some of the basics and remember you are just focusing on the basics of the genogram, the structure.