Genogram Assignment 1 Instructions (submit here)

You will submit your responses to the 8 questions listed below, but you do not have to have answers to all of them: 

• Question 1: What 3 generations are you going to focus on for the genogram such as grandparents, parents, and yours?
• Question 2: What was your life like growing up?
• Question 3: Who to include on maternal side of the family and what to include about them
• Question 4: Who to include on paternal side of the family and what to include about them (demographics)?
• Question 5: Which, if any, of the following diseases are in your family of origin (Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Conditions, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, respiratory problems, ulcers, other chronic illnesses)? Just put who, what disease, and indicate which side of the family.
• Question 6: What are the important cultural factors to know that should be included in the genogram and/or paper(demographics)?
• Question 7: What import family dynamics patterns and behaviors should you include in the genogram?
• Question 8: Has there been any substance abuse or addiction? Has anyone been in recovery? You can put down individuals who you suspect have problems but is not confirmed.
• Question 9: Are there any mental health problems in your family whether it has been formally diagnosed? Certain mental health disorders have strong genetic component like bipolar disorder.