COUN601-Family Genogram Project
Building Your Family Genogram
Part I (GenoPro Genogram Software)
A genogram (pronounced: jen-uh-gram) is “a pictorial
representation of family relationships across several generations.
It is a convenient organizing device to help you identify family
patterns or develop hypotheses about family functioning”
(GenoPro.com). The genogram resembles a family tree; however, it
includes additional relationships among individuals. This
instrument facilitates the practitioner and his client’s identification
an understanding of patterns in family history. The genogram also
does a better job than a pedigree chart in mapping out
relationships and traits.
Even though there are a plethora of books and websites on the
subject of genograms, it is worth noting that Monica McGoldrick
and Randy Gerson are responsible for its initial development and
popularity in clinical settings. The structure of a genogram is by
and large determined by the imagination and creativity of its
author. Some of the most common features on a genogram are
information related to the number of families, children in a given
family, and the birth order of the family members—including the
number of births and deaths

Published by
Dissertations
View all posts