Genogram

A genogram is a special diagram that shows important details about a family. Imagine drawing a picture of your family tree, but instead of just listing names, a genogram also includes other important information such as how people are related, what they do for a living, their medical conditions, and even their personality traits.

For example, let's say you want to make a genogram of your family. First, you would start with your parents at the top of the page. Then, you would draw a line down to show that they are married. You might also include symbols to show what your parents do for work, any illnesses they have, and what they like to do for fun.

Next, you would draw another line down for each of your parents' parents (your grandparents). Again, you would include information about their job, health, and interests.

You would continue this process for each generation, adding more and more details about each person as you go. This helps you understand more about your family history and how your traits, both good and bad, might have been passed down from generation to generation.

Overall, a genogram is like a map of your family's past and present, with important information about each member of your family. It can be used to help identify patterns of behavior, health issues, and even relationship dynamics that may be helpful to know.