Understanding Genograms
This worksheet introduces sixth-grade students to genograms, their symbols, and how they represent family relationships and health history.
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Understanding Genograms
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions will ask you to identify symbols commonly used in genograms.
What is a Genogram?
A genogram is a visual map of a family's relationships and medical history. It's similar to a family tree but includes much more information, such as emotional relationships, health issues, and patterns that repeat across generations. Genograms use specific symbols to represent different family members and their connections.
1. A genogram is a visual map of a family's and history.
2. Unlike a simple family tree, a genogram includes details about relationships and issues.
3. Explain one way a genogram is different from a traditional family tree.
4. Which of the following is typically NOT found in a genogram?
Emotional relationships
Medical history
Future predictions of world events
Family patterns
Common Genogram Symbols
Genograms use standard symbols to represent different family members and relationships:
Male:
Female:
Marriage:
These are just a few basic symbols. Many more exist to show complex relationships and health conditions.
Match the genogram symbol with its meaning.
a. Marriage
b. Female
c. Male
6. Genograms only show the names of family members.
True
False
7. Why do you think it could be useful for a family to create a genogram?