Name:

Genogram Part II: Essay (Analysis of Theme)

Directions: Fill in the blanks with complete sentences and paragraphs (except #1); do not change the
formatting of the boxes (including the spacing—should be single spaced).

1. Theme name (one of the five official themes):

2. Briefly describe the specific aspect of this theme you are applying to your family (one paragraph):

3. Describe how this theme is/was present in each of the three generations of your genogram; give one
example for each generation (about 1/2 of a page).

4. Analyze the effects of the theme on relationships throughout the family (including your relationship with
family members). Include at least one positive and one negative consequence (but several
consequences all together with specific examples of each). Refer to the textbook at least twice—BOLD
the page number each time (at least 1 - 1 ½ pages total for this section—should be the longest section).
Positive Consequences

Negative Consequences

5. Explain whether or not you want to continue the theme in future relationships, and what you are/will be
doing to continue/discontinue it (one paragraph).