FAMILY

STRUCTURE AND
LEGACIES
Lesson 11
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a
tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it,
whoever you are, you need one

- Jane Howard, ‘Families’

 GENOGRAM
A genogram or family tree is a useful tool to
gather information about a person’s family.
This visual representation of a family can help
us to identify patterns or themes within
families that may be influencing or driving a
person’s current behavior
Genogram Symbol
Sample Genogram
 FAMILY
STRUCTURE
 A family unit consisting of at most a

1. Nuclear Family ----- father, mother, and dependent children. It

is considered the TRADITIONAL family.

A family consisting of parents and children,

2. Extended Family --- along with either grandparents,

grandchildren, aunts or uncles, cousins etc.

Two families brought together due to

3. Step Family ------- divorce, separation, and remarriage.

This can be either a father or a mother

4. Single Parent Family who is singly responsible for the raising of
a child.
5. Adoptive Family --- A family where one or more of the children
has been adopted.

6. Bi-racial or ___ A family where the parents are members of

multi-racial Family different racial identity groups.

7. Trans-racial _____ A family where the adopted child is of a

different racial identity group than the
adoptive Family parents.
8. Blended Family ---- A family that consists of members from
two (or more) previous families.

9. Conditionally ____ A family member is separated from the

rest of the family.

separated families
A family where one or more of the children

10. Foster Family ----- is legally a temporary member of the

household.
 A family where one or both of the parents’
11. Gay or lesbian Family sexual orientation is gay or lesbian

A family where the parents have

12. Immigrant Family -- immigrated to another country as adults.

A family that moves regularly to places

13. Migrant Family ---- where they have employment.
INSPIRING
STORY OF
FAMILY
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 FAMILY
LEGACIES
No matter who we are, where we live, or what our
goals may be, we all have one thing in common: a
heritage.
 The Emotional Legacy
In order to prosper, our children need an enduring sense of security and stability nurtured in an
environment of safety and love.

A strong emotional legacy:

Provides a safe environment in which deep emotional roots can grow.

Fosters confidence through stability.
Conveys a tone of trusting support.
Nurtures strong sense of positive identity.
Creates a ‘resting place’ for the soul
Demonstrates unconditional love.
The Social Legacy
To really succeed in life, children needs to learn the fine art of
relating to people. If they learn how to relate well to others,
they’ll have an edge in the game of life
The Spiritual Legacy
Remember considering that children, particularly young children,
perceive God the way they perceive their parents. If their parents
are loving, affirming, forgiving and yet strong in what they believe,
children will think of God that way. He is someone who cares, who is
principled and who loves them above all else.
The Legacy You Want
to Give
You may be asking, “How do I give something I didn’t receive? Nobody
modeled this stuff for me.”

Remember: Hope is not lost 🧡

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