Genogram

A genogram is a symbolic picture of your

family tree. It shows important dates and
characteristics of your siblings, parents,
grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles,
and other relatives.
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 Depict relationships

 Illuminate family patterns

 Identify strengths and challenges

Genogram: Natalie’s Family
Ruth C. 53
Roberto C., 54
Probation

Evelyn, 62

Michael, d. AIDS

Donald A. Natalie C., 24 Rob, 22

Incarcerated Probation Probation

Liza A., 7 Lara A., 5 Ramon, 6 months

 :Ecomaps
 Include the major systems that the family
interacts with
 Show the nature of the family’s relationship with
various systems
 Demonstrate the exchange of resources
 Provide context
 Family Ecomap
Parole

Housing Child
Welfare

YMCA Rec Drug

Center Treatment

Sewing Vocational
Circle Training

Neutral
Church Health
Positive
Youth Centers
Worker Schools
Challenges