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Genogram and Eco gram

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Genogram

It is a tool that has enhanced counselling in family therapy and social work for a couple of years
(Galindo & Reagan, 2006). It can also be used in genetic counselling because the counselor can gather
more information about the client through it. Below is an example of a genogram which encompass
three generations.

WILLIAM JONES FAMILY

Carter Lott Perris William Mills

Dave Henry Diana

Beck Jack

1906 1903-1935 1906 1910-1956 1914-1993

M. 1928-1935 M. 1936

Hart
Sidy Carol
Bill ANN
Bandy Mary Garry Tom

1937- 1938- 1935- 1935- 1939-1964 1942-

1928- 1931-

1963 MORROW

Susan
Porn
Hulk

1955- 1961- M.1983 1962-

Tom Ben

1990-

This genogram tell us more about the family of William Johns. Mary married very young, has
divorced and married. She has a daughter from her first marriage and a son from the second
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marriage. In contrast to her sister in law, ANN has a conflictual relationship with their mother.
The generation tells us the conflict because of the decision made by ANN to live cutoff wedlock
with Bill. Further examination of this genogram would give more detail about this family.

Eco map
This is a tool that provides an overview of the family or individual in the life space (Holman,
1983). Is shows the ecological systems and boundaries that encompass the family. It is a simple
and a pencil simulation that has been established as an assessment, interventive and planning
tool.

Brad and paternal Jonsons Maternal Nicole

Family grandparent (neighbors) Grand parent (Sarah sister)

Sarah
(Work colleagues)
Kelvin work
SD
colleagues
Sarah and Kelvin
church

Sarah Football
Team

SLP PT Home visitor

pediatrician
Consultant Consultant
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The rectangles showing the paternal grandparent t Johnsons, the maternal grandmother and
Nicole, Sarah sister are joined to the lines representing a strong source of support. A rectangle
that connects to the pediatrician suggest a stressful relationship. The rectangles for the speech
language pathologist and physical therapist that consult the family suggest supportive
relationship and the home visitor rectangle.
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References

Galindo, I., Boomer, E., & Reagan, D. (2006). A family genogram workbook. Richmond, Va.:

Educational Consultants.

Holman, A. M. (1983). Family assessment: tools for understanding and intervention. Beverly

Hills: Sage Publications.