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The document outlines the basic symbols used in genograms to represent family relationships, individual characteristics, and various life events. It includes symbols for males and females, marriage, living arrangements, children (biological, foster, adopted), and significant life events such as divorce and death. Additionally, it describes symbols indicating substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as interactional patterns between family members.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the genogram symbols document in the editor.
Begin by selecting the appropriate genogram symbol for each family member. For males, use the designated square symbol, and for females, utilize the circle symbol.
Input relevant details such as birth dates and ages inside the respective symbols. For death dates, place an 'X' over the symbol along with the date written clearly.
For relationships, indicate marriages or partnerships by writing 'm.' for marriage dates or 'LT' for living together arrangements inside or above the symbols.
List children in birth order from left to right, using specific notations for biological, foster, adopted children, and any miscarriages or stillbirths as indicated in your guide.
Utilize additional symbols to denote any drug, alcohol, or mental health issues as necessary. Ensure these are clearly marked next to the corresponding family members.

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Where can I make a genogram for free?

How to Make a Genogram on Google Docs Open a new document in Google Docs. Launch the Drawing tool. Add family member symbols. Show relationships with lines. Save and insert the genogram into your document. Add a legend or notes (optional) Review and format your genogram.

What are the basic symbols of a genogram?

How to make a genogram Launch Canva. Open Canva on your desktop or mobile and search for Genogram to start a whiteboard design. Choose a genogram template. Explore our collection of free genogram templates and select your preferred design. Map out detailed relationships. Use whiteboard tools and elements. Share and ideate.

Is there a genogram template in Word?

Basic Genogram Symbols The male is noted by a square and the female by a circle. A family is shown by an horizontal line connecting the two. The children are placed below the family line from the oldest to the youngest, left to right.

How to copy and paste a genogram?

After you have completed your genogram, you can easily Copy and Paste the frame (with genogram inside) into other documents, or you can create your genogram between existing text. Insert a shape: Click the Insert tab Shape Square Move your mouse to the place on the page where you want the figure. Then Left Click.

What program should I use to make a genogram?

GenoPro is the most intuitive and complete family tree and genogram creation tool.