“A genogram is a format for drawing a family tree that records information about family members & their relationships over at least three generations.” Genograms display family information graphically in a way that enables us to identify & understand family patterns/history. – definition listed in Genograms in Family Assessment by Monica McGoldrick & Randy Gerson.
Interactive workshop utilizing a genogram to enhance our understanding of our own family of origin & our clients.
- A novel way of viewing ourselves & our clients & opening up possibilities for positive change
- Opportunity to examine our own thoughts, feelings, & emotional responses to working with families
- Genograms are widely used in medicine, counseling, psychology, social work & other health fields
Presenters: Cynthia Newman, MSW, LCSW & Jennifer Blanchette McConnell, Ph.D., IMH-E® IV-Clinical Mentor