Basic 3-Generation Template
A clean, simple three-generation genogram template designed for teaching basic genogram construction. Features grandparents, parents, and three children...
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About This Genogram
A clean, simple three-generation genogram template designed for teaching basic genogram construction. Features grandparents, parents, and three children with standard symbols, straightforward relationship lines, and minimal clinical content. Ideal as a student or beginner reference for learning genogram notation conventions, layout principles, and fundamental family mapping skills.
Key Patterns in This Genogram
Symbol Reference
Standard genogram symbols and notation demonstrated in context.
Template Structure
Proper genogram layout and organization for academic assignments.
Learning Framework
A teaching tool for understanding family systems theory in practice.
Pattern Analysis
This 3-generation genogram maps 10 family members with birth years spanning from 1938 to 2002, comprising 6 males and 4 females (1 deceased). The index patient is Emily Clark (b. 1995), marketing coordinator.
The family system encompasses 3 generations with distinct patterns at each level. The oldest generation includes Robert, Dorothy, Henry and 1 other. The middle generation includes Susan, Thomas, William. The youngest generation includes Emily, James, Daniel.
As a teaching resource, this genogram demonstrates standard McGoldrick–Gerson notation in a realistic family context. Students can practice identifying key patterns: multigenerational transmission, family life cycle stages, and the interplay between structural relationships and emotional processes. This example serves as a foundation for understanding how genograms organize complex family information into a clinically useful visual format.
Genogram Symbols Used in This Example
The following standard genogram symbols appear in the Basic 3-Generation Template. Each symbol follows McGoldrick and Gerson clinical notation conventions.
Person Symbols
- Male (Square)
- A square represents a male family member in standard genogram notation.
- Female (Circle)
- A circle represents a female family member in standard genogram notation.
Status Markers
- Deceased (X)
- An X drawn through the symbol indicates the person is deceased.
- Index Patient (Arrow)
- An arrow pointing to a person identifies them as the index patient — the individual who is the focus of the clinical assessment.
Structural Relationships
- Marriage
- A solid horizontal line connecting two individuals represents a marriage or committed partnership.
- Parent-Child
- A vertical line descending from a couple line to a child symbol represents a parent-child relationship.
Related Resources
- Use this example as a reference for genogram assignments in family therapy courses.
- Our guide for genograms for psychology students explains the notation used in this example.
- Start with simple genogram examples if you are new to genogram notation.
- The deceased symbol (X through the shape) marks family members who have passed away.
- The marriage symbol connects partnered individuals in this genogram.
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Educational disclaimer: This genogram example is an educational illustration of genogram notation and family systems concepts. Examples based on public figures use publicly available information. They are not clinical documents. All examples are intended for learning genogram symbols and patterns.