Military Family (Deployment/PTSD)

A multi-generational military family genogram illustrating the cumulative effects of combat deployment across three generations: Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Demonstrates PTSD transmission patterns, deployment cycle stress on family relationships, spouse resilience and burnout, reintegration challenges, and the "military brat" experience of frequent relocations. Shows how military service culture shapes family structure, communication patterns, and emotional availability.

This 3-generation genogram maps 11 family members with birth years spanning from 1920 to 2011, comprising 7 males and 4 females (1 deceased). The genogram tracks 6 medical/psychological condition categories and 3 emotional relationship types across 7 documented dyads. The index patient is Major Jason Hayes (b. 1978), u.s. army major (active duty).

The family system encompasses 3 generations with distinct patterns at each level. The oldest generation includes Robert, Barbara, with 2 presenting documented conditions. The middle generation includes Jason, Megan, Sarah and 1 other, with 2 presenting documented conditions. The youngest generation includes Ethan, Lily, Jake and 1 other, with 2 presenting documented conditions.

Emotional relationship mapping reveals 1 distant relationship, 4 close relationships, 2 conflictual relationships. Specific patterns include a distant relationship between Robert and Jason, a close relationship between Barbara and Sarah, a conflictual relationship between Robert and Brian. Conflictual patterns highlight areas of tension that may benefit from therapeutic intervention and improved communication strategies.

Medical and psychological conditions are documented in 7 of 11 family members (64%). Anxiety-spectrum conditions appear in 4 members (Barbara, Jason, Megan...), affecting 3 females and 1 male. Trauma-related conditions appear in 3 members (Robert, Walter, Jason). Depressive disorders appear in 3 members (Barbara, Jason, Megan), affecting 2 females and 1 male. Comorbidity is observed in 5 family members, with Robert presenting 2 concurrent condition categories. The multigenerational prevalence of anxiety-spectrum conditions suggests both genetic predisposition and possible environmental or behavioral transmission pathways.

This genogram illustrates how family structure shapes individual development and relational patterns. Professionals working with families of this structure can use the genogram to normalize diverse family configurations and identify both strengths and areas for growth in the family system.