Blank Genogram Template
Empty, printable genogram grid with symbol legend — ready to fill in by hand or digitally.
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Example genogram created with GenogramAI — Blank Genogram
Who Uses This Template
Students, clinicians, and anyone who prefers to draw their own genogram by hand.
Common Use Cases
- In-session genogram drawing with clients
- Paper-based assignments where hand-drawing is required
- Whiteboard and flip-chart clinical training
- Quick genogram sketches during supervision
- Teaching genogram symbols to students
How to Use This Template
Print the blank template
Download the PDF and print on A4 or US Letter paper. For larger families, print two copies and tape together horizontally.
Draw family members
Use squares for males, circles for females. Draw an X through the symbol for deceased family members. Add names and ages inside or beside each symbol.
Add relationship lines
Connect couples with horizontal lines. Drop vertical lines to children. Use the legend at the bottom of the template to select the right line type for each relationship.
What's Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download a free blank genogram template?
GenogramAI offers a free blank genogram template that follows standard McGoldrick notation. It includes an empty 3-generation grid, a symbol legend (squares for males, circles for females, various relationship lines), and space for annotations. You can use it digitally via GenogramAI's online tool, or create your own printable version by starting with a blank canvas in the app.
Can I make a genogram in Word or Google Docs?
You can approximate a genogram in Word or Google Docs using shapes and lines, but standard genogram symbols (especially relationship line types like cutoff, hostile, enmeshed) are not built into these tools. The result is typically messy and hard to edit. Dedicated genogram tools like GenogramAI are purpose-built for this task and produce cleaner, clinically accurate results in a fraction of the time.
Is there a free printable genogram template for students?
Yes — GenogramAI provides free printable genogram templates for students. The blank template includes the standard symbol legend needed for social work, counseling, nursing, and psychology assignments. For fully digital genograms (required by many graduate programs), the free tier of GenogramAI allows creating up to 2 complete genograms at no cost.
What size paper is best for a blank genogram template?
US Letter (8.5" × 11") or A4 works for a simple 2-3 person nuclear family. For a full 3-generation genogram with both parents' extended families, tabloid/A3 size (11" × 17") gives much more space. Many clinicians draw initial genograms on large flip-chart paper in session, then transfer to a digital format for documentation.