List
Make a list of every family member you have
back to your grandparents
This includes, siblings, step siblings, step
parents, cousins, aunts, uncles etc
Nature Vs. Nurture
What is inherited vs. what is acquired
Quiz
Why Genograms?
Definition:
Genograms are a method of identifying and measuring
intergenerational characteristics of families. What you
do with the information is up to you, but the information
can be used to eliminate problems in their life. It will
help you better understand yourself, your family, and you
future relationships.
Generational processes are important to
all of us because they influence us in
many ways
Double Edge Sword
Good when our genogram shows positive traits
when it transmits healthy, desirable, and appropriate
ways of thinking, relating, behaving, living, and
feeling.
Tragic when it shows unhealthy patterns in
relationships, ways of behaving, living, and feeling
Research has identified many
specific areas where generational ties
make a difference
a. Quality of marriage
b. Abusive and Non-abusive relationships
c. Mental Health and Wellness
d. Genetic Disease
e. Education/Occupational Trends
Respond to the statement
"The potential for becoming free from the
influence of one's family system, however, is
much greater in an approach that brings
one towards the family than in an approach
that takes one away. I think, therefore, in
terms of differentiation of self within the
system rather than independence of it.“
Dr. and Rabbi Joseph Friedman, genetics specialist
Add to the list
Occupations
Issues (alcoholism, drug abuse, mental issues,
cancer, diabetes, heart disease, personality
traits, commitment etc)
Divorces, separations etc.
Cause of death etc.
?’s please explain your answer
List 5 positive trends passed through your
family, do you feel you are on track to possess
those traits? Do you want to?
List 5 negative trends, are these something that
you can avoid? Or, are you on track for the
same characteristics?