Create Your Own Genogram: Participants will complete a genogram where they proce
Create Your Own Genogram: Participants will complete a genogram where they process collecting and interpreting the information, and share their experiences and discoveries in class. An example will be given in class. Genogram may be shared with accountability partner in class for discussion.
Description: A genogram, like a family tree, is a graphic representation of the relationships within your family. Genograms use a series of symbols to provide detailed information about individuals and relationships in order to form a full picture of an individual’s history. Here Links to an external site.and here Links to an external site.you can find resources that provide examples of genograms—Additionally, feel free to use the “Genogram Plus” handout to help guide you in illustrating difficult dynamics. Using these examples and ones from class create a three-generation genogram of your family. Provide as much information as you can.
Instructions (will be decided by class if reflection essay or in class discussion): Submit a reflection journal that builds on the journal prompt listed below. You may choose to write as a traditional journal, a creative writing piece, or upload alternative media (video essay, art) that represents your reflective process. Please note, if you choose to upload media produced by someone else (e.g., video, visual art), you will need to append a written reflection of your own that accompanies the media you have selected. No more than 2 pages double spaced.
Prompt: We are mindful that this exercise may bring up emotions and feelings, both positive and negative, for you as you share your family history or what you know of it. We recognize that this may be a result of both potential transformation and traumas, which is also relevant to those we serve and support in social work. The intention of this exercise is for participants to explore and examine the ways we can use a Genogram to engage, assess, and intervene with community members. This exercise helps to explore our own countertransference, which is very useful for practice. If you begin to feel triggered, take pause, get the care you need, and consider what feels safe for you to share.
What discoveries did you make while completing your genogram?
What family patterns/themes did you notice?
Who in your family is the designated storyteller or keeper of the family history?
What roles did family members fulfill?
Who are the emotional caregivers?
What types of messages did you receive from relevant caregivers? What are your ties to your family in terms of your interests, career, etc?
What reactions did you have while completing?
What have been the joys and accomplishments and strengths in your family?
If you were not able to look too far back, talk about the way you see yourself now and in your future?
Where do you see yourself in five years, 10 years changing the patterns you uncovered so that your story moving forward looks different?
What are the feelings that are coming up for you in even being asked to look at your family tree?
In an ideal world, what would you want my tree to look like?
What feelings have evolved for you throughout this process?
Consider these ideas:
What are the implications of racism, ethnicity, colorism, language, culture, religion, historical trauma, colonization, isms, etc. on family structures and family relationships?
Where do you see yourself in five years, 10 years?
Now that you have spent the last few weeks does this all leave you?
What do you see as the importance of using a genogram in practice?
A mix of emotions might come up – if you choose not to partake in the genogram – reflect on why?
What are the feelings that are coming up for you in even being asked to look at your family tree? What would I want my tree to look like?
Why can’t we go too far back?
Rubric
Reflection Journal
Reflection Journal
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmitted on time
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection referenced 2 forms of content assigned for class
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn response, followed instructions from prompt provided
2 pts
Total Points: 5
reference：
https://genopro.com/genogram/
Considering my personal background, I am a 23-year-old male student with a master’s degree in socialwork from China. My family is an only child. My grandparents have brothers and sisters
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