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genogram

 [je´no-gram]
a family assessment tool consisting of a family tree diagram depicting family dispersals, losses, roles, and organizational patterns over three or more generations.
A family genogram of disease patterns. (A&W = alive and well) From Betz et al., 1994.

genogram

(jĕn′ō-grăm′, jē′nō-)
n.
A genealogical diagram that indicates the medical histories of the members of a given individual's family, usually over several generations.

genogram

[jē′nōgram]
a diagram that depicts family relationships over at least three generations. It is useful as a tool for studying the process of a family system or hereditary disease over time.

genogram

Genetics
A chart intended to display in graphic form the complex psychological interactions that occur in a multigenerational family; genograms use some of the geneologic symbols used in creating pedigrees of patients with genetic diseases, and adds those that are germane to the cohort being studied.

Genogram

A family tree diagram that represents the names, birth order, sex, and relationships of the members of a family. Therapists use genograms to detect recurrent patterns in the family history and to help the members understand their problem(s).
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Based on Family Systems Theory (Bowen, 1978) and Bertalanffy's General Systems Theory (Puskar & Nerone, 1996), a genogram explains the multiple forces that tailor the way a family system functions.
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SPIN uses some of the tools and processes associated with their Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Model, such as the genogram and an interviewing process that incorporates circular questioning.
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The genogram and ecomap are two tools that assist the school nurse in clarifying family structure.
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Based on a ninety-minute evaluation session, which included a genogram breakdown, your prognosis is not encouraging.
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A genogram is a psychological family tree of the patterns and problems that have been handed down from one generation to another.
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A family genogram indicating relationships and life roles of family members, to look for themes and career role models that may reflect Tom's personal values and career interests (Fritz & Beekman, 2007).
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Another example of this kind of combined assessment--treatment intervention is the genogram.
Application: theory to culturally competent practice: counseling multiple-heritage couples

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