These specific genogram relationship symbols are color-coded to represent the different aspects of emotional coordination and connection. Color-coded lines and family genogram symbols represent the type of relationship.Ģ.3 Genogram Emotional Relationship SymbolsĮmotional relationship genogram symbols describe the emotional bond between two family members. You can show whether a couple is married, engaged, divorced, or separated. A union makes a family unit which later extends by adding more dynamics and/or more members. Immigration is a double wave symbol above age.įamily genogram symbols describe the union of two members. Location and annual income go above the age.Ī rectangle represents significant institutional connection.Ī person who has lived in more than two cultures has a wave symbol above the age. Gay/Lesbian goes with an inverted triangle inside the main member symbol.

The birthdate is written on the above left of the member symbol.Īn 'X' through the member symbol shows that the member is dead, and the date of death goes on the upper right of the symbol. Gender: A male is a square, while a circle represents a female. The inside of the symbol shows the age and related attributes of the member in question. The date of birth goes above the box, and the name is underneath. Every person is shown as a specific genogram symbol, e.g., a male member is a square, a female is a circle, and a pet is a diamond. They represent gender, birth, age, pregnancy situation, immigration, sexual orientation, etc. Genograms are used in risk assessments, counseling, medical history and treatments, therapy, research, and many other fields.īasic genogram symbols show the critical and personal information of a person. It is important to understand that knowledge of accurate symbols is critical because the value of a genogram is based on using the right genogram symbols. Genograms help users to depict complex family dynamics, emotional aspects, and relationships in a family very precisely and accurately. Then there are emotional relationship symbols that show the depth and emotional connection in a relationship which eventually leads to the correct diagnosis of the involved persons' emotional and psychological health.

Family and relationship genogram symbols represent marital and relationship status with color-coded lines. Genograms are composed of standard genogram symbols that visually show basic information like gender, birth, age, etc.

Key to genogram symbols