{"id":67897,"date":"2023-01-31T15:32:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T20:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=67897"},"modified":"2025-03-26T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:03:59","slug":"genogram-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/genogram-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Genogram Templates for Visualizing Family Histories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Editable-Genogram-Templates.png\" alt=\"genogram templates  \" class=\"wp-image-67965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Editable-Genogram-Templates.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Editable-Genogram-Templates-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Editable-Genogram-Templates-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Editable-Genogram-Templates-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Family relationships can be quite complex and challenging to understand \u2014 even at the best of times! Luckily, by <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/genogram-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating a genogram<\/a>, anyone can map out these familial ties and get a sense of all kinds of dynamics and patterns at play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a diagramming expert? No problem. It\u2019s easy to do when you have <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/genogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">genogram templates<\/a> to act as your starting point.<br><br>In this article, I\u2019ll discuss the benefits of genograms, share some example genogram templates that you can explore and show you how to visualize family information with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/signup\/?category=diagrams&#038;subcategory=tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE A GENOGRAM FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"templates\"><strong>Genogram templates for easy family diagramming&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see some fabulous genogram templates you can edit in seconds? Look no further than this roundup of Smart templates below.&nbsp;<br><br>First, I\u2019ll direct your eyes back to the free genogram template above, appearing in the <a href=\"#starting-a\">\u201c<em>Starting a genogram\u201d <\/em>section<\/a>. That one would be particularly well-suited to a genogram mapping family medical histories, as it traces the lineage of earlier ancestors towards core members of a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving along&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/3-generation-genogram-d3aa2868-ab83-484a-9306-518ff6282bb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram.png\" alt=\"3 Generation Genogram\" class=\"wp-image-67910\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram.png 1632w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-Generation-Genogram-730x472.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/3-generation-genogram-d3aa2868-ab83-484a-9306-518ff6282bb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS GENOGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Like the previous example, this  three-generation genogram template is a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/smart-diagram\/\">Smart diagram<\/a>. In other words, this chart makes it easy to speed up the design process and reflect the information you&#8217;d like to display in a clean, organized manner. (I love it when the hard work\u2019s done for me, don\u2019t you?)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, there\u2019s a key already included. All you need to do is customize what the symbols mean \u2014 or mix things up and add your own \u2014 to create a comprehensive family chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just so you know, most genograms showcase at least three generations of family members. But you don\u2019t have to stop there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/large-family-tree-a83337b1-a860-4f2c-99d1-6bcd0141f001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree.png\" alt=\"Large Family Tree\" class=\"wp-image-67911\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree.png 1632w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Family-Tree-730x472.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/large-family-tree-a83337b1-a860-4f2c-99d1-6bcd0141f001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS GENOGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This genogram template contains six generations to start. It\u2019s also Smart, so it\u2019s a breeze to add, modify or delete sections of the chart as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly like how it uses different colors to group familial relations between individuals. Not only is this easy on the eyes, but it also invokes the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principles\/\">design principle<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-contrast\/\">contrast<\/a> to aid with the relay and comprehension of visual information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want something a lil more low key? Check out the option below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/ancestry-family-tree-6d639028-5641-4704-ac4d-ecf5f905cd66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template.png\" alt=\"Ancestry Family Tree Template\" class=\"wp-image-67912\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template.png 1632w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ancestry-Family-Tree-Template-730x472.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/ancestry-family-tree-6d639028-5641-4704-ac4d-ecf5f905cd66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS GENOGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This Smart, free genogram template keeps things basic yet personalized by using a dark palette and providing room for a photo of each individual. Upload your own pics into Venngage\u2019s editor to replace the faces in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s one last genogram template that may appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/digital-family-tree-958ea8e4-24a2-4f87-a738-e3cff5e38622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree.png\" alt=\"Digital Family Tree\" class=\"wp-image-67913\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree.png 1632w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Digital-Family-Tree-730x472.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/digital-family-tree-958ea8e4-24a2-4f87-a738-e3cff5e38622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS GENOGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The serif font adds a romantic touch to this diagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> If that&#8217;s not exactly your thing, no problem. You can easily swap out the font for one that\u2019s more your style in a click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"geno\"><strong>Genogram examples and tips for easy reference&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different ways you can go about making a genogram. If this is your first time creating one and you\u2019re looking for inspiration, I\u2019ve rounded up some <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/genogram-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">genogram examples<\/a> below to help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find tips to help you create all kinds of genograms \u2014 from traditional family trees to more complex forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Starting a genogram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your own genogram, start first with the most immediate family members known, and branch out from there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/blue-simple-family-tree-17b3d68b-3901-44da-8428-6d208023711a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template.png\" alt=\"Blue Simple Family Tree Diagram Template\" class=\"wp-image-67905\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-Simple-Family-Tree-Diagram-Template-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/blue-simple-family-tree-17b3d68b-3901-44da-8428-6d208023711a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS GENOGRAM TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The above genogram template is an example of a basic genogram for a family business. Rest assured, you can 100% modify its contents to further map out connections in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genograms can also show the family lineage going back several generations. Since succession planning is a critical part of any family business, these diagrams may play an important role in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession.jpg\" alt=\"succession\" class=\"wp-image-67906\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession-628x1024.jpg 628w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession-768x1253.jpg 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession-941x1536.jpg 941w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/succession-730x1191.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>(Speaking of <em>Succession<\/em>&#8230; any&nbsp;fans here? You just <em>know<\/em> the Roy children would be using genograms for leverage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adding significant details&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get more specific with the details you include in your genogram, you can use the template above (no, not the meme \u2014 the family tree, silly!) to add in more facts. This could include the date of birth, marriage and death (if applicable) for each family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also consider including other significant life events, such as divorces, adoptions or separations in your genograms. Different colors or genogram symbols may be used to illustrate these situations instead of putting them in text form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key can be included to help interpret the diagram, just like in this next example.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example.png\" alt=\"kinship diagram\" class=\"wp-image-67907\" width=\"698\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example.png 1760w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kinship-diagram-example-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> Harvard Edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to add further complexity to your family genogram by exploring the medical history of your family members, or any other psychosocial information that applies. This is especially helpful in settings where health concerns could have an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I\u2019ve shown, genograms can be used to track mental and physical health disorders, addictions, chronic illnesses, specific traumas and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5.png\" alt=\"medical family genogram\" class=\"wp-image-67908\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5.png 1282w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/family-genogram5-730x461.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1282px) 100vw, 1282px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Concept Draw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above example shows how squares and circles differentiate between males and females in this genogram, while different colors indicate specific medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other uses for genograms&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Genograms are not only for relationships or hereditary patterns. They can also be used to see the career direction of each family member and how power is distributed within the family system.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/genograms-sample.png\" alt=\"career genogram\" class=\"wp-image-67909\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/genograms-sample.png 706w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/genograms-sample-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;Careerwise Ceric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sample genogram that maps out the educational and professional achievements of various family members. By studying this chart,  family members can get a better understanding of different career paths that may be an option for them in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: you can always get creative with your genograms and add your own personal touch.&nbsp;<strong>(Especially if you use Venngage, since you can customize every visual element on the page!)<\/strong>. The important thing is that you find a way to map out the information that\u2019s most relevant and useful to you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/genogram-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10+ Genogram Examples (and How to Create Them)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is a genogram?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A genogram is a visual representation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/family-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family tree<\/a> that goes beyond the traditional approach<\/strong>. In other words, they&#8217;re not the same <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-diagrams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type of diagram<\/a> my uncle loves to show off at every family reunion&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, these graphics provide more context by visualizing important information about family relationships, medical histories, psychological factors and other significant life events \u2014 depending on their scope and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"310\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-medical-genogram.png\" alt=\"Example of medical genogram\" class=\"wp-image-67901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-medical-genogram.png 310w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-medical-genogram-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <center>Source:&nbsp;ResearchGate<\/center> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But how do they do this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, genograms use simple symbols to illustrate these details, which is why they\u2019re incredibly powerful analysis and decision-making tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These pictorial displays are crucial when it comes to understanding family dynamics and patterns of behavior that may be passed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is\"><strong>What is the history of genograms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of the genogram was first introduced by Dr. Murray Bowen in the 1970s. 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And using Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">genogram templates<\/a>, creating a personalized genogram from scratch becomes so much easier to do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"675\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-a-Career-Genogram-From-Career-Counselling-Process-issues-and.png\" alt=\"Example of a Career Genogram From Career Counselling Process issues\" class=\"wp-image-67904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-a-Career-Genogram-From-Career-Counselling-Process-issues-and.png 675w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Example-of-a-Career-Genogram-From-Career-Counselling-Process-issues-and-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>ResearchGate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/decision-tree-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>15+ Decision Tree Infographics to Visualize Problems and Make Better Decisions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><strong>How to make a genogram with Venngage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to create your own genogram? With Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/best-family-tree-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genogram Maker<\/a> and easy-to-customize <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tree diagram templates<\/a>, mapping out a family tree is simple. Plus, you\u2019ll have access to thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/incorporate-stock-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stock images<\/a> and powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-visualization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data visualization<\/a> tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five quick and easy steps to design your very own genogram: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Create or login into your account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New to Venngage? No worries\u2014just <a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up for free<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Go to Templates &gt; Diagrams<\/strong> &gt; Genogram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>Templates &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diagrams<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tree Diagrams<\/a><\/strong>, then browse and pick a template that fits your needs. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/smart-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smart diagrams<\/a> make editing a breeze!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/genogram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-1024x582.png\" alt=\"Venngage Genogram Diagrams Templates Page\" class=\"wp-image-82019\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-2048x1164.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-22-at-12.17.34\u202fPM-730x415.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Choose your preferred diagram template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on your chosen template, and you\u2019re all set to start designing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Customize your genogram template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalize every detail\u2014edit text, swap colors, add photos and rearrange sections. Need to expand or tweak the structure? 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A social worker may use a genogram for a child, teenager, or family to gather information, understand their environment and develop a plan that would best support the individual or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genograms are also used to understand the distribution of resources and services in a community, as well as to identify areas in need. Genograms may be helpful for locating hard-to-reach populations and planning interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-2\"><strong>How do you make a genogram online?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a genogram online by using Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/genogram-maker\">Genogram Maker<\/a>. This tool makes it easy to create genograms by offering a wide variety of Smart templates that you can customize to match your needs in seconds. 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