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2. Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to: 1. Compose a 3 generation Genogram for both sides of a client’s family 2. Use appropriate genetic symbols 3. Counsel therapeutically 4. Refer as needed 2

3. Materials Needed: Client Paper Pen/pencil/colored pencils- optional Copy of appropriate genetic symbols 3

4. Genogram- Description 4

5. Genetic Symbols Website/link to access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genogram http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genogram 5

6. Health Symbols 6

7. Genogram Key 7

8. Client’s Immediate Family 8

9. Client’s Family of Origin 9

10. Client’s Spouse’s Family of Origin 10

11. Client’s Maternal Grandparents 11

12. Client’s Paternal Grandparents 12

13. Client’s Spouses’ Maternal Grandparents 13

14. Client’s Spouses’ Paternal Grandparents 14

15. Genogram Interpretation 15

16. Resources/References Symbol sheet Website: general info http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/ Website: symbols http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genogram 16 CLICK THE LINKS ABOVE TO ACCESS THE WEB SITES