Gather family information
List at least three generations if possible
Include names, ages, genders, and relationships
Note marriages, divorces, separations, and partnerships
Record children, siblings, and extended family members
Add important medical, emotional, or social history
Choose a genogram symbol key
Draw the oldest generation at the top
Place couples side by side
Place children below parents in birth order
Connect family members with standard lines and symbols
Mark significant events and patterns
Review the genogram for accuracy
Update the genogram as needed