Big Qu e s ti on : How does your family affect you as a developing

individual?

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.

Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.
Jane Howard, "Families"

Activity: GENOGRAM
A genogram or family tree is a useful tool to gather information about a
person's family. This visual representation of a family can help us to identify patterns
or themes within families that may be influencing or driving a person's current
behavior.

Symbols for drawing the genogram or family tree:

Female symbol - name, age

Male symbol - name, age

Unknown gender

Married - add the year or ages

De facto relationship - commencement date or ages

Separation - date or ages

Divorce - date or ages

List children in birth order and put names and ages either within the symbol or underneath.
Death - a small cross in the corner of the symbol (record date if
known)
Dotted circle - this can be used to enclose the members living
together currently, for example, who the young person is living with.

Conflictual relationship

Very close

Distant relationship
 Sample Genogram 2:

Portfolio Output No. 3: My Genogram

Make your own genogram using the symbols and samples given. Be sure to write
your name and the date on your paper. Enjoy!

Portfolio No. 5: POEM WRITING

Make two five-line poems about your family.

Follow this pattern: First line is family
Second line is two adjectives (joined by and) which describe the noun
Third line is a verb and an adverb to describe the noun in action
Fourth line begins with like and presents a comparison
Fifth line starts with if only and expresses a wish.

Example:
(_______________family) Mine family
(adjective + adjective) Unique and chaotic
(verb + adverb) Changing constantly
(like) Like flaming hot Thai dishes, which are quite exotic
(if only) If only we could relive our family life, of jolly years gone by