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THE FAMILY PSYCHE OVER THREE GENERATIONS: THE GENOGRAM REVISITED *
Author(s) -
Wachtel Ellen F.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1982.tb01456.x
Subject(s) - genogram , psyche , family history , variety (cybernetics) , psychology , psychotherapist , social psychology , psychoanalysis , computer science , medicine , artificial intelligence , radiology
The genogram is a structured method of taking a three‐generational family history. This paper describes a variety of ways the clinician can use the genogram in addition to the standard uses described in the literature. It also demonstrates using the genogram as a quasi‐projective technique which reveals unarticulated fears, wishes and values of the individuals comprising the family unit. Practical suggestions as to technique in creating genograms are offered, as well as a discussion of when, with whom and under what circumstances genograms should be undertaken.