OTHER: Add the additions and answer the discussion questions. Objective: You will construct a 3-generation Genogram and write a narrative. Points Possible: The Genogram is worth a total of 25 points. 15 points for the Genogram diagram and 5 points for each of the two narrative questions. Due Date: Midnight Central Time, Saturday of Week 3. Step 1: Create a Genogram Construct a detailed, 3-generation Genogram of your family. You may find it helpful to talk with relatives to give you information for this assignment. In constructing the Genogram, follow these guidelines: Use any 3 generations in your family. Use the correct, commonly-used symbols. See the “Genogram Instructions/Sample” and “Creating The Family Genogram” links on the content page. You must use standard genogram formatting. Draw a circle around the family living in the home. Illustrate relationships. Include the marital/significant other/divorce status for each member. Include demographics for each member: give their name, age, cause of death, occupation, physical/emotional problems. Indicate the strength of ties among members, using appropriate symbols. Highlight relationship dynamics including conflictual/enmeshed/distant, etc. Indicate illness and deaths. Write out a brief description or use appropriate symbols. Indicate significant life events or stressors for members, using a brief description. Note: The easiest and fastest way to construct genograms is the same way professionals do them – by freehand on typing paper, neatly. Caution: Microsoft Word and Microsoft Power Point have the capability of making circles and squares, so they could be used to construct the genogram, although they can be cumbersome and time-consuming, and not completely consistent with standard genogram formatting. Please do not use online genogram templates (examples being GenoPro and SmartDraw) as they may not contain standardized symbols or use standard genogram formatting, plus I don’t keep those apps loaded on my computer. Step 2: Develop a Narrative Write a narrative of at least 2 paragraphs in length, answering the following questions: 1. What are the patterns or dynamics seen through the generations or unique to one generation? Identify at least 3 insights or dynamics using the elements described in Step 1. 2. What are the possible uses of Genograms in family work, whether case management or family therapy? Describe at least two applications. Step 3: Combine and Submit Combine both the Genogram (Step 1) and your narrative (Step 2) into a single document. Submit your finished document to the Genogram folder in the Dropbox area of D2L. Below are a few options for preparing the genogram for submission. You can scan or take a digital picture of a hand-drawn genogram, and then upload that file to the dropbox. You could also upload a Word/PowerPoint document to the dropbox. If you choose to mail a paper copy to the instructor, use the US Postal Service and the instructor’s address as listed under “Instructor Contact Information” in the Content area of the course. Notify the instructor if you are sending it via postal mail and ensure that it is postmarked no later than the assignment deadline date, in order to receive credit.