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GenoEasy Academy

The free foundational course in genogram work — step by step.

Lesson 1 — Understanding

The fundamentals of genogram work: symbols, structure and context.

1
What is a Genogram?
5 Min · Basics
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2
Genogram vs. Family Tree: What Is the Difference?
4 Min · Basics
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3
The Three-Generation Principle
5 Min · Basics
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4
The Index Person
4 Min · Basics
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5
Genogram Symbols Explained
6 Min · Basics
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6
Learning to Read a Genogram
6 Min · Basics
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7
What the Genogram Does NOT Show
5 Min · Basics
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8
Genogram Examples: 6 Typical Family Structures at a Glance
7 Min · Basics
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9
Adoption, Foster Care & Stepchildren
7 Min · Basics
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10
Patchwork Families and Modern Family Structures
7 Min · Basics
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11
Pregnancy, Multiples & Loss
6 Min · Basics
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12
Death in the Genogram — Symbolism and How to Handle It
6 Min · Basics
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13
Preparation: Which Data to Collect?
5 Min · Basics
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14
How to Create a Genogram: Step-by-Step Guide
8 Min · Basics
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15
Genogram Template: Using Templates and Creating Your Own
5 Min · Technology & Templates
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16
Data Protection and GDPR in the Genogram
7 Min · Basics
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17
GDPR-Compliant Genograms: Data Protection in Therapeutic Practice
8 Min · Basics
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18
Confidentiality & Consent
6 Min · Basics
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19
Digital vs. Hand-Drawn Genograms
4 Min · Technology & Templates
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20
GenoEasy Practice Guide: All Features at a Glance
6 Min · Technology & Templates
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21
Sociogram, Ecomap, Culturagram
7 Min · Basics
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22
The Family Life Cycle According to Carter & McGoldrick — Reading the Genogram Through Time
11 Min · Basics
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Templates for Module 1
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Lesson 2 — Applying

Practical tools, interviewing techniques and case work with genograms.

1
The First Session — Introducing the Genogram
5 Min · Practice
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2
Circular Questioning in Genogram Work
6 Min · Practice
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3
Asking Resource-Oriented Questions
5 Min · Practice
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4
Working with Incomplete Family Information
5 Min · Practice
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5
Addressing Sensitive Topics
6 Min · Practice
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6
High-Conflict Families & Separation Dynamics
7 Min · Practice
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7
Loyalties and Invisible Bonds
6 Min · Practice
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8
Recognizing Triangulation
6 Min · Practice
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9
Identifying Recurring Patterns
5 Min · Practice
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10
The Genogram as a Mirror
5 Min · Practice
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11
Developing and Testing Hypotheses
6 Min · Practice
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12
Genograms and Systemic Constellations – The Approach of Birgit Hickey
9 Min · Practice
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13
Ending and Resuming Genogram Work
4 Min · Practice
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14
Gathering information with cultural sensitivity: when the standard symbols don’t fit
16 Min · Practice
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Templates for Module 2
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Lesson 3 — Deepening

Systemic therapy, family therapy and social work with genograms.

1
Genograms in Family Therapy
7 Min · Practice
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2
Genograms in Systemic Therapy: A Practice Guide
8 Min · Practice
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3
Genograms in Social Work: Case Management and Service Planning
7 Min · Practice
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4
Genogram in Couples Therapy: Making Relationship Patterns Visible
8 Min · Practice
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5
Genogram in Child and Youth Welfare: Practice Guide
8 Min · Practice
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6
Genograms in Supervision
7 Min · Practice
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7
Genograms in Medicine: Hereditary Diseases and Family History
6 Min · Practice
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8
The Genogram in Addiction Therapy
6 Min · Practice
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9
The Genogram in Coaching
5 Min · Practice
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10
The Genogram in Grief Work
6 Min · Practice
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11
Deepening Bowen Theory: Differentiation of Self
7 Min · Practice
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12
Boszormenyi-Nagy: Legacy and the Ledger of Merit
7 Min · Practice
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13
Attachment Theory and the Genogram
7 Min · Practice
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14
Family Sculpting — When a Sketch Isn’t Enough
6 Min · Practice
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15
The Genogram in Mediation
6 Min · Practice
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16
Trauma-Sensitive Genogram Work
7 Min · Practice
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17
What Makes a Good Genogram Hypothesis? — Quality Criteria for Practice
12 Min · Practice
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Lesson 4 — Specialising

Research, history and specialist applications for experienced practitioners.

1
The Cultural Genogram According to Hardy & Laszloffy
15 Min · Specialise
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2
The Migration Genogram
12 Min · Specialise
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3
LGBTQIA+ and Rainbow Genogram
15 Min · Specialise
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4
The Spiritual and Religious Genogram
12 Min · Specialise
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5
The Palliative Genogram According to DGP Standard
17 Min · Specialise
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6
Genogram in Chronic Illness and Disability
12 Min · Specialise
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7
Genogram Work with Adoptive and Foster Families
15 Min · Specialise
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8
Forensic Genogram and Child Welfare Endangerment
12 Min · Specialise
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9
The Sexual Genogram according to Hof/Berman and Belous
12 Min · Specialise
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10
Play Genogram according to Eliana Gil (Child Therapy)
12 Min · Specialise
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11
Sibling Position — A Critical Appraisal of Toman and Sulloway
10 Min · Specialise
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12
Resource Genogram in Career and Business Coaching
12 Min · Specialise
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13
Genogram and Family Constellation — Integrating Two Methods
15 Min · Specialise
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14
Transgenerational Trauma, Epigenetics and Neurobiology
20 Min · Specialise
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15
The Genogram as a Qualitative Research Method
12 Min · Specialise
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16
Digital and AI-Supported Genogram + GDPR Special
10 Min · Specialise
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17
Reliability and Self-Critique of the Genogram Method
10 Min · Specialise
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18
Genogram in Multi-Helper Systems and Case Conferences
10 Min · Specialise
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19
Genogram Work with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
15 Min · Specialise
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20
Practitioner’s Own Genogram — Personal-Process Workbook
15 Min · Specialise
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21
The Genogram in Grief Counseling
15 Min · Specialise
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22
The Genogram in High-Conflict Separations
15 Min · Specialise
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23
Epigenetics and Transgenerational Trauma — Current State of Research 2026
15 Min · Specialise
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24
Genogram and Neurodivergence — Recognizing ADHD and Autism as Family Patterns
13 Min · Specialise
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25
Resource-Oriented Assistance Planning in Child and Youth Services (§ 36 SGB VIII)
13 Min · Specialise
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26
Genogram Work with Refugee Families — When Words and Documents Are Missing
15 Min · Specialise
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27
The Genogram Under Time Pressure — the Seven-Minute Version
12 Min · Specialise
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Templates for Module 4
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