Use your family pictures to start building a history.
In some ways, a genogram resembles a traditional family tree, in that it records information about your ancestors and those in your family. But instead of simply recording names and dates, a genogram delves deeper, recording information about marriages, divorces and even suicides. Gathering the information you need for your genogram can require a great deal of research, but once you have the information you need you can create that detailed family history right on your computer.
Instructions
1. Record all information you have about your family, from aunts and uncles to grandparents and great grandparents. Write down as much detailed information as you can about births, deaths, marriages, divorces and other family dramas.
2. Research further back on your family tree -- as far back as you can using the information you have. A family Bible can be an excellent source of information about your history and that of your relatives.
3. Download a genogram template from the Internet (see Resources). You can find a number of these free genogram templates online.
4. Double-click the stock image that is part of the geneogram template. Click "Browse" and navigate to the folder containing the family photo you want to use instead. Click "OK" to accept the changes and save the updated template.
5. Click on the first name space in the genogram template and enter the first name from your family history. Continue to enter the rest of the names until the genogram is complete.
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