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Are you interested in better understanding why you are who you are? Why your family and ancestors held certain beliefs, behaviors, and patterns?
Using a genogram, you can learn a lot more about your family. A genogram is a tool that resembles a family tree through which we use symbols to identify family beliefs, behaviors, and patterns. Many themes can be explored using this tool!
In this interactive workshop, Jennifer will help you create a basic genogram, teach some basic symbols, and help you start to identify patterns in your families. Having a copy of your Family Tree would be a useful reference. The presenter recommends you bring Colored Pencils or Pens in Multiple Colors to assist with color coding your genogram. The library will have extra supplies for those who need them.
Registration Encouraged
Where a traditional family tree usually only explores lineage, a genogram can be used to track a number of emotional, relational and medical trends. Please be aware, this workshop may touch on some difficult topics such as addiction, generational trauma, and mental health.