Assignment
You now have the chance to create your own genogram. You can use the drawing tools in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Visio. Or, if you prefer, you can draw your genogram by hand or use a program designed to create genograms. Be sure to go back at least three generations. Include key significant issues or events (for example, divorces, depression, alcoholism, conflicts, education, careers, family dynamics/interactions, pride/shame issues).
Your responses should be written under each question so that all questions are answered.
1. Do you see any family patterns such as medical issues, communication problems, divorces, teenage births?
2. What did you learn about yourself and your identity? How might this influence your work as a counselor?
3. How was conformity to your family's norms rewarded? How was nonconformity punished?
4. What was your family's/culture's criteria for a successful woman? A successful man?
5. At this time, how would you describe the ideal male/female?
6. What aspects of your culture of origin do you have the most comfort "owning" and the most difficulty "owning"?
7. What aspects of your culture of origin's view of gender do you have the most comfort owning and the most difficulty owning?
8. What groups do you think you will have the most and least difficulty working with?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.