The spiritual genogram in family therapy

J Marital Fam Ther. 2000 Apr;26(2):211-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2000.tb00290.x.

Abstract

Spiritual and religious issues often surface during marital and family therapy. In this article, I describe a spiritual genogram that is a multigenerational map of family members' religious and spiritual affiliations, events, and conflicts. Used as a tool in family therapy, the spiritual genogram enables clients to make sense of their families' religious/spiritual heritage and to explore the ways in which their experiences impact present couple or family issues.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Family Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intergenerational Relations
  • Male
  • Religion and Psychology*