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Free Genogram Maker for Students
Create professional genograms for your coursework. Perfect for social work, counseling, nursing, and psychology students. Free forever — no credit card needed.
Start Your Genogram — FreeUsed by students in these programs
Social Work
BSW, MSW, and PhD programs. Family systems, case documentation, field placement.
Counseling & MFT
Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology.
Nursing & Medicine
Family health nursing, medical school family medicine, genetic counseling.
Common genogram assignments
Personal/Family Genogram
Create a genogram of your own family. Identify patterns, explore your family of origin, and practice the skills you'll use with clients.
Case Study Genogram
Create a genogram for a hypothetical or real case. Demonstrate your understanding of family systems theory and assessment skills.
Medical/Health Genogram
Focus on hereditary conditions, medical history, and health patterns across generations. Common in nursing and medical programs.
Cultural Genogram
Explore cultural heritage, traditions, immigration patterns, and how culture influences family dynamics across generations.
Tips for a great assignment
Read the rubric carefully
Know exactly what your professor wants. 3 generations? Emotional relationships? Medical history? Match your genogram to the requirements.
Use standard symbols
Stick to McGoldrick and Gerson conventions. Your professor will recognize them immediately. GenogramCreator uses these by default.
Include a legend
Even if using standard symbols, a legend shows your professor you understand what each symbol means.
Keep it readable
Don't overcrowd. If your family is complex, focus on the most relevant relationships for your assignment's purpose.
Export as PDF
PDF maintains formatting across devices. Your professor will see exactly what you created, no matter their system.
Start early
Gathering family information takes time, especially for personal genograms. Start collecting info before you start creating.
Student questions
Is GenogramCreator free for students?
Yes! GenogramCreator is completely free for students. No credit card required, no trial period. Create unlimited genograms for your coursework, export as PDF for assignments, and use all standard symbols.
What programs require genogram assignments?
Genograms are commonly assigned in: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) programs, Social Work (BSW/MSW), Counseling Psychology, Nursing (especially family health), Medical school (family medicine), and Genetic Counseling programs.
Can I use GenogramCreator for my personal genogram assignment?
Absolutely. Many courses require students to create a genogram of their own family. GenogramCreator is perfect for this — and your data stays private. You can choose local storage so your family information never leaves your device.
What format should I submit my genogram in?
Check your assignment requirements. GenogramCreator exports to PDF (best for most submissions), PNG (for embedding in papers), and SVG (for scalable graphics). PDF is most commonly accepted.
Do I need to include emotional relationships for class?
It depends on your assignment. Basic genograms show family structure only. Clinical genograms include emotional relationships (close, distant, conflictual). Check your rubric — if it mentions 'relational patterns' or 'family dynamics,' include emotional lines.
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Free for students. Create your genogram, export as PDF, and submit your assignment.
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