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3 Generation Genogram Template
A three-generation genogram template covering grandparents, parents, and children. The standard format for academic assignments, clinical intake, and family therapy.
3 Generation Genogram Template
What This Template Shows
Three generations (grandparents, parents, and children) labeled by generation level, with paternal grandparents mapped on the father's side and maternal grandparents on the mother's side.
The structural lines cover marriage and biological child relationships. There are no emotional lines or health markers; this is the baseline structure, the starting point before clinical or emotional layers are added.
The symbol legend is displayed below the diagram. For a full reference, see Genogram Symbols Explained.
When to Use This Template
- Academic assignments: meets the standard three-generation requirement for MSW, MFT, counseling, nursing, and psychology coursework.
- Clinical intake: maps the family structure at the first session before adding emotional relationship lines or health history.
- Medical family history: tracks health conditions across three generations for primary care, specialist, and genetic counseling contexts.
- Teaching and training: use as a blank demonstration template in family systems courses and clinical supervision.
How to Use This Template
1. Download as-is
Click the PDF or PNG button under the embed to download immediately. Print and fill in by hand, or open in a PDF reader and annotate digitally.
2. Customize before downloading
Click "Use this genogram" to open the template in EasyGenogram. Add names, adjust the structure for your specific family, and layer in emotional relationship lines or health markers as needed. Export as PDF or PNG, or share via link with a supervisor, colleague, or client.
If you need the diagram in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or for a Canva design, export as PNG and insert it into your document.
3 Generation Genogram Template
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FAQ
What does a 3 generation genogram include?
A 3 generation genogram maps three levels of a family: grandparents (Generation 1), parents (Generation 2), and children (Generation 3). It shows who is related to whom and how, through marriage, divorce, biological and adoptive relationships, and can be extended with emotional lines and health markers depending on the clinical or academic purpose.
Is this 3 generation genogram template free?
Yes, open and customize it in EasyGenogram at no cost. Export requires a subscription for most users; students with a valid school email can export free.
What is the difference between a 3 generation genogram template and a family genogram template?
This 3 generation genogram template shows structural lines only, which is for the marriage and parent-child relationships. The family genogram template adds emotional relationship lines (close, conflict, distant, cutoff) and health condition markers. Start with this one if you need a clean structural baseline; use the family genogram template if you need the full clinical picture.
Can I use this template for a coursework assignment?
Yes. The template follows McGoldrick-Gerson-Petry standard notation; the same format required by most social work, counseling, nursing, and psychology programs. Open it in EasyGenogram, fill in your family data, and export as PDF for submission.
How do I add emotional lines or health markers to this template?
Click "Use this genogram" to open the template in EasyGenogram. Select any relationship line and change its type, or use the health condition marker tool to add diagnoses to individual family members.
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