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Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Genogram Template
A genogram template mapping both partners' family-of-origin systems for couples assessment, MFT coursework, and supervision.
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Genogram Template
What This Template Shows
Two family systems converging on the couple.
Partner A is cut off from his father.
Partner B's mother has a depression marker; Partner B is fused with her.
The couple is in conflict with each other.
Partner B has a close relationship with their daughter.
The diagram makes visible what each partner brings from their own family into the relationship (the cutoff on one side, the enmeshment on the other) and how those patterns sit alongside the conflict in the couple relationship itself.
This is the structural and relational picture an MFT clinician builds at the start of couples work.
The symbol legend is displayed below the diagram. For full definitions and clinical usage, see Genogram Symbols Explained.
When to Use This Template
- Couples intake and assessment: map both partners' family-of-origin structures and key relationships before or during the first couples session.
- Family-of-origin pattern work: identify how each partner's inherited relational patterns (attachment styles, conflict responses, cutoffs) show up in the couple relationship.
- MFT coursework and practicum documentation: meets standard requirements for COAMFTE-accredited MFT programs and CACREP marriage and couples tracks.
- Supervision and training portfolios: document a completed couples genogram as evidence of clinical competency for practicum or internship records.
How to Use This Template
1. Download as-is
Click the PDF or PNG button under the embed to download immediately. Use as a session reference, supervision document, or training example.
2. Customize before downloading
Click "Use this genogram" to open the template in EasyGenogram. Replace the generic labels with real names, adjust each partner's family structure, and reconfigure the emotional relationship lines and health markers to reflect the actual couple and their families.
Export as PDF or PNG when done, or share via link with a supervisor or colleague.
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Genogram Template
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FAQ
What is an MFT genogram template?
An MFT genogram template maps both partners' family-of-origin systems in a single diagram, alongside their couple relationship and any children. It gives the therapist a visual record of what each partner inherited relationally and how those patterns interact in the couple relationship.
How is an MFT genogram different from a family therapy genogram?
A family therapy genogram typically maps one family system across generations, focusing on the relational patterns within that system. An MFT genogram maps two family systems converging at the couple; both partners' families of origin appear in the same diagram, which makes it possible to see how each partner's background shapes the relationship dynamic between them.
Does an MFT genogram show both partners' families?
Yes. Both partners' family-of-origin structures appear in the diagram, each extending back at least to the grandparent generation. The couple sits at the center where the two systems meet, with any children below them.
Is this template free for MFT students?
Yes. Open and customize it in EasyGenogram at no cost. Students with a valid school email can export free when a professor registers a classroom account; other users export from $9/mo/seat.
Does this meet CACREP or COAMFTE requirements?
The template follows McGoldrick-Gerson-Petry standard notation, which is the format recognized across COAMFTE-accredited MFT programs and CACREP marriage and couples counseling tracks. Open it in EasyGenogram, adjust the structure to match your assignment or client, and export as PDF for submission or documentation.