For this assignment, you will need to read the Case Study (also listed below) and review the Constructing the Genogram power point for the Genogram Key Symbols.

After reading the case study, you will follow the instructions in A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words:

Exploring the Use of Genograms in Social Work Practice to draw a genogram using Microsoft Word.

Please be sure to map out all family relationships you are able to identify from the given information, including names, ages and quality of relationship/relationship patterns.

After completing the genogram, you will also be expected to include a 2-3 page narrative to address the questions listed below.

Be sure to use proper APA format (12 point Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins) and must include references to your textbook where necessary:

• Explain the connecting lines you identified in relationships between family members (i.e. conflictual, close, enmeshed)

• Who had/has the power in the family?

• What patterns or themes do you see in the family? How is the communication among members?

• What are the values this family upholds?

• How do the family members cope with stress (i.e., become anxious, get angry, drink, are calm and handle it well, etc.)?

• How will this information be important to you as your work with clients? What challenges do you think you will have?

• After examining behavior patterns and family relationships, what other information would you want to gather from this family?

• How would you apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with this family?