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 Brainstorm themes/hypotheses/formulations which may be relevant to the family Genograms Genograms are a means to visually conceptualise the family and wider system, in terms of its members and relationships. They should include the following information:  All members of the family system, including adopted/fostered members  Delineation of the household  All members of the wider system  Dates of birth  Deaths, with dates  Partnerships and marriages, with dates  Separations and divorces, with dates  Pregnancies, miscarriages, and terminations, with dates  Occupations / Schooling Any information that is missing from the referral information should be noted and enquired about during the initial session of therapy. Tobias Marcia m : 1952 dob: 12.4.27 died : 1967 heart attack m: 1977 d: 1988 Paul 66 71 dob: 20.5.32 44 54 Leonard dob: ? 43 38 Carmel Leon Brian dob: 3.6.54 28 dob: 30.7.55 dob: 13.8.60 Jean dob: ? Painter nurse 26 31 Joan Charles dob: ? nurse dob: ? due : Feb 1999 18 Tobias dob: 10.5.80 bank worker 16 14 Jacob Rachelle dob: 19.1.82 14 Monica dob: 12.2.84 St James Grammer School 5.5 Pre & Post Session Preparation The therapist and therapy team should allow 15 minutes before and after each session to prepare for their meeting with the family and review the progress of therapy. Issues to be addressed in these discussions should include: Pre-Session Summary of the main themes from previous session Information which requires clarification from previous session Between session contact the therapist has had with the family/wider system The current formulation/themes/hypothesis of the issues with which the family are bringing Ways forward for the current session which are being considered Any team – therapist issues which need to be addressed Any family – family/team issues which need to be addressed 210