Genogram Symbols
A complete guide to standard genogram symbols and notations used by clinicians, therapists, and researchers worldwide.
Basic Symbols
These fundamental symbols represent individual family members and their basic characteristics.
Male Symbol
A square represents a male family member in a genogram
Female Symbol
A circle represents a female family member in a genogram
Unknown Gender Symbol
A diamond or question mark represents a person whose gender is unknown
Pregnancy Symbol
A small triangle represents a current pregnancy
Miscarriage Symbol
A small filled triangle or circle with an X represents a miscarriage
Stillbirth Symbol
A filled square or circle with an X represents a stillbirth
Abortion Symbol
A triangle with an X through it represents an induced abortion
Deceased Symbol
An X drawn through a square or circle indicates the person is deceased
Fraternal Twins Symbol
Two symbols connected by lines to a common point above represent fraternal twins
Identical Twins Symbol
Two symbols connected by lines with a horizontal bar represent identical twins
Adopted Child Symbol
A symbol with brackets or dashed lines to parents represents an adopted child
Foster Child Symbol
A symbol with dotted lines to caregivers represents a foster child
Index Person Symbol
A double-outlined square or circle indicates the index person (IP) or identified patient
Pet Symbol
A small diamond may represent a significant pet in the family system
Ectopic Pregnancy Symbol
A symbol representing an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus)
Molar Pregnancy Symbol
A symbol representing a molar pregnancy (abnormal pregnancy with tissue growth)
SIDS Symbol
A deceased infant symbol with SIDS marking indicates sudden infant death syndrome
Neonatal Death Symbol
A symbol representing death within the first 28 days of life
Same-Sex Partnership Symbol
A connection line indicating a same-sex committed partnership
Polyamorous Relationship Symbol
Multiple connection lines indicating polyamorous relationships
Cohabitation Symbol
A dashed or specific line pattern indicating cohabitation without marriage
Triplets Symbol
Three symbols connected to a common point representing triplets
Quadruplets Symbol
Four symbols connected to a common point representing quadruplets
Surrogate Birth Symbol
A special marking indicating a child carried by a surrogate
Donor Conception Symbol
A marking indicating conception using donor egg, sperm, or embryo
Unknown Parentage Symbol
A dashed or question-marked line indicating unknown biological parent
Transgender Symbol
A symbol indicating a transgender individual, may combine square and circle
Non-Binary Symbol
A symbol representing non-binary gender identity
Estranged Relationship Symbol
A broken or cut line indicating estrangement between family members
Legal Guardianship Symbol
A specific line pattern indicating legal guardianship
Condition Symbols
These symbols denote medical conditions, mental health issues, and other clinically relevant information.
Alcoholism Symbol
A symbol with the lower half filled indicates alcoholism or alcohol abuse
Drug Abuse Symbol
A symbol with a quarter filled or specific marking indicates drug abuse
Mental Illness Symbol
A symbol with the left half filled or specific color indicates mental illness
Depression Symbol
A symbol filled with blue or marked with 'D' indicates depression
Anxiety Symbol
A symbol filled with yellow or marked with 'A' indicates anxiety disorders
Bipolar Disorder Symbol
A symbol split into two colors indicates bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia Symbol
A symbol filled with green or marked 'Sz' indicates schizophrenia
Eating Disorder Symbol
A symbol marked 'ED' or specific pattern indicates an eating disorder
Suicide Symbol
A deceased symbol with 'S' marking indicates death by suicide
Cancer Symbol
A symbol marked with 'C' or specific color indicates cancer
Heart Disease Symbol
A symbol with a heart marking indicates cardiovascular disease
Diabetes Symbol
A symbol marked with 'DM' indicates diabetes mellitus
Obesity Symbol
A symbol with weight marking indicates obesity
ADHD Symbol
A symbol marked 'ADHD' indicates attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Autism Symbol
A symbol marked 'ASD' indicates autism spectrum disorder
Learning Disability Symbol
A symbol marked 'LD' indicates a learning disability
PTSD Symbol
A symbol marked 'PTSD' indicates post-traumatic stress disorder
Dementia Symbol
A symbol with dementia marking indicates Alzheimer's or other dementia
OCD Symbol
A symbol marked 'OCD' indicates obsessive-compulsive disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Symbol
A symbol marked 'BPD' indicates borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symbol
A symbol marked 'NPD' indicates narcissistic personality disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder Symbol
A symbol marked 'ASPD' indicates antisocial personality disorder
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symbol
A symbol marked 'RA' indicates rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus Symbol
A symbol with lupus marking indicates systemic lupus erythematosus
Multiple Sclerosis Symbol
A symbol marked 'MS' indicates multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease Symbol
A symbol marked 'PD' indicates Parkinson's disease
Epilepsy Symbol
A symbol with epilepsy marking indicates seizure disorders
Chronic Pain Symbol
A symbol indicating chronic pain conditions
Migraine Symbol
A symbol indicating chronic migraine disorders
Asthma Symbol
A symbol indicating asthma or chronic respiratory conditions
Thyroid Disorder Symbol
A symbol indicating thyroid conditions (hyper/hypothyroidism)
Celiac Disease Symbol
A symbol indicating celiac disease or gluten intolerance
Incarceration Symbol
A symbol indicating history of incarceration or imprisonment
Military Service Symbol
A symbol indicating military service or veteran status
Immigration Status Symbol
A symbol indicating immigration or refugee status
Domestic Violence Symbol
A symbol indicating history of domestic violence or abuse
Sexual Abuse Symbol
A symbol indicating history of sexual abuse or assault
Clergy/Religious Leader Symbol
A symbol indicating clergy, religious leader, or spiritual role
Healthcare Worker Symbol
A symbol indicating healthcare profession (doctor, nurse, therapist)
Educator Symbol
A symbol indicating teaching or educational profession
Intellectual Disability Symbol
A symbol indicating intellectual disability or developmental delay
Down Syndrome Symbol
A symbol marked with 'DS' indicating Down syndrome
Cerebral Palsy Symbol
A symbol marked 'CP' indicating cerebral palsy
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