The family nurse therapist, in an effort to learn more details about family patterns and interactions over time, may use:

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A genogram is a visual tool used by family therapists to map out family patterns and relationships over multiple generations. It can provide valuable information about the family's history, patterns of behavior, and relationships, and can help the therapist identify areas for intervention and change. Police reports and anecdotal information from friends and family are not reliable sources of information and would not be appropriate for a therapist to use in their work. Psychiatrist progress notes may provide some insight into a family member's mental health history, but would not provide a comprehensive picture of the family's interactions and patterns over time.

The Family Nurse Therapist, in an Effort to Learn More