MyGenogramMaker is a free, browser-first online tool designed for creating clear, editable family maps without requiring any sign-up. It allows users to easily add people, generations, medical context, and various relationship lines, or to start with a ready-to-edit template. The platform emphasizes privacy, saving drafts locally in your browser by default, with optional cloud saving available only when explicitly chosen. No personal data, names, relationships, or medical notes are uploaded during local editing, and there is no AI processing of genogram content.
The tool simplifies the genogram creation process into three intuitive steps:
- Place the people: Represent individuals using standard genogram symbols like squares for males and circles for females, arranging them by generation from top to bottom.
- Trace the lines: Connect individuals with various relationship lines to illustrate partnerships, parent-child ties, emotional distance, or conflict, providing a visual narrative of family dynamics.
- Add only useful context: Focus notes on the immediate question or purpose of the genogram, adhering to professional privacy practices.
MyGenogramMaker supports common genogram notation, making it accessible for both beginners and professionals. It provides a comprehensive guide to symbols (e.g., crossed symbols for deceased individuals, double outlines for the central person) and relationship lines (e.g., connected for partnership, double lines for strong bonds, jagged lines for conflict). A small legend can be added to clarify any custom notations, especially when sharing with a team.
This tool is particularly useful for a range of professionals and individuals:
- Social workers: To prepare visual aids for conversations, supervision, or case reflections, helping to understand complex family systems.
- Therapy students: To practice family-systems notation and create easily revisable maps for learning and case studies.
- Health educators: To organize family context before explaining patterns or discussing next steps with patients or clients.
- Families: To create a shared first draft of their family history without needing to share sensitive details with external services.
The platform operates on a "draw for free" model. The complete working canvas and all editing features are available without cost. Users only pay a one-time fee of $4.99 if they require a watermark-free PNG export of their genogram. Optional cloud saving allows for one saved project without purchase, but is not required for buying exports. MyGenogramMaker is committed to a browser-first approach, ensuring that user data remains private and local unless cloud saving is explicitly activated.
