Advanced techniques for writing AI prompts that accurately capture complex family structures including blended families, adoptions, and non-traditional relationships.
Modern families rarely fit simple templates. Blended families, adoptions, same-sex parents, surrogate arrangements, and multi-generational households require precise language to accurately represent in genograms. This guide covers advanced prompt techniques for capturing these complexities.
Effective AI prompts for complex families follow three principles:
Blended families involve step-parents, step-siblings, and half-siblings. The key is clearly establishing the sequence of relationships.
"Tom (1975) married Lisa (1977) in 2000. They had two children: Jake (2002) and Emma (2004). Tom and Lisa divorced in 2015. Tom remarried Susan (1980) in 2018. Susan had a daughter Mia (2010) from a previous relationship. Tom and Susan have a son together, Leo (2020)."
Adoption requires distinguishing biological and adoptive relationships while respecting the validity of both.
"Mark (1970) and Jennifer (1972) married in 1998. They adopted two children: David (born 2005, adopted 2006) and Sarah (born 2008, adopted as infant). David's biological mother was Maria (1988), birth father unknown. Sarah's biological parents are both unknown."
When biological parents are known, include them in the genogram. When unknown, explicitly state this to prevent AI from creating placeholder people.
Same-sex parent families may involve donors, surrogates, or prior heterosexual relationships. Be explicit about biological connections.
"Anna (1982) and Beth (1984) are married (2015). They have two children: Max (2018), whose biological mother is Beth (sperm donor, identity unknown), and Lily (2020), whose biological mother is Anna (same sperm donor). Anna was previously married to Chris (1980) from 2008-2012, no children."
When extended family lives together, clarify both biological relationships and household composition.
"The Chen family lives together in Seattle. Grandparents Wei (1948) and Ming (1950) immigrated from China in 1985. Their son James (1975) married Amy (1978). James and Amy have two children: Kevin (2005) and Nina (2008). Wei has dementia and is cared for primarily by Amy."
Split custody, co-parenting arrangements, and children living with non-parents require careful documentation.
While GenogramAI captures biological and legal relationships in the structure, use the notes field to document custody arrangements, living situations, and caregiving responsibilities that don't fit standard genogram notation.
For very complex situations, describe events in chronological order:
For extremely complex blended families, describe each nuclear unit separately:
Complex families often require multiple AI interactions:
Complex family structures require thoughtful, precise prompts. By being explicit about relationships, including temporal information, and approaching complex situations systematically, practitioners can leverage GenogramAI's capabilities to accurately represent even the most complicated family configurations. Remember that AI is a starting point—clinical judgment and client verification remain essential for accuracy.