Genograms or "housework".

Abstract

Housework is a narrative and visual strategy that is similar to genograms in the co-construction of meaning and understanding between counsellor and client. This article seeks to describe what housework is and to compare it with genograms. It outlines the advantages and potential value of housework as a tool for engaging and supporting secondary students in counselling. It also illustrates how housework can be used by guidance counsellors and as well as within the wider counselling field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)