My Family Circles: A Therapeutic Worksheet for Mapping Complex Family Structures
 
Families can look very different—some join, some leave, and sometimes the family changes shape. This printable, therapeutic "My Family Circles" worksheet is an essential tool for helping children (ages 6+) visualize and process their unique family structure, especially when navigating blended families, remarriage, or co-parenting changes.
This engaging activity moves beyond simple family trees, allowing the child to draw their own circles and place family members close or further away based on their emotional connection. It opens up critical conversations by guiding the child to identify:
 
Closeness and Distance: The placement of family members in the concentric circles reflects how close the child feels to them.
 
The Full Picture: Prompts help the child define what they like about each person and what they find tricky or confusing about the relationship.
 
Change and Stability: Crucially, it asks the child to note what parts of the family or routines are changing and, more importantly, what is staying the same, like traditions or special connections.
 
Future Focus: Includes a dedicated space for "My wishes for the future!" to help foster a positive outlook.
 
This is a powerful, low-prep resource for school counselors, child therapists, social workers, and parents seeking to understand a child's perspective on their evolving family dynamics.