Family Systems Framework
Robertson Family

Marital Subsystem

Ida

John

Extended Family
Subsystem

Grandparents

Provides support for both Cohesion
and Adaptability.

Parental Subsystem

Steven

Both Parents in Marital
System are educated

Cohesion

Very Involved Parents

Boundaries

Mostly stay at home
and spend time together.

Adaptability

Preschool/Childcare

Flexible with
Developmental
transitions.