| A | B |
| Resiliency | Family can cope with expected and unexpected stressors |
| Dynamic families | family interactions are affected by family configuration, structure, function, etc. |
| Nuclear family | Two adults and one or more children |
| Extended family | Consists of relatives in addition to the nuclear family |
| Single-parent | formed when one parent leaves the family unit or a single person adopts a child |
| Blended | when parents bring children from a previous relationship into a new joint-living situation. Step children |
| Alternative | Multi-adult households, grand families adults living alone |
| Adverse childhood experiences | Potentially traumatic events occurring during childhood |
| Crisis proof | Adopts flexibility that allows roles to be altered and accept outside help when needed |
| Crisis prone | lack control over environment. Does not easily adapt to change |