Family Support Network Map
Tool • Gate: Fathers & Sons
Family Support Network Map
Purpose
Answer to: “How do we repair after a blowup?”
Family Support Network Map (Plan)
1) Define the goal for this week.
2) List 3 constraints (time/energy/people).
3) Choose the smallest daily action (≤10 min).
4) Schedule it.
5) Review on the same day next week.
How & Why It Works
- Small, repeatable behaviors compound into lasting change when tracked and reviewed.
Answer to: “How do we repair after a blowup?”
Family Support Network Map (Plan)
1) Define the goal for this week.
2) List 3 constraints (time/energy/people).
3) Choose the smallest daily action (≤10 min).
4) Schedule it.
5) Review on the same day next week.
How & Why It Works
- Small, repeatable behaviors compound into lasting change when tracked and reviewed.
References: Gottman (ATTUNE/repair) framework; Beck (2011) CBT;
Hayes et al. (1999) ACT; APA Family Communication resources