CRISIS INTRO
Crisis is a perception of an event or situation, as an intolerable
difficulty that exceeds the resources and coping mechanisms of the
person
PERCEPTION
a: a result of perceiving : observation
b: a mental image : concept (see perceive)
PERCEIVE
a: to attain awareness or understanding of
b: to regard as being such <perceived threats> <was perceived as a loser>
REALITY
the quality or state of being real
TWO TYPES OF CRISIS
• Developmental
• Situational
DEVELOPMENTAL
Results from “ phase of life events” or transitional states that are normal and predictable changes that
happen to all humans over time.
Examples:
• Adolescence
• Work Choice
• Parenthood
• Midlife
• Retirement
• Old Age
SITUATIONAL
A crisis that results from unexpected circumstances and viewed as likely to cause a threat to a persons
safety or well being
Examples:
• Death of a loved one
• Illness
• Loss of Job
• Homeless
• Bankrupt
• Spousal Affair
• Car Accident
PHASES OF A CRISIS
1. Problem causes tension and mobilizes problem solving responses.
2. Failure of these responses to re-establish balance.
3. Tension grows, uses other crisis-meeting resources.
4. If problem not solved, breaking point is reached.
Crisis is a perception of an event or situation, as an intolerable
difficulty that exceeds the resources and coping mechanisms of the
person
PERCEPTION
a: a result of perceiving : observation
b: a mental image : concept (see perceive)
PERCEIVE
a: to attain awareness or understanding of
b: to regard as being such <perceived threats> <was perceived as a loser>
REALITY
the quality or state of being real
TWO TYPES OF CRISIS
• Developmental
• Situational
DEVELOPMENTAL
Results from “ phase of life events” or transitional states that are normal and predictable changes that
happen to all humans over time.
Examples:
• Adolescence
• Work Choice
• Parenthood
• Midlife
• Retirement
• Old Age
SITUATIONAL
A crisis that results from unexpected circumstances and viewed as likely to cause a threat to a persons
safety or well being
Examples:
• Death of a loved one
• Illness
• Loss of Job
• Homeless
• Bankrupt
• Spousal Affair
• Car Accident
PHASES OF A CRISIS
1. Problem causes tension and mobilizes problem solving responses.
2. Failure of these responses to re-establish balance.
3. Tension grows, uses other crisis-meeting resources.
4. If problem not solved, breaking point is reached.
