Crisis A crisis is a time of great trouble that brings change and uncertainty to a family or individual. Persons caught up in a crisis may feel they've lost something. Most experience fear and some degree of anxiety. Others may experience anger and guilt. References Participant Information Form Summary Stress is the body's physical and emotional reaction to circumstances that frighten, irritate, confuse, endanger or excite us.
Most stress comes from the daily pileup of small aggravations and frustrations.
A crisis is a time of great trouble that brings change and uncertainty to a family or individual. It can cause people stress, depending on how they react. Family researchers, Nick Stinnett and John DeFrain have spent years studying strong families. A major quality of a strong family is being able to cope with stress and crises. In times of trouble strong families pull together, get help, look for the positive, use spiritual resources, communicate and adapt.