lesson 12 part 1 Flashcards
Results from stressful events for which coping mechanisms fail to provide adequate adaptive skills to address the
perceived challenge or threat
crisis
Characteristics of Crisis
it is highly individualized
it’s normal duration 4 to 6 weeks
it’s affects the individual’s support system
what is the normal duration of crisis
4 to 6 weeks
what are the types of Crises
developmental crisis
existential crisis
situational crisis
this crisis occur as part of the process of growing and developing through various periods of life
developmental crisis
example of developmental crisis
erikson’s stage of psychosocial developement
this crisis is where inner conflicts are related to things such as life purpose, direction, and spirituality.
existential crisis
example of existential crisis
midlife crisis
these sudden and unexpected crises include accidents and natural disasters
situational crisis
vague feeling of dread or apprehension which is a response to external or internal stimuli that can have behavioral, emotional, cognitive or physical symptoms
anxiety
which is feeling afraid or threatened by a clearly identifiable, external stimulus that represents danger to the person.
fear
anxiety of fear: afraid of “unknown”
anxiety
anxiety of fear: afraid of what you know
fear
anxiety of fear: outcome definite
fear
anxiety of fear: apprehension/ uneasiness
anxiety
anxiety of fear: anticipation of danger
anxiety
anxiety of fear: external danger
fear