UNDERSTANDING CRISIS

Dr. Paul Standal finds it very important to help those in crisis to understand that psychological crises run a more or less standard course. Understanding these stages and associated feelings is important in helping the individual modulate their sense of confusion and helplessness common in negotiating a crisis situation. At the same time, it is important to understand that an individual’s personal crisis also affects the people around them. Understanding systems in crisis, including family, friends and coworkers, is also very important in helping you through a crisis situation.