Situational and Developmental Crisis

When looking at the example of a developmental crisis, a pregnancy would be a good example. According to the text, “developmental crisis are events that are expected to be experienced by the majority of individuals during normal development” (Jackson- Cherry & Erford, 2018, p. 5). In this example, many people who want children often plan their families with their significant other. As for this counseling student, getting pregnant at 16 years old was a bit traumatic. Having been raised in a Christian home with both parents during the late ’60s and early ’70s, getting pregnant without a husband was considered ungodly and frowned upon. Although support was given from her parents, the church demanded that this pregnant mom apologizes to the congregation but said nothing about repentance. This developmental crisis left a 16-year-old, single black eleventh-grade high school student feeling depressed, sad, and lonely.

An example of a situational crisis would be Coronavirus. In our reading, “a situational crisis are events that often are unexpected and involves some degree of a catastrophic, shocking, or random act” (Jackson-Cherry & Erford, 2018, p. 5). As the world witnessed sickness and death throughout the globe, everyone was affected directly and indirectly by this crisis.

The potential residual effects of the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy left this young mom scarred to the point where it took well over a decade for her to have another baby. This mom had her first child at age 17 and her next baby at 30. She also married a man that was very abusive both physically and verbally (having low self-esteem). She also viewed religion differently and stayed in an unhealthy relationship out of fear of being disconnected again from the church. Matthew 5:1-2 states, “judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement, you pronounce would be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you” (English Standard Version Bible, 2001)—the same with Coronavirus. Covid-19 has left many with increased anxiety and other mental health concerns.

In conclusion, Authors Collins, and Collins (2005), share that “regardless of whether the stressor event is developmental or situational, life span variables must be considered to determine their meaning and impact on the stress or crisis.” In counseling, other factors should also be taken into consideration.

References:

Collins, B.G., & Collins, T.M. (2005). Crisis and trauma developmental-ecological intervention. Boston, MA: Houghton   Mifflin/Lahaska Press.

English Standard Version Bible. (2001). ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com/ (Links to an external site.)

Jackson-Cherry, L.R., & Erford, B.T. (2018). Crisis assessment, intervention, and prevention (3rd ed.). The Merrill Counseling Series. Pearson Education, Inc.

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Provide one example of a developmental crisis and one example of a situational crisis.

Situational and Developmental Crisis

Examples may be from any crisis level ranging from personal experience to global impact. Discuss the potential residual effects of the crisis on the affected individual(s).

**Must be 250-300 words**