Title: Categorize types of crises and their effects on individuals and families.
Course: Individual Development (19260-18) > Section: Managing Crises

Categories may include

- unemployment
- economic downturn
- poverty
- hunger
- homelessness
- natural disaster
- child abuse and neglect
- domestic abuse/intimate partner violence
- substance abuse
- abandonment, separation, and divorce
- incarceration of a family member
- teen pregnancy
- death of a family member
- major health needs of a family member
- mental health concerns of a family member
- care of an aging family member
- care of a family member with special needs
- inadequate childcare.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is a crisis? What are some examples?
- What is the difference between abuse and neglect?
- How would you define the term domestic?

Communication

- What strategies help people deal with crises?
- How can divorce be explained to the children affected?
- Why might you need to advocate for family members with major health issues? What might you do?
- How might parents help their child deal with a crisis?

Leadership

- What resources are available for those seeking employment?
- What resources are available to help teenage pregnancy and new parents?
- How can unemployment affect other responsibilities in your life?

Management

- How can you effectively manage work and home life when a crisis arises?
- What resources are available to someone who is homeless?
- What organizations can help a person who is dealing with a crisis situation, such as abuse?