In the face of a crisis, family members may be numbed by the new or sudden stress and, in a process of denial, go about their business as if the event had not occurred. Gradually, however, they begin to assimilate the reality of the crisis and to appraise the situation. Then, as the text points out, the period of sets in.

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The period of disorganization sets in as family members come to terms with the reality of the crisis. This involves a sense of confusion and emotional upheaval as they try to adjust to the new situation.

In the Face of a Crisis, Family Members May Be