The Family Under Stress is a chapter my class has studied.  My teacher, Brother Williams, stated, “Crisis is best viewed as an opportunity paired with danger;  as the term implies our response to these moments are critical for our further success.” I thought that his definition of a crisis was very accurate.  I would adjust it in a small way by saying sometimes stress does not happen for just a moment, and that sometime that moment is stretched for months or years.  It was also humbling to hear classmates share personal experiences of family tragedy.  We discussed the different coping methods that different people use to deal with the stressors, and the best way to respond effectively.