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Life sometimes has a way of throwing obstacles in our paths. When you or someone you love experiences a crisis, how do you cope with it? Do you fall apart? Or do you epitomize "grace under pressure"? Or somewhere in between?
Take the following quiz to find out. When you have completed the quiz and have gotten your own results, be sure to guess what your friends' and family's results will be in the spaces provided. This free, revealing quiz will then automatically be sent to them and, after they take it, you'll find out if your guess was right or wrong!
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Even during difficult times, I try to find some way to "accentuate the positive."
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I am willing to lean on others for emotional support in my times of need.
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Life can never be exactly the same after a terrible loss.
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I would be at home working as a paramedic or in an emergency room because in the midst of a crisis, I am able to stay calm and my senses and reflexes remain sharp.
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When I undergo a painful life experience, I tend to isolate myself.
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I have a real talent for "turning lemons into lemonade."
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In my circle of family and friends, I have a reputation for epitomizing "grace under pressure."
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If I experience a loss or a crisis, I am open to the idea of joining a support group with others who have had similar experiences.
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I understand that grief is a five stage process which involves denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and that it cannot be rushed.
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If I were to experience a traumatic loss, I would talk about it as much as possible with friends and family members as part of my healing process.
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If I were to suddenly lose all my worldly possessions in a flood or a fire, I fear that I would never recover emotionally from such a loss.
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My strength and determination have gotten me through serious crises in the past, and they will continue to get me through future crises.
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I would have no trouble asking for and accepting emotional, spiritual, and/or financial help and support from loved ones during a crisis situation.
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When I watch a tragic story on the news about Hurricane Katrina, or the Asian Tsunami, or the earthquate in Pakistan, my heart aches for my fellow human beings, and I am reminded that natural disasters and other crises can affect any of us at any time.
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Grieving the loss of a loved one is absolutely essential, but it is just as important to celebrate that loved one's life.
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