Abstract
Draws on family stress theory, medical sociology, and Reuben Hill's crisis model to outline a conceptual framework for explaining and predicting the psychosocial and religious experiences of families in times of crisis. Provides an overview of the model and its current revisions and examines research to evaluate its adequacy. Draws implications for defining the role of pastoral care and counseling with families in crisis.
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