The experience of crisis occurs in three phases, the first being a sharp and sudden increase in the person's level of tension (Walsh, 2013, p. 310). Second, the person tries, but fails, to cope with the stress, which increases tension and contributes to a sense of overwhelm (Walsh, 2013, p. 310). The person at this point is very receptive to accepting help (Walsh, 2013, p. 310). In the third stage, within approximately four weeks, the crisis pivots, either negatively with an unhealthy coping mechanism or positively with effective crisis management and perhaps an increased sense of personal competence (Walsh, 2013, p. 310). The negative emotions that usually emerge in a person's crisis experience are anxiety, guilt, shame, sadness, envy, jealousy, and disgust (Walsh, 2013,