This paper describes a theoretical model and the results of its application to a particular laboratory program. A variety of issues arising from this kind of design are also described. (Author/CJ)

Based upon the assumption that a human system passes through several phases as it adapts to a crisis situation, the article describes a four stage model, each phase presented as it applies to the individual in crisis and then extended to incorporate organizational parameters. Comments follow by Leonard Soloman and Norman Paris. (Author/BY)