Once during a consultation, the mother of a teenager said that the word “crisis” frightens her. - Everyone talks about the teenage crisis. But for me, the word “crisis” is about something not very good...And, really, what is the word “crisis” really about? Maybe it’s a danger, a threat? When something stable, familiar and understandable collapses? When you are lost, you don’t know what to do. It seems like the crisis is endless, and there is no end in sight... there is no way out. There is some truth in this. But not the whole truth, of course. There are different crises. For example, family crises, crises in groups, in the state... As a psychologist, I talk about personality crises - age-related. Age-related crises occur in both adults and children. Moreover, in childhood and adolescence there are more of these crises than in an adult. For example , 3-year-old crisis in children, teenage crisis, midlife crisis in adults (I’ll tell you more about each in the following publications). A crisis is a situation when a person cannot live in the old way. But he doesn’t yet know how to live in a new way. This is a time when new needs and new tasks appear. This is a kind of corridor, the way out of which is difficult and frightening. But the state tension pushes a person to a way out and to further development. It is important to remember that all people go through periods of crisis. Without crises, development, growth, and progress are impossible. If we look at where the word “crisis” comes from, we will see a lot of interesting things. In Greek, the word “Krisis” means a decision, a turning point, an outcome, literally means “parting of the roads.” But in the Chinese (Japanese?) hieroglyph the concept of “ crisis" includes two components: Danger. Opportunity. It turns out that crisis is a natural part of human life. Yes, being inside is not always easy or joyful. It can be sad, anxious. It is difficult to come into contact with your desires. Sometimes you are overcome by irritation, anger, confusion or despair, it seems pointless... But on the other hand, a crisis is always a moment of choice. A time of opportunity. A turning point. Something is left behind. I’m walking, and I don’t yet know what’s ahead. I take a step, and it’s as if I’m “stuck” in this movement... But I definitely have a choice of where to move next. So, the crisis – yes, it’s not easy. To get through it, you need a lot of resources and strength. But this is always a transition to a new level of life, to a new stage of development. A turning point. Danger. Opportunity. In the following publications I will tell you more about childhood crises. When copying, an indication of the author and a link to the article are required.