Personal Development
Lesson 4: "Holistic Development"
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
Identify and describe key components of holistic development;
Apply reflective practices to enhance self-understanding; and
Demonstrate empathy and respect in interpersonal interactions.
What is holistic development?
- Is the process of growing and developing the whole person.
- Is the interconnected growth of different aspects of ourselves, like understanding who we are, managing our
emotions, shaping our attitudes, and guiding our behavior.
Why it's important for personal growth?
- It's important because it helps us become better individuals and navigate life effectively by understanding
ourselves and others.
What are the various aspects of holistic development of a person?
Physiological – Cognitive – Psychosocial – Spiritual
What are the Aspects of Holistic Development
Self-awareness
-Is the ability to be aware of one's inner life.
- It includes being aware of: Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Values, Preferences, Goals, Strengths, Challenges,
Attitudes, Mindsets.
Feelings
- Feelings arises from the brain as it interprets an emotion.
- Are the results from the emotions that were experienced.
Emotions
- Is taken from the latin verb, movare, which means to move or be upset or agitated. Also refers to variations of
levels of arousal.
- It is usually caused by the physical sensations experienced by the body as a reaction to stimulus.
Attitudes
- Are a person’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions about another person, objects, idea, behavior, or situation.
- Attitudes are learned tendencies to evaluate things.
Behavior
- A person's actions and reactions to their environment.
- Is an outward manifestation or acting out of the attitudes.
Personal Development
Lesson 5: "Adolescence"
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To identify the three stages of development,
Describe the three stages of development, and
Distinguish the three stages of development.
How Do You Define "Adolescence"?
- Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and early adulthood. It starts with the biological changes
called puberty.
What is puberty?
- It is a time of rapid brain development, identity formation, and many emotional changes
What Are the Stages of Adolescence?
In the Philippine context, the three stages of adolescence are:
• Early adolescence
• Middle adolescence
• Late adolescence
Early Adolescence
- between 10 and 13 years of age
- change in physical characteristics (height, facial hair for boys and start of periods for girls)
- developed in the abilities to think, learn, reason, and remember
- developed in emotions, expressions, attachment, and sociability
Middle Adolescence
- between 14 and 16 years of age
- urgency for freedom (independence)
- change in voice, increase need for sleep, and appetite increase
- developed in new thinking skills through humor and by arguing with parents and others
- worrying about what others think about them, grooming and exercising, frequent mood swings
Late Adolescence
- between 17 and 20 years of age
- physically and emotionally mature
- can fully express ideas and consider other points of view
- could gain financial independence
- future goals become defined
- seek one-on-one committed relationships and intimacy
Personal Development
Lesson 6: "Coping with Stress"
Objectives:
At the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
I Discuss that understanding the stress and its source during adolescence may help in identifying ways to cope
and have a healthy life;
Identify sources of one’s stress and illustrate the effects of stress on one’s system; and; and
Demonstrate personal ways of coping with stress for healthful living.
What is a Stress?
- Is defined as a reaction of the mind and body to a stimulus that disturbs the well-being, state of calm, or
equilibrium of a person.
- Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.
- Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to
our overall well-being.
There are several points of views about stress:
Stress as a Stimulus
- is caused by situations that may be life threatening or life changing.
Stress as Response
- is the way body reacts to a challenging situation.
Stress as Relational
- is when a person experiencing stress takes a step back to look at the situation that is causing stress and assesses
it.
2 TYPES OF STRESS
EUSTRESS
- Healthy Stress
- There are certain types of stress that can give benefit a person.
- These types of stress can motivate, energize, and spur an individual into fruitful action.
DISTRESS
- Unhealthy Stress
- Bad stress can be transformed into good stress depending on how an individual assesses the situation.
STRESSORS
- Is any event, circumstance, or stimulus that triggers the stress response in an individual.
Mental Health and Well-Being
- Mental health refers to a person's psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It encompasses how
individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as how they cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices.
- Well-being, encompasses mental health but also includes aspects such as physical health, social connections,
sense of purpose, and overall life satisfaction. It reflects a state of being content, happy, and fulfilled in different
areas of life.
