COPING

WITH
Stress
 COPING WITH stress

IT IS ANYTHING THAT MAKES US FEEL

UNPLEASANT
HOMEOSTASIS - Our system should be constantly
be in balance
People need to have
‘HEALTHY MIND
IN A HEALTHY BODY
IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONTMENT’
To maximize our potentials
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Ways of
COPING
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Is a matter or deciding as to how
the stress can be faced

These next THREE Approach can

be considered as efficient ways to
confront stressors
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 A. AGGRESSIVE REACTION

- A response ton a certain stimulus in a

harmful or unpleasant manner
- Act has the intent of hurting or causing
pain to something or someone else
- Can be verbal or non-verbal through
assault

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 A. AGGRESSIVE REACTION
Forms
1. Displaced Aggression – directing the aggressive act
towards another person/object (frustration)
2. Scapegoating – blames another person/object for his
failure/fault
3. Free-Floating Anger – aggressive response which is
prolonged (anger)
4. Suicide – aggression that is directed to self, self-
destruction (hatred, frustration)

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B. WITHDRAWAL REACTION

▹ A response that use “defence mechanisms”

whish subsequently protects the ‘ego’ from
further pain.

▹ DEFENCE MECHANISMS – unconscious

responses aim to reduce one’s anxiety caused
by life pressures

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 B. WITHDRAWAL REACTION
Forms
1. Denial – refuse to accept an external reality to protect the
self
2. Displacement – shifting one’s aggression towards
something or someone that is a lot weaker
3. Intellectualization – use of reasoning to effectively avoid
confrontation
4. Rationalization – providing logical justification for a
decision made to make an excuse for a mistake
5. Reaction Formation – unacceptable emotions are being
replaced by its opposite to prevent rejection

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 B. WITHDRAWAL REACTION
6. Projection – Attributing one’s fault or negative emotions
onto other to express the sentiment though not recognizing
it.
7. Regression – ‘imagined time machine’ to revert to a more
pleasant past where we are more safe and secure
8. Repression/Suppression – Pushing the unwanted thoughts
onto the unconscious which however may manifest in the
future unknowingly
9. Sublimation – refocusing or rechanneling one’s energy to
something more acceptable and productive
10. Fantasy - utilizing imagination as a way to escape from
life’s real problem and stress

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 C. COMPROMISE REACTION
▹ A strategy to resolve an emotional stressor by
devising ways to achieve a better state for both
parties involved.

▹ It may possibly lead to acceptance that may

result to peaceful co existence

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 Assignment #7
Create a list of things according to what is being asked in the
matrix

Things in your life that you Things in your life that

are grateful for makes you happy

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 The Role of Self Esteem in Coping

Self Esteem
▹ Is a regard of the self and its worth
▹ Evaluation of one’s abilities characteristics,
traits and other unique qualities.
▹ Equips one to confront efficiently the pressing
realities of life.
▹ Allows one to developed a “hardy” personality
that can withstand the greatest pressure in one’s
life.

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Signs of HIGH and LOW
SELF-ESTEEM

High Self-Esteem
• Trust own perception
• Accepting One’s
Uniqueness
• Responsible for one’s
actions
• Allow others to make • Open-Minded
decisions • Pro-Active
• Insecure • Competent in varied areas
• Reactive • Accepts Mistakes
• Close-Minded • Has respect for one’s self
• Worried and anxious
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 A person with High Self-Esteem develops a
shield that will secure him from greater pain.
If one has as positive assessment of his over-
all worth then he creates outcome in his life.

1.Develop Hardiness
2. Be Positive
3. Be Grateful
4. Use Mantra
5. Be Humorous
6. Be Productive
7. Be Empowered

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Reference:
Personal Development : Theory and
Practices
by Ethel Magalona & Evelyn
Salting-Sadsad

Prepared by:
Ms. Jasper S. Cruz