Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence

Stress Management
 At the end of the lesson, the students
should be able to

discuss that understanding stress and its

Learning source during adolescence may help in
identifying ways to cope and have a

OBJECTIVES: healthful life

Identify the sources of one’s stress and

illustrate the effects of stress on one’s
system

Demonstrate personal ways of coping

with stress for healthful living
Motivation Journal Reflection
Which of the following have
you already experienced?
Put your thumbs up if YES
and thumbs down if NO.
Have you
experience
this?
* Stress can be *Stress - is the
defined as an subjective experience
feeling that one gets
emotional factor of distress due to
from prolonged pent-
that causes bodily or problems such as
up emotions. negative experiences
mental tension. It is
the and challenges.
There are two kinds of stress.
• 1.Eustress is the kind of stress that is
helpful in promoting one’s growth and
development.
• 2.Distress, on the other hand. Has a
negative effect on the person
*Major sources of stress - for
adolescence include romantic
relationships, family conflict,
and academics.
* Stressors-these are * Words that describe · Pressure-urgency of
Anxiety- uneasiness or
the stimulus that emotions associated matters demanding an
nervousness
causes stress. with stress.· attention

· Desperation-state of
· Misery-a state of
· Strain-outburst hopelessness leading to · Tension-pressure
suffering
rashness

· Anger-strong feeling · Panic- a sudden · Dejection-lowness of

of displeasure overpowering fright spirit
STRESSORS- the situation and pressure that
cause stress
Common External Causes of Stress
✓ Work or school
✓ Relationship difficulties
✓ Financial problems
✓ Being too busy
✓ Children and family
Common Internal Causes of Stress
✓ Pessimism
✓ Negative self-talk (negative side to
yourself)
✓ Unrealistic expectations/perfectionism
✓ Being too busy
✓ Children and family
✓ Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
What determines your ability to manage
stress?
➢ We are all different
➢ Some people seem to be able to roll with life’s
punches, while others tend to crumble in the face
of far smaller obstacle or frustrations.
➢ Your ability to tolerate stress depends on many
factors:
➢ Quality of your relationships and support
network,
your life experiences, your emotional intelligence
and genetics.
►Many health problems are caused or exacerbated by stress,
►including:
►✓ Pain of any kind
►✓ Heart disease
►✓ Digestive problems
►✓ Sleep problems
►✓ Signs and symptoms of stress overload
►✓ Depression
►✓ Weight problem
►✓ Auto immune disease
►✓ Skin conditions, such as eczema
 · Workplace (deadline,
* · Driving / Heavy
1. Everyday Frustration paperworks , equipment
Causes of Stress Traffic
failures, bad weather)

· separation from loved

2. Personal Problems · illness · death
ones

· conflict · addiction · violence · disabilities

 3. · Moving
· Having · Death of
Transition to a new
new job loved ones
in Life home
*Stress management - refers to techniques that people use to
cope with difficulties and manage their stressors

*Coping - refers to ways people try to deal with their

problems. Problem-focused coping involves dealing directly
with the problem, while emotion-focused coping aims to
comfort and soothe the stressed person
► How to Keep Stress Under Control
►1. Understand the causes of stress.
►2. Analyze your stress factors and stress signals and write them down.
►3. Deal with stressors.
►4. Learn to work under pressure or unusual conditions.* Tips to relax when under pressure:
►· Stop for a moment.
►· Do a relaxing exercise.
►· Take a power nap.
►· Find times to do the things you enjoy.
►· Look for some peaceful images.
►· Look up.
►· Keep something humorous on hand.
 Tapping Exercise

Eventhough I feel stressed out and overwhelmed

I deeply and completely accept who I am and how I feel.

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR STRESS
TOLERANCE
➢ Your support network
➢ Your exercise levels
➢ Your diet
➢ Your sense of control
➢ Your attitude and outlook
➢ Your ability to deal with your emotions
➢ Your knowledge and preparation
 Do not forget that life is the greatest enterprise
in the world. Only you can prevent it from going
BEING HAPPY into decadence. There are many that need you,
admire you, and love you.
►b. ANALYSIS
►Analyzing Stress
STRESSORS
►Directions: What are the things or HOW DO YOU FEEL
events that cause you stress. Write it
on the yellow box.
► How do you feel as a
result of those stressors? Write it on
the red a box.
 d. APPLICATION/ ASSESMENT
• Written Task #6
• “HAPPY PILL”
• Direction: Create your personalized book
2nd Day (October 4, 2022) mark quotes that will help fight
stress.The said quotes will serve your
mantra each time you are faced with
difficult situation.

e. PEFORMANCE TASK
“Presentation”
• Direction: Create a 2-3 minute vlog/TIK
TOK that will showcase your ways in
3Rd and 4Th Day ( October 5 , 2022) handling stress .Your video will be
evaluated based on the scoring guide
provided below
 ASPECTS DESCRIPTIONS POINTS GRADE

Length -The video adheres to specified 3

minutes

Quality -The music triggers the viewers 4

mindset and mood.
-Good quality of visual and other
technical aspects

Interpretation -The video connects and 3

enlightens ideas and concepts
regarding development.

Total 10

Scoring Guide in Evaluating VIDEO

 f. Assignment:

1. Search for some encouraging quotes to share with the

class

2. Have you ever been motivated by a friend at your

lowest point? How did you feel?
END OF MY LESSON THANK YOU I
HOPE YOUR LEARN SOMETHING