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Handout 5 Coping With Stress

The document discusses personal development and coping with stress in middle and late adolescence. It defines stress as a reaction that disturbs one's state of well-being and equilibrium. It notes that moderate, short-term stress can be beneficial, while excessive long-term stress can harm physical and mental health. The document lists common stressors for adolescent students like school, relationships, family, and health concerns. It recommends learning coping mechanisms, including stress reduction methods like relaxation, managing time well, eating nutritiously, and seeking social support or spiritual activities to develop healthy ways of dealing with stress.

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Handout 5 Coping With Stress

The document discusses personal development and coping with stress in middle and late adolescence. It defines stress as a reaction that disturbs one's state of well-being and equilibrium. It notes that moderate, short-term stress can be beneficial, while excessive long-term stress can harm physical and mental health. The document lists common stressors for adolescent students like school, relationships, family, and health concerns. It recommends learning coping mechanisms, including stress reduction methods like relaxation, managing time well, eating nutritiously, and seeking social support or spiritual activities to develop healthy ways of dealing with stress.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


PAVIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Evangelista St., Pavia Iloilo
5001 Philippines
“QUALITY EDUCATION OUR PRIDE”

The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without
changing our thinking.” – Albert Einstein

LESSON 5 COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

Defining Stress
Stress is a reaction of the mind and body to a stimulus that disturbs the well-being state of calm or
equilibrium of a person. It was perceived before that it is unhealthy but discussions among experts conclude
that it is not entirely the case. Psychologists have agreed that small sporadic amounts of stress can be helpful
and beneficial to individuals while excessive amounts of stress over a long period of time maybe destructive
to physical and mental health.

Stress as a Stimulus Response and Relational


As a stimulus, stress is caused by situations that may be life threatening or life challenging such as
separation moving into a new home or having a new job. These are situations or events are often stressors.

Healthy Stress
Stress that is short and sporadic can propel a person to a necessary action. These types of stress can
motivate energize and spur an individual into fruitful action. Bad stress can be a transformed into good stress
depending on how an individual assesses the situation. Adolescent students who are in constant stressful
situations particularly related to school work and relationships should learn some coping mechanisms to
assist them in their development toward a healthy adult life.

Knowing Your Stressors


• School demands and expectations
• Selecting a school college course or career
• Separation anxiety
• College life
• Romantic Relationships or the lack of it
• Family demands and expectations
• Health concerns
• Demands of social life
• Bullying

Coping with Stress


Coping is a very important mechanism in dealing with stress. It can help in avoiding the damages that may be
brought about by severe or chronic stress to your health and well-being.
Stress Reduction Method
• Conduct creative imagery of the problem
• Seek group or social support
• Get into relaxation activities like breathing exercises mediation or yoga and the like.
• Find an area where you can have a relaxing feeling.
• Learn to manage your time.
• Eat properly by selecting nutritious and healthy food.

Additional coping mechanisms


• Seek spiritual growth through prayer and meditation.
• Have a worthwhile hobby.
• Watch a movie with friends.
• Have a nice quiet walk with a member of your family after dinner.
• Set realistic and doable expectations.
• Believe in yourself that you are strong and courageous.

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