COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE
AND LATE ADOLESCENCE

OBJECTIVES:
1.DISCUSS THAT UNDERSTANDING STRESS AND
ITS SOURCES DURING ADOLESCENCE MAY HELP IN
IDENTIFYING WAYS TO COPE AND HAVE A HEALTHY
LIFE,
2.IDENTIFY SOURCES OF THEIR STRESS AND
ILLUSTRATE THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON THEIR
SYSTEM, AND
3.DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL WAYS OF COPING
WITH STRESS FOR HEALTHFUL LIVING

STRESS
Two (2) common
sources
 Changes
 loss

COMMON EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS
• Migration
• Parents separating
• Breaking up with boyfriends or girlfriends
• Changes in peer group
• Death of grandparent

STRESS & STRESSOR
Stress : A person’s response to events
that are threateningor challenging.
Stressor : A stimulus that causes stress

Stress is the body’s
response to anything
that makes us feel
threatened or pressured.
It is caused by any kind of
demand, to
must adapt,
which we
adjust, or
It is the body’s
way of
respond.
automatic
reacting to changes,
challenges, and demands
placed on us.

STRESS RESPONSE
Stress is the body’s response to anything that makes
us feel threatened or pressured. It is caused by any
kind of demand, to which we must adapt, adjust, or
respond. It is the body’s automatic way of reacting to
changes, challenges, and demands placed on us.

Some stress is necessary, however too much stress may
cause wear and tear on the body and mind. Major life
events, such as moving, separation or divorce of
parents, death of loved one, changing schools or losing
a friend, may cause anxiety and distress. Other day to
day situations, including being late or leaving a project
until the last minute, can also cause stress. It is
important that students learn to recognize what we
might be causing them stress and learn strategies to
help control and alleviate stress.

HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS?
FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL(2014)
1. Get enough time for sleep.
Ideally, adolescents must get
at least nine hours of sleep
every night.
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HOW TO COPE
WITH STRESS?
FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL
JOURNAL(2014)
2. FOCUS ON YOUR
STRENGTH. IT WILL HELP
YOU KEEP YOUR STRESSES IN
PERSPECTIVE.
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HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS?
FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL(2014)
3. Engage in physical activity. The
most effective stress reliever or
buster is your physical activity.
Engage in physical activities you
enjoy and build them into your
routine.

HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS?
FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL(2014)
4. Do things that make you
happy. Do whatever you like or
love to do (your hobbies) or just
listen to music or see movies or
anything which you may find
interesting and relaxing.

HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS?
FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL(2014)
5. Talk to someone. Talk to your
friends or anyone you feel
comfortable with or to trusted
adults. It helps you manage your
stress.

“ It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way
you carry it”?
By Lou Holtz