Personal Development

Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Coping with Stress in Middle and
Late Adolescence
Personal Development – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence
First Edition, 2020

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Personal Development
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Coping with stress in Middle and
Late Adolescence
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Personal Development – Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode

(ADM) Module on Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or

facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum

while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also

aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into

consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the

body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this

module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to

manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist

the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Personal Development – Grade 11/12 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence!

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used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create,
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learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies
and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

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check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
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activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.
 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 What I Need to Know

This module consists of learning activities that will give you knowledge on the

competency of Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence. This will give you

a deep background on the importance of the aforementioned subject matter most

especially when you are exposed in the field of media and various methods

interrelated to this. This module is intended for senior high school learners.

At the end of the lesson, with at least 80% level of proficiency you should be able to:

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Identify causes and effects of stress in one’s life EsP-PD11/12CS-If-5.2; and

2. Demonstrate personal ways to cope with stress and maintain mental health
EsP-PD11/12CS-Ig-5.3.

Objectives:

1. Discuss their own stressors in life;

2. Identify what are the different types of stress;
3. Make ways on how to combat stress in their own lives;
4. What are the different kinds of stress;
5. Different Types of Stress Positive and Negative; and
6. How to manage stress.
 What I Know

Lesson
Coping with Stress in Middle and Late
1 Adolescence

To start though, it would be good to have a look at how life is at present. The following
exercises may be useful to help you do that.

How is life at present? On the scale below where would you rate your quality of life
this week?

0 _________________________________________________________ 10

As bad as it could possibly be As good as it could possibly be

What is happening in your life that might be contributing to your feelings? Record
the positive as well as the negative as it may be that you feel okay just now. Write
your answer inside the box that shown below.

* Exercise 2 *

Where would you need to be on the scale for your quality of life to be good enough?
 0 _________________________________________________________ 10

As bad as it could possibly be As good as it could possibly be

What would you be doing differently that would tell you that you had reached this
point? Refer to your answer on the scale.
 What’s In

Complete the word by supplying the missing letter. Choose the letter to
complete the word.

L S
R E H
I A T
O U
M D
C P
1. ___ T ___ E ___S
2. P ___ Y S ___ C ___L S ___ ___ E S ___
3. ___M O ___ I ___ N A ___ S T ___ ES ___
4. T R ___ U___ A T ___ C ___ T ___ ___ S S
5. A ___ U T ___ S T R ___ ___ S
6. __ __ I S O __ I C __ C __ T E __ T __ __ __ S
7. C ___ R ___N I ___ S T R ___ S ___

Notes to the Teacher

This Module aims to deepen the understanding of one’s mental
Health and wellbeing.
 What’s New

What is Stress?
Facts
A stress is something
we all experience.
It is a normal reaction.
It happens to us all in
situations we find stressful - at
times of threat and uncertainty,
or when we have taken on too
much.
Stress can be useful
and can improve our
performance (e.g. a footballer
before a match, going for a job
interview, or speaking in
public).

Most often when feeling stressed we are unaware of what is happening and can

feel more stressed because we don’t understand the strange sensations we feel in our

bodies. We can quickly feel overwhelmed. By taking a step back and becoming more

curious about what is happening both in our bodies and in our minds, we can begin

to recognize the signs of stress sooner and learn ways of reversing the feeling of being

overwhelmed. When we are experiencing stress, sometimes we are able to notice

where we feel it in our bodies. Most often people describe a sensation of butterflies

in their stomach, shortness of breath, a tingling feeling in their fingers, a need to go

to the loo and tension in their head and neck areas. These are normal responses and

are only a few ways in which our bodies respond to stress.

 Thoughts Feeling
I just can’t s
cope with this
Stressed/
anymore
Irritable

Physical
Responses Behaviours
Shaky, sick, Avoidance Doing
tingling, tension, too much Doing
headachy etc. too little
 What is It

I. Reveal the jumbled letters to form a term related to our topic my

answering the questions in part II.

1. SOPYHSSRET

2. RESTSSERHYP

3. SITERDSS

4. SSTERSEU

II. Identify the following types of stress.

1. Develops in situations when individual is bored, doesn’t face a challenge

and lacks enthusiasm.

2. Individuals that are over-working or pushed beyond their capabilities.

3. Negative stress arises because our normal routine is constantly altered and

adjusted, while we try to adapt to new situation.

4. A kind of stress positively affect our activities, it is a type of short-term

stress that increases our immediate strength.

 Stress and Learning

There are things throughout our lives which can cause us stress. We learn

from past experiences either helpful or unhelpful coping skills. Unhelpful

coping skills can stay with us until we challenge them and develop more

helpful ways of coping.

Examples of major life events which can cause stress are:

 Leaving school

 Death of someone close n End of a relationship

 Moving to a new house

 Becoming a parent/child leaving home

 Moving or losing a job

 Ill health or the ill health of someone close

Healthy coping strategies can help us move through this time in

our life e.g. looking after yourself, sharing how you feel, or making

time to relax.

Unhealthy coping strategies may make us feel even worse, e.g.

self-medicating with alcohol,

not eating, smoking too much,

and drinking caffeine – all

worsen the body’s response to

stress.
 What’s More

I. Please place a check mark in the appropriate True or False

column that you believe best reflects the following statements.

TRUE FALSE
1. You can control your level of stress.
2 You can easily tell that you are under stress.

3 All stressful events are negative ones.

4 High blood pressure is a sign of stress

5 Relaxation helps you manage stress.

6 During the second half of your night shift, it is a
good idea to decrease your fluid intake and avoid
caffeine
7 After working a night shift, it is a good idea to
have alcohol before bedtime because it will help
you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
8 After working a night shift, having a high protein
meal before bed helps you sleep better.
9 Exercise is an effective coping strategy for stress.

10 Exercise increases your stress level when you

work shifts.
11 Drinking coffee when you are feeling drowsy will
help you stay alert.
12 Eating well by following Canada’s Food Guide
can reduce your stress level
13 All people react to stressful events in the same
way.
14 Experiencing long term stress is not harmful to
you.
 15 There is no one best stress management
technique.
16 All stressful events are negative ones.

What I Have Learned

I. Fill out the thought balloons with the things that cause your
stress, or the stressors.
I. List down below the coping mechanism you have done
in relation to the stressors you have listed on the
previous activity.

STRESSOR
#1

STRESSOR
#2

STRESSOR
#3
 What I Can Do

STRESS WORKSHEET

I. Identify a stressful situation that you recently experienced and how

you handled it - write down how you deal with stress – good and bad.
Give examples of stressful situations.

What did you feel like:

• jhvhm

What were your thoughts:

• gdhfj

What did you do about it:

What would you do differently in the future:

 Assessment

I. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the following factor is not affected by stress?

a. Ability to take decision
b. Acceptance to defeat
c. Performance
d. None of these

2. In order to handle stress, it is essential to _______________.

a. Do nothing
b. Fight with people
c. Prevent it
d. None of these

3. The word stress refers to ________________.

a. Pressure and Tension
b. Trauma
c. All of these
d. Anxiety

4. Which of the following factor is affected by stress?

a. All of these
b. Beliefs
c. Perception
d. Relationships

5. Which is not a consequence of stress?

a. Anger
b. None of these
c. Fear of failure
d. Anxiety
 Additional Activities

Answer all the questions and check one box that applies to you, either yes or no.
Answer yes, even if only part of a question applies to you. Take your time, but please
be completely honest with your answers:

YES NO
I feel that there are too many deadlines in my work / life that
1. are difficult to meet.
I feel fatigued or tired even when I wake after an adequate
2. sleep.
I find myself thinking about problems even when I am
3. supposed to be relaxing.
4. I frequently have guilty feelings if I relax and do nothing
5. My self-confidence/ self esteem is lower than I would like it to
be.
6. I find myself grinding my teeth.
7. I find that I don’t have time for many interests / hobbies
outside of work.
8. I find I have a greater dependency on alcohol, caffeine, nicotine
or drugs.
9. I am unable to perform tasks as well as I used to, my
judgment is clouded or not as good as it was.
10. Increase in muscular aches and pains especially in the neck,
head, lower back, and shoulders.
11. I frequently bring work home at night.
12. I underestimate how long it takes to do things.
13. I do the jobs myself to ensure they are done properly
14. I deny or ignore problems in the hope that they will go away.
15. Not enough hours in the day to do all the things that I must
do.
16. I often nod or finish other people’s sentences for them when
they speak slowly.
17. If something or someone really annoys me I will bottle up my
feelings.
18. I feel irritated or angry if the car or traffic in front seems to be
going too slowly/ I become very frustrated at having to wait in
a queue.

19. My appetite has changed, have either a desire to binge or have

a loss of appetite / may skip meals.

20. I have a tendency to eat, talk, walk and drive quickly.

21. When I play sport or games, I really try to win whoever I play.

22. My sex drive is lower, can experience changes to menstrual

cycle.
23. I seem to be listening even though I am preoccupied with my
own thoughts.

24. I find fault and criticize others rather than praising, even if it
is deserved.

25. I experience mood swings, difficulty making decisions,

concentration, and memory is impaired.

A yes answer score = I (one), and a no answer score = 0 (zero).

TOTAL
 What I Can Do:
Additional Activities:
Assessment:
- Answer may vary
- Answer may
1. D
2. B
vary
3. D
4. D
5. D
What’s More:
1. TRUE 6. TRU 11. FALSE 16. FALSE
What I Have
2. FALSE 7. FALSE 12. TRUE
Learned: 3. FALSE 8. FALSE 13. FALSE
4. TRUE 9.TRUE 14. FALSE
- answer may vary
5. TRUE 10. FALSE 15. TRUE
What’s In:
What is It:
1. STRESS
1. HYPOSTRESS 2. PHYSICAL STRESS What I Know:
3. EMOTIONAL STRESS
2. HYPERSTRESS
4. TRAUMATIC STRESS 1. Answer may
3. DISTRESS
5. ACUTE STRESS vary
4. EUSTRESS 6. EPISODIC STRESS
7. CHRONIC STRESS
Answer Key
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