COPING WITH STRESS

IN MIDDLE AND LATE

ADOLESCENCE
 DEFINING STRESS
Isdefined as a reaction of the mind
and body to a stimulus that disturbs
the well-being, state of calm, or
equilibrium of a person
SEVERAL POINTS OF VIEW ABOUT STRESS

STRESS AS:
STIMULUS
RESPONSE
RELATIONAL
HEALTHY STRESS
STRESS AS STIMULUS
Stress is caused by situations that may be
life threatening or life changing such
separation, moving into a new home, or
having a new job
STRESS AS RESPONSE
Isthe way the body reacts to
challenging situations.
STRESS AS RELATIONAL
When a person experiencing stress
takes a step back to look at the
situation that is causing the stress, and
assesses it. Allows reasoning to prevail
and weigh the relevance or irrelevance
of the situation
HEALTHY STRESS
It is a type of stress that can benefit a person
It is stress that is short and sporadic can propel a
person to a necessary action. These type of
stress can motivate individual into fruitful
action.
KNOW YOUR STRESSORS
The mayo clinic in the United States identified two sources
of stressors:
EXTERNAL STRESSORS- are those that come outside of
you, like situations, people and experiences
INTERNAL STRESSORS-are those coming from within
you, like thoughts that you have that caused you to feel
fearful, lack of control over situations
 SOME SAMPLES OF POSSIBLE STRESSORS A
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FACES:
 School demands and Expectations
 Selecting a School, College Course, or Career
 Separation Anxiety
 College Life
 Romantic Relationships or 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 is a way for a person to deal with stress in
a healthy, acceptable manner
COPING MAY ALSO BE A COMBINATION OF
BOTH PROBLEM-FOCUSED AND
EMOTIONAL-FOCUSED REMEDIES. HERE
ARE SOME EXAMPLES:
1. Conduct creative imaginary of the
problem
2. Seek group or social support
3. Get into relaxation activities
Like: Breathing
Exercises,
Meditation,
Yoga
Reading a good book
Listening to relaxing music
4. Create a situation where you can feel more
relaxed
Like:
A quiet environment or a comfortable
position
Project a positive attitude toward the
stressor.
5. Learn to manage your time-Setting
priority is important when managing
time. As a student, studies is your
priority
6. Eat properly by selecting
nutritious, healthy food.
In addition, you may also wish to do
the following:
1.Seek spiritual growth through
prayer and meditation.
2.Have a worthwhile hobby
3.Watch a movie with friends
4. Have a nice, quiet walk with a member of your
family after dinner.
5. If the stressor is one of your expectations, assess it
and see if it is doable and realistic or not.
6. Believe in yourself that you are strong and
courageous, that you are capable of overcoming the
challenges that are facing and that any stressful
situation will bring out the best in you and will make
you stronger.