Personal Development

Quarter 1 – Module 10:

Coping with Stress
in Middle and Late Adolescence

CO_Q1_Personal Development SHS

Module 10
Personal Development
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Quarter 1 – Module 10: Coping with Stress in Middle and Late Adolescence
First Edition, 2021

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Personal Development
Quarter 1 – Module 10:
Coping with Stress
in Middle and Late Adolescence
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to help you to manage your stress in
life, and to maintain mental health. In this module, you will realize that stress is
real, unavoidable, and has different impacts on every individual depending on the
level of tolerance a person has toward stress. Stress should not be taken for granted
because it will bring negative effects on the mind, emotion, and body, if not given
attention and solution. The focus of this module is to help middle and late
adolescents to cope with prevailing stress and learn how to minimize its effects. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module focuses on ideas and activities on how to cope with stress and
maintain mental health.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the meaning of coping with stress/stress management.
2. List ways on how to face the different causes and effects of stress.
Share ideas in dealing with stress and maintaining mental health with siblings,
friends, and family.

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 What I Know

A. Directions: Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false.
_______ 1. Stress is real and cannot be avoided.
_______ 2. Stress does not affect your health.
_______ 3. Coping with stress needs the effort to help you deal with the causes,
and effects of stress.
_______ 4. Everyone has the same way of dealing with stress.
_______ 5. To deal with stress is to find effective solutions/ways to overcome it.

B. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
6. Which of the following characteristics is an avoidance approach?
A. Looking at the cause of the problem
B. Making solutions to the problem
C. Running away from issues
D. Facing the issues

7. Which of the following does NOT belong to ways of coping with stress?
A. Proper breathing exercise
B. Negative thinking
C. Praying
D. Taking a walk

8. Which of the situations below does NOT demonstrate the proper way in
coping with stress?
A. Leo does biking exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
B. Joel takes a nap whenever he feels tired.
C. Bing drinks alcohol when she has a problem.
D. Liza listens to music whenever she is struggling.

9. Who among them manages stress well?

A. Ana plays violin when she is facing problems/struggles.
B. Kay yells at everyone around her when she is upset.
C. Mark smokes when he is troubled.
D. Jack fights with his siblings when he is annoyed.

10. Which of the following is NOT helpful when you are stressed out?
A. Positive thinking
B. Keeps on crying
C. Forgiving
D. Helping others

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11. How do we stay mentally healthy?
A. By complaining all the time
B. By comparing oneself to another
C. By disobeying the parents
D. By recognizing his/her value as a person

12. How do we cope with stress in our daily life?

A. By making a simple and attainable schedule
B. By exercising mañana habit
C. By keeping records of the mistakes of others
D. By just thinking about yourselves

13. Why do we need to have stress management skills?

A. To become a better person
B. To be a good example to others
C. To have a healthy living
D. All of the above

14. Why do we need to maintain mental health?

A. To become wealthy
B. To become famous in the community
C. To become effective participant at home, in school, and in society
D. To become a mentalist

15. How will you do an acceptance-action approach in coping with stress?

A. By admitting the reality of stress
B. By learning a new skill to cope with stress
C. By seeking support from others
D. By doing all of the above

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 Lesson Coping with Stress in
Middle and Late
10 Adolescence
In this module, we will discuss what is coping with stress and discover ways
on dealing with the different sources and effects of stress during middle and late
adolescence.

What’s In

Now let us have a review of the previous lesson: Identify if the words below
are causes of stress or effects of stress. Write STOP for causes of stress and draw a
SAD FACE for effects of Stress.

1. Taking a test 6. Overeating

2. Headaches 7. Vomiting
3.Covid 19 8. No Internet connection
4.Lack of money 9. Noisy environment
5.Anger 10. Tired

Notes to the Teacher

The role of the teacher or facilitator is to guide the students
in doing the activities in this module. Remind the students not to
write anything on any pages of the module, but to write their
answers on a separate sheet of paper. Taking care of this material
is of great importance in order to pass this material on to others.
Thank you and God bless you!

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 What’s New

Activity: Read the poem and answer the questions below.

Coping with Stress

By: Rebecca T. Arevalo
Edited by: Riza L. De Leon

Stress! Stress! Stress!

Stress coming from anyone and anywhere
Stress in home and stress in school
Stress in the streets and stress in the markets
Stress from the virus and other issues

Headaches, sweats, and fears are exposed

Eating and sleeping pattern are destroyed
Tired, irritated, agitated, and broken
Are some of the signs of stressed being

I won’t be hindered to reach my goal

By those stressors big or small
With the help of God who loves us all
He will answer us when we call

I will look at the situation in a positive way

Finding solutions to stay healthy
Do simple exercises and sometimes play
To help me become relax and be okay

Questions:
1. What is the poem all about?
2. What did the author say about stress?
3. How did the author cope with stress?

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 What is It

Coping Defined
“Coping refers to mental and behavioral efforts that we use to deal with
problems relating to stress, including its presumed cause and the unpleasant
feelings and emotions it produces.”
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In coping with stress, we are using all aspects of our self to deal with both the
causes of stress and their impacts on our emotions that can make us feel uneasy or
uncomfortable.
Stress will not disappear when we do nothing about it. Instead, it will worsen
situations that can cause more problems to our physical and mental health, which
is more difficult to handle.
So let’s do something to face the struggles in dealing with stress by finding a better
solution.

How do people cope with stress?

Since stress is real and cannot be avoided, we need to deal with it. When we are
stressed out, we typically wanted to feel good and well. This may include knowing
the causes of stress, understanding its effects on us, and finding ways to deal with
it.

❖ Approaches in Coping with Stress

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I. Avoidance Approach
In this approach, people tend to run away from the stress by denying
the presence of stress and by taking steps away from the causes of stress or
stressor. People will tend to avoid the place, people, situation, feeling, etc.,
that would remind them of the stressful moment in their lives.

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 Avoidance is usually a negative response, although you have to do it
sometimes if it is deemed necessary.

Example: You want to avoid the person who has hurt you badly because it
will remind you again of the past pain, he/she has caused you.

Some people practice avoidance by directing their actions or resorting

to bad/negative habits like smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, or even
taking illegal drugs, which they think is helpful, but is worsening the situation
and causing more stress.

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II. Acceptance-Action Approach

In this approach, you acknowledge and accept the fact that stress is
real, and that stress has good and bad effects on a person. Acknowledging and
accepting the reality of stress and its effects would lead you to take actions to
feel better or to resolve stress and have a healthy life. Dealing with stress leads
to finding better solutions.

Example: You know that you have an upcoming test. So, in order for you to
pass or get a high grade on the test, you have to exert some effort like
studying/reviewing.

Acceptance –action will help to lessen the stress in your life by doing
something before or even during stressful times, which can help you do
better and live well.
In this approach, adolescents are encouraged to think of helpful and
effective ways to cope with stress.

Ways on how to Cope with Stress to Maintain a Healthy Well-Being:

1. Physically:

A. Simple exercise- like stretching, proper breathing exercise, walking,

jogging, Zumba, etc.
B. Eat Nutritious Food and Healthy foods: Vegetables, fruits, eggs, and
less fatty foods, salty, and sweet food, etc.

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 C. Drink a Lot of water (8-10) glasses of water a day- drinking water help
eliminate the toxins in our body and help our bodies to relax and keep us
hydrated.
D. Take a Bath Daily. Taking a bath will help you feel clean and relaxed
E. Proper Hygiene- washing hands, brushing teeth, etc.
F. Take a Nap whenever you get tired of doing any work or activities
G. Sleep at least 8 hours- good sleep will help you regain your strength.
H. Find, Look, or Imagine a relaxing place or even a picture
I. Engage in sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball, etc.

2. Emotionally/Socially:

A. Listen to Music (inspiring music that would help you feel better)
B. Do your favorite hobbies like dancing, playing musical instruments,
drawing, singing, painting, reading, blogging, etc.
C. Watch funny videos /movies that will make you laugh and feel relax
D. Play relaxing games
E. Make a journal/blog
F. Release your emotions –share them with friends, siblings, parents,
teachers, and counselors
G. Have a positive talk to yourself like: “never give up”, “kaya ko to”, words
of encouragement, and self-affirmations.
H. Learn to forgive- to let go about your ill-feeling towards others who have
offended you or even to yourself
I. Accept mistakes and learn from them knowing that nobody is perfect
J. Find a Support group- people who can be there for you especially in times
of crisis
K. Talk to professionals like doctors or counselors if needed

3. Mentally and Spiritually:

A. Read books/Novels/Comics, Inspirational books, Bible, etc.

B. Think Positive- look at the brighter side in every situation. (What lesson
can I learn? How can I improve myself from this situation?)
C. Manage your Time-Plan ahead of your activities and make schedules
like classes, tests, household chores, breaking a bigger task into simple
ones, one activity at a time, etc.
D. Pray to God- telling/pouring out your emotions/problems to God.
E. Be thankful instead of grumbling
F. Learn to say No if needed
G. Know your Value as a being created in the image of God and loved by
God

4. Things to be avoided when you are stressed:

1. Tobacco/cigarette
2. Alcoholic beverage
3. Illegal drugs
4. Too much coffee and soft drinks
5. Negative thoughts

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Since, stress has individual effects on each of us, which depends on our level
of tolerance, it also requires personal techniques in overcoming and coping with it.

Why is Coping with Stress Important?

Coping with stress is very significant in middle and late adolescence since at
this stage, there is a hormonal surge. Stress creates hormonal imbalances as
adolescents face different issues/expectations, challenges, and responsibilities while
handling its effects on their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Coping/managing stress is important because it will help you to keep moving
amid the daily challenges you are facing. It will help you live a healthy mind and a
healthy being. Too much stress can cause damage to your well-being if you will not
properly deal with it immediately. We are like an elastic rubber band but when
stretched out too much because of stress, we may lose the elasticity and eventually
snap and break.

Have faith, Stay Calm, and Live Healthy by coping stress!

Will you accept the challenge of coping with stress?

How to minimize Stressful situations?

1. Manage your time wisely
2. Work with others
3. Think optimistically
4. Trust God

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 What’s More

Understanding Coping Approaches

Learning Skills: Identifying Approaches and the ways of coping with stress.
Complete the table below with the appropriate response.

Causes of Effects of Coping- Coping ways

Stress Stress Approaches

Ex. Lack of Worried Acceptance- Pray and ask help from

Finances Action others on how to have
additional income.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Learning the Skill: Concepts on Coping up with stress

1. List factors that made you stressed out and demonstrate personal ways of coping
with it to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
2. Illustrate it through writing your steps on stairways to coping with stress

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 What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers:

1. I have learned that
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. I realized that
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Choose only 1 activity for you to answer.

Activity 1
Make 5 “Hugot lines” about dealing with stress and coping with mental
health. Then share your “hugot” lines to your friends/siblings that will serve
as encouragement for them when they also face stressful moments.
Example:
“Dealing with stress is like taking energy drinks; it keeps you going”

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Activity 2
Interview your friends (through messenger, text messages, or call) or members of your
family on how they were able to cope with stress. Then write your
realization/reflection in your journal.

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 Assessment

A. Write True if the statement is true, write False if the statement is false.
________ 1. Every person has the same way of coping with stress.

________ 2. Stress should not be taken for granted instead you have to deal with it
properly.
________ 3. Coping with stress needs the effort to help you deal with its cause and
effect.
________ 4. Avoidance approach in coping with stress is facing stressful situations
without fears.
________ 5. Coping with stress is important to maintain mental health and healthy
living.
________ 6. In the Acceptance-action approach, you tend to move away from
stressful scenarios.

B. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.

7. Which of the following characteristics refers to the avoidance approach?

A. Excited to solve the problem
B. Dealing with the cause of the problem
C. Denying the presence of the problem
D. Planning to solve the problem
8. Which of the following is more helpful in coping with stress?
A. Relaxing exercise
B. Drinking more coffee
C. Taking illegal drugs
D. Skipping meal
9. How to minimize the effects of stress?
A. Manage your time well
B. Stay positive
C. Wise decision-making
D. All of the above

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10. Which of the situations below does NOT demonstrate the proper way in
coping with stress?
A. Leo does biking exercise for at least 30 minutes every day
B. Joel takes a nap whenever he feels tired.
C. Bing drinks alcohol when she has a problem
D. Liza listens to music whenever she is struggling
11. Who among them manages stress well?
A. Ana plays violin when she is facing problems/struggles
B. Kay yells at everyone around her when she is upset
C. Mark smokes when he is troubled
D. Jack fights with his siblings when he is annoyed
12. Which of the following are the steps in coping with stress using an
acceptance-action approach?
A. Knowing the cause of the stress
B. Understanding the effects of the stress
C. Finding ways that are effective in coping with stress.
D. All of the above
13. How to cope with stress in your daily life?
A. By making a simple and attainable schedule
B. By exercising “mañana” habit
C. By keeping records of the mistakes of others
D. By just thinking about yourselves
14. Why do we need to have stress management skills?
A. To become a better person
B. To be a good example to others
C. To have a healthy living
D. All of the above
15. There’s a family with three (3) adolescents in the house, but these
siblings are always fighting about who will do the daily household
chores, so the parents are angry and stressed out with their situation.
What would be the best way to overcome their stressful life?
A. Separate them in different houses
B. Delegate the specific task for each of them with responsibilities
and sanctions if they fail to do their task.
C. The parents will always yell at them
D. The parents will do the household chores

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 Additional Activities

How are you going to cope with the stress that you are facing?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Search 5 words related to coping with stress then write a brief description
for each word.

A X W A R O Z N P E
U V J F N V U I C X
B C O P I N G N S E
H A C I T E A G O R
O S M K D T B U X C
W D E H P A E L F I
E I L E U S N D M S
L G C A F I J C Y E
S C U X E Z K O E W
A Y H T L A E H D B
M O B U Y D X A T M

1.______________ -__________________________________
2. _____________ - _________________________________
3. _____________ -__________________________________
4. _____________ -__________________________________
5. _____________ - _________________________________

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 Answer Key

15.B 15. D
14.D 14.C
13.A 13.D
12.D 12.A
11.A 11.D
10.C 10.B
D 9. 9. A
A 8. 8. C
C 7. 7. B
False 6. 6. C
True 5. 5. T
False 4. 4. F
True 3. 3. T
True 2. Answers may vary 2. F
False 1. 1. T
Assessment What's More What I Know

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