EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

GROUP 6

MEMBERS: Correos, Vina Mae O & Reyes, Darrel John

TEACHING DEMO SCHEDULE: November 27, 2021 – 1:00PM to 2:30PM NSTP Class

I. Energizer

The class will start with an energizer, to hype and get the attention of the students. The class
will play a game called “Guess the Brand Logo”. To encourage the students to participate, there will be a
reward that will be given to the winner. This game will be facilitated by the following mechanics;

a. All the students can join the game and are not required to open their camera.
b. There will be three rounds which consists of five (5) photos each with its pointing system;
Easy Round – 1 point
Moderate Round – 2 points
Difficult Round – 3 points

c. The students shall click the “Raise Hand” button in order to answer. They may answer
vocally or through the chat box in Google Meet. The order will be based on the facilitator’s
screen.
d. Students will be given 10 seconds to answer.
e. The student with most number of correct answers will be given PHP100 through GCash as a
reward.

II. Subject/Course: National Service Training Program (NSTP).

III. Topic of Discussion: Stress and Anxiety Management.

IV. Objectives

At the end of the discussion, the students will be able to:

a. Differentiate stress from anxiety.Identify different factors concerning stress and

anxiety.
b. Learn different techniques to manage their stress and anxiety.

V. Content
1. Definition of Stress and Anxiety

STRESS
 A state of emotional or physical tension is defined as stress. It can be triggered by any
occurrence or thought that causes you to become upset, furious, or nervous. Your body's reaction to a
challenge or demand is referred to as stress. Stress can be beneficial in short bursts, such as when it aids
in the avoidance of danger or the meeting of a deadline.

Your heart rate, breathing, vision changes, and other bodily functions are all controlled by your
autonomic nervous system. The body's built-in stress reaction, known as the "fight-or-flight response,"
assists it in dealing with stressful conditions.

Stress has the following signs; you may feel; anxious, afraid, angry or aggressive, sad, irritable,
frustrated, and/or depressed. Physically you may experience headaches, nausea, indigestion, digestive
problems such as constipation, bloating or diarrhea, shallow breathing or hyperventilating, sweating,
heart palpitations, aches and pains.

ANXIETY

Anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It may cause you to sweat,
feel agitated and anxious, and have a racing heart. It could be a normal stress reaction. For example, you
may have anxiety when confronted with a challenging situation at work, before taking a test, or before
making a critical decision.

Stress causes both mental and physical symptoms, including irritation, rage, exhaustion, muscle
pain, digestive problems, and difficulties sleeping.

Anxiety, on the other hand, is characterized by persistent, overwhelming worries that continue
even in the absence of a stressor. Anxiety causes symptoms that are remarkably identical to stress:
insomnia, difficulty concentrating, exhaustion, muscle tension, and irritability.

2. Types of Stress and Anxiety

STRESS
Dr. Hans Selye pioneered the idea of stress, which is divided into two categories: distress and
eustress. Distress is stress that has a negative impact on you, whereas eustress is stress that has a
beneficial impact on you. We are energized and motivated to make a change while we are under stress.
It provides us a good feeling, attitude and enables us to overcome adversity and illness

HOW DISTRESS IMPACTS YOU HOW EUSTRESS IMPACTS YOU

Lack of Sleep Increased energy
Fatigue Motivated
Headaches Increased focus
Mood Changes Creates excitement
Change in Appetite Increased self-efficacy
Shortness of breathe Increased productivity
Chest pains Positive outlook
Digestion issues Increases resilience
Feeling overwhelmed
 There are 3 types of stress base on their duration; acute stress happens to everyone. It’s the
body’s immediate reaction to a new and challenging situation; episodic acute stress is when you have
frequent episodes of acute stress; and chronic stress - when you have high-stress levels for an extended
period of time.

ANXIETY

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders: Fifth Edition (DSM-V)
classifies anxiety disorders into several main types

a. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, long-

lasting anxiety and concerns over nonspecific life events, objects, and situations. GAD is the
most common anxiety disorder, and persons suffering from it are not always able to
pinpoint the source of their concern.
b. Panic disorder is characterized by brief or unexpected episodes of acute anxiety and
apprehension. These attacks can cause shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and breathing
difficulty. Panic attacks typically develop and escalate quickly, peaking after 10 minutes. A
panic episode, on the other hand, could last for hours.
c. Social anxiety disorder is characterized by a fear of being judged negatively by others in
social circumstances or of being embarrassed in public. Stage fright, a fear of intimacy, and
concern over humiliation and rejection are all symptoms of social anxiety disorder.
d. Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by high levels of anxiety following separation
from a person or location that provides emotions of security or protection. Separation can
also cause panic attacks.

3. Causes of Stress and Anxiety

STRESS

a. Absolute Stressors are the stressors that everyone exposed to them would interpret as being
stressful. These are objective stressors that are universal (i.e.: earth quakes, a tsunami, or
the events of September 11th 2001).
b. Relative Stressors are stressors that only some exposed to them would interpret as being
stressful. These are subjective stressors that cause different reactions in different people
(i.e.: time pressure at work, traffic, paying taxes, writing an exam).

ANXIETY

a. Life stressors, people may feel anxiety as a result of various life stressors. These are not
universal and can affect different people in different ways.
b. A range of genetic factors may influence a person’s tendency to feel anxious. These may
vary among age groups, demographics, and genders.
c. Many things related to health can cause anxiety. For example, anxiety may stem from an
underlying medical condition or a side effect of a medication.

4. Stress and Anxiety Management

STRESS
 Stress management refers to a broad range of approaches and psychotherapies aimed at
reducing a person's level of stress, particularly chronic stress, with the goal of enhancing daily
functioning.

a. Emotion-focused coping is a method of stress management that aims to lessen the negative
emotional responses that stress causes. Individuals use many coping strategies to lessen or
eliminate negative feelings such as shame, fear, worry, depression, enthusiasm, and
irritation.
b. Problem-focused coping addresses the source of stress in practical ways, addressing the
problem or unpleasant situation that is creating stress and, as a result, directly reducing
stress.

ANXIETY

a. Relaxation techniques, a person who feels anxious most of the time has trouble relaxing, but
knowing how to release muscle tension can be a helpful strategy.
b. Behavioral therapy, a major component of behavior therapy is exposure. Exposure therapy
involves deliberately confronting your fears in order to desensitize yourself. Exposure allows
you to train yourself to redefine the danger or fear aspect of the situation or trigger.
c. Building self-esteem, people suffering from anxiety disorders frequently have low self-
esteem. In many respects, feeling worthless can increase anxiety. It can cause a passive style
of interaction with people and promote a dread of being harshly criticized. Low self-esteem
may also be linked to the anxiety disorder's impact on your life.

VI. Evaluation Activity/Seatwork/Research Work

The students will be given the following questions to be answered through Google Forms;

1. What do you think is your main source of stressors?

2. On your own words, how can you manage your stress and anxiety?

VII. Evaluation of Groupmates