THE

CHALLENGES OF
MIDDLE AND
LATE
ADOLESCENCE
Objectives:

1.Discuss how facing the challenges during

adolescence, you may able to clarify and
manage the demands of teen years.
2.Express your feelings on the expectations of
the significant people around you, such as
your parents, siblings, friends, teachers,
community leaders, and
3.Make affirmations that help you become
more lovable and capable as an adolescent.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

• Most girls have completed the physical changes

related to puberty by the age of 15.
• Boys are still maturing and gaining strengths, muscle
mass, and height and are completing the development
of sexual traits.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• May stress over school and test scores.

• Is self-involved (may have high expectations
and low self-concept).
• Seeks privacy and time alone.
• Is concerned about parents prevent him or
her from doing things independently.
• Starts to want both physical and emotional
intimacy in relationships.
• The experience of intimate partnerships.
 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Shifts in relationships with parents from

dependency and subordination to one that
reflects the adolescent’s increasing maturity
and responsibilities in the family and the
community.
• Is more and more aware of social behaviors of
friends.
• Seek friends that share the same beliefs,
values, ad interest.
• Friends become more important.
• Starts to have more intellectual interest.
• Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

• Becomes better able to set goals and think

in terms of the future.
• Has a better understanding of complex
problems and issues.
• Starts to develop moral ideas and to select role
models.
 ENCOURAGEMENT : The Courage to
Be Imperfect
Encouragement is the cornerstone of building strong and
positive relationships. It is a vital skill that fosters connection,
reduces conflict, and inspires psychological resilience.
Despite its simplicity, encouragement is often overlooked or
misunderstood, yet its impact cannot be overstated.

The Power of Encouragement

• Encouragement strengthens a person’s sense of self-worth and promotes social
harmony.
• It serves as the lifeblood of relationships, nurturing bonds and reducing conflict.
• This concept has roots in both spirituality and psychology. The Bible advises us in
Hebrews 3:11 to “Encourage one another daily.” Psychologist Alfred Adler
introduced it as a cornerstone of personal and social development, further refined
by Rudolph Dreikurs.
 ENCOURAGEMENT : The Courage to
• Be Imperfect
Encouragement is not about praising results or controlling behavior. It is about
acknowledging effort, progress, and intrinsic worth.
• While praise focuses on achievements, encouragement values individuals for
who they are, much like Mr. Rogers' timeless words: “I like you just the way
you are.”
• Discouragement, on the other hand, often arises from actions like criticism,
nagging, punishment, or emotional withdrawal, which create tension and
conflict.
• Encouragement fosters resilience, helping individuals bounce back from
setbacks.
• It cultivates a sense of belonging and the desire to cooperate with others for
mutual benefit. Organizations like the Junior League exemplify this principle by
emphasizing community improvement and leadership development.
• Encouragement strengthens connections by avoiding discouraging actions
and fostering mutual respect and understanding.
 The Power of PERSONAL
DECLARATION
Personal declarations empower us to reshape our mindset,
replace negativity with self-defined truths, and focus on our
goals. By affirming positive beliefs, we build confidence,
resilience, and purpose, aligning our thoughts and actions to
achieve personal growth and success.

The Power of Declarations

From the moment we are born, others begin to shape our sense of
identity with their words. While positive affirmations can uplift, negative
declarations—such as “You will never amount to anything”—can
become destructive self-fulfilling prophecies. To counteract these
harmful effects, we must actively replace such negativity with our own
powerful and constructive declarations. By doing so, we take control of
our destiny and set positive actions into motion.
 The Power of PERSONAL
DECLARATION
Take Control of Your Life Through Positive Declarations
- Far too often, we accept the negative declarations others make about
our lives, well-being, or potential. These declarations can create limiting
beliefs and prevent us from achieving our full potential. It is imperative
that we reclaim our power by consciously making positive declarations
about our own lives. When we boldly declare wellness, joy, success,
and fulfillment, we open the door to goodness and mercy following us
all our days.
The following are some declarations that you may want to make concerning your life:

• I declare that I am free from all addictions.

• I declare that I will survive and thrive, regardless of attempts by others
to control my life.
• I declare that I am free in my mind, body, and emotions.
• I declare that I am free to set goals and reach them.
 The Power of PERSONAL
DECLARATION
• I declare that I am a loving individual with the capacity to give and receive
love.
• I declare that I will contribute to the welfare of others.
• I declare that I will be an ambassador of goodwill to everyone I meet.
• I declare that I will speak words of encouragement to others.
• I declare that I will read and engage with information that encourages my
personal and spiritual growth.
• I declare that I will focus on the goodness in life and commit to being the
best version of myself.
• I declare that I will not succumb to the negative influences of others.
• I declare that I will help others reach their goals.
• I declare that I will set a good example for others to follow.
 BEING HAPPY
Being happy is not about having a life free from storms,
accidents, or disappointments. It’s about finding strength in
forgiveness, hope in battles, and security in fear. It is about
discovering love even amidst disagreements. Happiness is
recognizing the value of life despite its challenges,
misunderstandings, and crises.

The Power of Being Happy

Happiness has the power to improve emotional well-being,
resilience, and physical health. It boosts productivity, creativity,
and strengthens relationships, creating a positive impact on both
personal and professional life, leading to greater satisfaction and
connection.
 BEING HAPPY
• Being happy means celebrating smiles while reflecting on sadness. It’s about
commemorating successes but also learning from failures.
• Joy doesn’t only come from applause but also from quiet, anonymous
moments of self-discovery.
• Happiness is not a predestined fate but a victory for those willing to work
toward it, even when the journey seems tough.
Steps to Cultivate Happiness:
• Speak openly about yourself, accept criticism gracefully, and show courage in
the face of rejection.
• Cherish your parents, and treasure moments with friends, even when there’s
hurt. Have the humility to say, “I was wrong,” and the audacity to ask for
forgiveness.
• Life is not perfect, but it’s in the imperfections that we find opportunities for
growth and joy. Use tears to cultivate tolerance, losses to develop patience,
and failures to refine serenity.
THANK
AND THAT’S ALL

YOU!!