2. Developmental Tasks and
Challenges of Adolescence
Situation No. 1
John is an active member of school organizations. He has a
lot of talents to share and ideas to contribute to their club.
Aside from that, he is known for his good looks, neatness,
and tidiness. However, these seemingly likeable
characteristics became the very reasons for rumors and
gossips-- that he is a member of the LGBTQ+I community.
This hurt him so much that he almost wanted to drop from
schooling.
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3. Developmental Tasks and
Challenges of Adolescence
Situation No. 2
Erica is a Grade 11 student. Although she is quite plump, she
is undeniably pretty. Since she is sociable, she became
popular and gained a lot of friends in school. She is just an
average student, but having a crush on her Top one
classmate urged her to spend late nights studying to keep
up with him. However, all her efforts still fell short and she
did not make it to the cut of students with honors. Because
of this, she developed an eating disorder that caused her to
lose huge weight. She also started to have breakouts. With
these, the then friendly Erica became aloof and self-
conscious.
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4. Developmental Tasks and
Challenges of Adolescence
Processing Questions:
1. What kind of adolescent did the two students portray in the
two situations?
2. What challenges did John and Erica experience?
3. What challenges do Filipino adolescents face most?
5. Here is the list of the most common
challenges that adolescents experience:
Biological Challenges
Cognitive Challenges
Psychological Challenges
Health Issues of adolescence:
Eating Disorders
Types of Eating Disorders:
1. Anorexia Nervosa
2. Bulimia Nervosa
6. Here is the list of the most common
challenges that adolescents experience:
Mental Health Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
Bipolar Disorder:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
School phobia
Learning disabilities
7. Here is the list of the most common
challenges that adolescents experience:
Social Issues
Sexual Abuse
Substance Abuse
Influence of Mass Media
Impact of Social Media
9. Significant People in Life
What important role did they play in your life?
What influences did you get from them?
How do you choose people who stay in your circle?
What are the behavioral characteristics do you consider in
looking for peers?
13. Significant People in Life Are
Also Agents of Socialization
Parents
Peers
Teachers
Community Leaders
14. Module 7 :
Becoming Capable and
Responsible Adolescent
Prepared for Adult Life
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
15. Personal Development: Self-Development –
Identify ways that help one become capable
and responsible adolescent prepared for adult
life
Situation 1:
You are studying in public school and currently enrolled as
Grade 11 student. Your mother told you the other day that
you are not going to finish Senior High School anymore
because she cannot afford to give you your daily allowance.
Your mom’s decision is against your will. What best move will
you do to avoid dropping out from school?
16. Personal Development: Self-Development –
Identify ways that help one become capable
and responsible adolescent prepared for adult
life
Situation 2:
You are freshmen college student. You are also given the
chance for scholarship grant by being a varsity player. You
met a good looking man/young lady. You immediately find
him/her attractive and wanted to be in a relationship with
him/her. How would you control yourself knowing that you
have to prioritize your studies well?
17. Personal Development: Self-Development –
Identify ways that help one become capable
and responsible adolescent prepared for adult
life
Responsibility
Responsibility is any moral, legal or mental obligation or duty
that is directly or indirectly entrusted to you by the people
around from which you are held accountable for whatever
consequences or circumstance that may arrive in the future.
18. Personal Development: Self-Development –
Identify ways that help one become capable
and responsible adolescent prepared for adult
life
Why Be Capable and Responsible Adolescent
What are the common responsibilities of adolescents
Show respect to elders.
Take care of the younger ones.
Study well.
Avoid engaging to bad vices.
Establish a good identify.
Earn the trust of the people around
Distinguish good company from bad influence.
Know yourself better.
19. Personal Development: Self-Development –
Identify ways that help one become capable
and responsible adolescent prepared for adult
life
How to become capable and responsible person in preparation
for adult life
Know your priority
Have focus
Be decisive
Work diligently
Don’t count at all
Stay humble
Love your duty
Dedicate time
27. Stress as Stimulus, Response and
Relational
Stress as Stimulus
Stress as Response
Stress as Relational
28. WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS
Keep a positive attitude.
Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or
beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation or yoga for
stress management.
Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit.
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
29. WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS
Learn to manage your time more effectively.
Set limits appropriately and learn to say no to requests that would
create excessive stress in your life.
Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation.
Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from
stressful events.
Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce
stress.
Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy.
Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health
professional trained in stress management to learn healthy ways of
dealing with the stress in your life.
30. Mental Health
Mental Health Indicators
Emotional well-being: life satisfaction, happiness, cheerfulness,
peacefulness.
Psychological well-being: self-acceptance, personal growth including
openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life,
control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive
relationships.
Social well-being: social acceptance, belief in the potential of people
and society, personal self-worth and usefulness to society, and a
sense of community.
31. Mental Health
11 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING
Be Nice to Yourself
Exercise
Eat Healthy
Sleep Well
Breathe Deep
Connect With Others
32. Mental Health
11 TIPS FOR MENTAL AND HEALTH WELL-BEING
Connect With Others
Avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs
Write Down Ways to Relax
Find Support (and Be Supportive)
Take Small Steps
Do something you enjoy