What is adolescence, challenges and strategies

1. ADOLESCENCE- THE CHARM
AND CHALLENGES

2. ICE BREAKER
 LETTER SCAVENGER HUNT

3. WHAT IS ADOLESCENCE ?
 The word adolescence comes from the Latin word
‘adolscere’ which means to grow or mature while
achieving an identity.
 It is a period of transition from childhood to
adulthood
 It spans from 10 to 18 yrs.
 It is also called a period of stress and storm as it
might be challenging for some.
 We go through a number of biological, hormonal,
psychological, social-emotional and cognitive
changes.

4. FACTORS AFFECTING THE TRANSITION
 Gender
 Family values
 Parenting style
 School environment
 Cultural background
 Media
 Peer group
 Socio-economic status

5. FUN TIME
 I SPY

6. PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES
 Growth spurts – Height and weight
 Puberty – Sexual maturation
 Puberty changes may happen slowly.
Or several changes may occur at the same time.
 Hormonal changes
 Pubic hair growth
 Voice changes

7. PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES
 WE SEEK
 More liberty
 Freedom of expression
 Independent thinking
 Self Identity
 Freedom of choice
 Acceptance and validation
 CONSCIOUS OF BODY IMAGE

8. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
 Curiosity & exploration
 Reasoning skills
 Abstract thinking
 Diversified interests
 Change in Perspective
 Creativity

9. BRAIN BREAK
 CAN YOU GUESS THE SENTENCE

10. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Search for self identity in relation to others
 Peer interaction
 Self awareness
 Leadership
 Decision making
 Risk taking
 Responsibility

11. CHALLENGES
 Distractions
 Accepting biological changes
 Ignorance/confusion about sexuality
 Peer pressure
 Lack of guidance and motivation
 Self concept
 School demands
 Parental expectations
 Social pressure
 Mood swings
 Imaginary audience

12. REACTIONS
 Defiance
 Sulking
 Frustration
 Anger
 Rebelling
 Anxiety
 Blaming /criticizing
 Verbal aggression
 Self harm

13. WHAT YOU SHOULD AVOID
 Strong reactions
 Verbal aggression / arguments
 Rebellious behaviour
 Social media
 Inappropriate content
 Self harm
 Social pressure
 Substance abuse
 Binge eating

14. FUN ACTIVITY
 DRAW A LAZY EIGHT IN THE AIR

15. COPING
STRATEGIES
 Choose a sport / physical activity/ Brain gym
 Develop a hobby in Art or Music
 Set simple goals
 Have a routine
 Have good sleep and food habits
 Communicate more
 Practice relaxation techniques
 (Yoga/ meditation/Pranayama)
 Limit social media
 Don’t give into peer pressure
 Talk to an adult or seek
professional help

16. RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS
 Avoid looking at your parents as the enemy. They love you and have your best
interests in mind, even if you don't necessarily agree with their way of
showing that.
 Try to understand that your parents are human beings, with their own
insecurities, needs and feelings.
 Listen to your parents with an open mind, and try to see situations from their
point of view.
 Share your feelings with your parents so that they can understand you better.
 Live up to your responsibilities at home and in school so that your parents will
be more inclined to grant you the kind of independence you want and need.
 Express your opinions and suggestions freely for practical improvements.
 Be as courteous and considerate to your own parents as you would be to the
parents of your friends.

17. LET’S MOVE
 CROSS CRAWLS