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Understanding_Stress_Presentation. GRADE 11
- 1. Understanding Stress andIts Sources • Learning Competency: Discuss that understanding stress and its sources during adolescence may help in identifying ways to cope and have a healthful life (EsP- PD11/12CS-If-5.1).
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- 3. Guide discussion afterward: 1.What kinds of stress did the character experience? 2. Can you relate?
- 4. What is Stress? Stressis your body's response to any demand or challenge. ✅ Eustress (Positive Stress): Motivates you to perform well. ❌ Distress (Negative Stress): Makes you feel overwhelmed or anxious.
- 5. Types of Stress 💪Physical Stress – fatigue, headaches, sleep changes 💓 Emotional Stress – mood swings, sadness, irritability 🧠 Mental Stress – overthinking, anxiety, lack of focus
- 6. Common Stressors forTeens 🏫 School/Academic Pressure – grades, deadlines 👩 👧 Family Expectations – rules, standards 🧍 Peer Pressure – fitting in, rejection 💬 Social Media – comparisons, appearance issues ❓ Identity Confusion – self-doubt, feeling misunderstood
- 7. Why Understanding StressMatters • ✔ Helps identify stress triggers • ✔ Encourages healthy coping strategies • ✔ Reduces long-term mental and physical health problems • 🎯 Know your stress, take control of your well- being!
- 8. 🧩 Group Activity:Stress Source Sort Instructions: 1. Divide the class into small groups (4–6 members each). 2. Each group receives a set of flashcards containing various stress scenarios. 3. Students discuss and sort each card into one of the four categories: Family – stress from relationships at home Academic – school-related stress Social – peer pressure, friends, or online stress Personal – stress involving self-image, goals, or emotions 4. For each category, students list at least one healthy coping strategy. 5. Groups present their sorted cards and suggested strategies to the class.
- 9. Category Coping StrategyExample Family Talk calmly with a family member, write in a journal, ask for support from a trusted adult Academic Break tasks into smaller parts, use a planner, take short study breaks Social Set boundaries, talk to a trusted friend or teacher, limit time on social media Personal Practice self-care (e.g., sleep, exercise), focus on positive self-talk, seek guidance counselor
- 10. Worksheet: Part 1: Identifystressors from a list Part 2: Match each with an appropriate coping mechanism Part 3: Personal Reflection: “One way I cope healthfully with stress is…”
- 11. Worksheet: Understanding andManaging Stress Part 1: Identify the Stressors Directions: Read the following list and underline or check the items that can be sources of stress for adolescents. ☐ Upcoming school exams ☐ Having supportive friends ☐ Parental pressure to succeed ☐ Enjoying a hobby ☐ Peer pressure to fit in ☐ Getting enough sleep ☐ Body image issues ☐ Joining clubs you're not interested in ☐ Conflict with siblings ☐ Spending quality time with family
- 12. Part 2: MatchStressors with Coping Strategies Directions: Match each stressor below to a healthy coping strategy. Draw a line or write the letter of the matching strategy. A. Practice deep breathing B. Talk to a guidance counselor C. Make a study plan D. Limit social media use E. Journal your feelings 1. Feeling overwhelmed by school exams 2. Being pressured to look perfect online 3. Arguing with a family member 4. Struggling with time management 5. Feeling isolated from friends Write the letter of the coping strategy next to each number.
- 13. Part 3: PersonalReflection Reflect on your own experience. Complete the sentence below: “One way I cope healthfully with stress is _________________________________.” Why does this work for you? ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________
- 14. Journal prompt (tobe submitted next meeting): Describe a stressful moment you experienced. How did you cope with it? What would you do differently now that you understand stress better?
- 15. Short Quiz: UnderstandingStress and Its Sources 1. What is stress? A. A permanent mental illness B. A positive emotion that always leads to happiness C. A physical and emotional response to demands or challenges D. A condition that only adults experience 2. Which is a common stressor for teens? A. Retirement B. Parenting C. Schoolwork and academic pressure D. Paying utility bills
- 16. 3. What isa healthy coping strategy? A. Ignoring the problem completely B. Talking to a trusted friend or adult C. Taking drugs to escape stress D. Blaming others for your stress 4. Identify the type of stress in the following scenario: "Maria feels nervous and cannot sleep because of an upcoming math exam." A. Physical stress B. Emotional stress C. Social stress D. Environmental stress
- 17. 5. Fill inthe blank: Understanding stress can help us live a __________ life.