White Coat Psychological Clinic

05/09/2025

🌪️ 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

After a storm, we often rush to repair what’s broken — homes, roads, and routines. But what about the emotional toll it leaves behind?

While physical recovery is visible, emotional healing is quiet and often overlooked. That’s why taking care of your mental health is just as important as rebuilding what’s around you.

This post shares gentle, research-informed steps to help you cope and care for your inner world — from creating a daily structure and limiting distressing media exposure, to staying connected and knowing when to seek help.

Remember: your feelings are valid. Healing doesn’t follow a deadline.
You deserve time, space, and support to recover — mentally and emotionally.💛

Caption and Layout by: Christal Jeinz Ledesma- Carlos Hilado Memorial State University-Talisay Campus



References:
Recovering emotionally from disaster. (2013). American Psychological Association. Retrieved July 29, 2025, from https://www.apa.org/topics/disasters-response/recovering
How extreme weather events affect mental health. (2023). https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/climate-change-and-mental-health-connections/affects-on-mental-health

03/09/2025

⚠️ 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀

Let’s talk about the psychology terms that have gone viral… but not always in the right way.

Ever called someone a “narcissist” just because they took too many selfies? Or accused a friend of “gaslighting” just because they remembered things differently?

😬 While mental health awareness is growing (and that’s great!), It’s just as important to use these terms accurately and responsibly.

This White Coat Series sheds light on commonly misused psychological terms and what they actually mean from a clinical perspective. Let’s advocate for mental health with clarity, care, and respect.

📘 Because in psychology, words aren't just labels — they carry lives, stories, and science.

Caption and Layout by: Christal Jeinz Ledesma- Carlos Hilado Memorial State University-Talisay Campus



References:
Medaris, A. (2024). Seven of the most frequently misused psychological terms. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/09/therapy-misspeak
From Gaslighting to Narcissist: Commonly Misused Pop Psychology Terms (and What They Really Mean) | SonderMind. (2023). Sondermind. https://www.sondermind.com/resources/articles-and-content/commonly-misused-pop-psychology-terms/

01/09/2025

“𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲; 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀—𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.”

This September, 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we stand in solidarity with those who have felt the weight of silence and despair. The theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” reminds us that conversations about mental health are not signs of weakness, but of courage. By opening dialogue, showing compassion, and reaching out, we can help rewrite the story—one of strength, dignity, hope, and purpose.

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember: 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧. The semicolon stands as a symbol of resilience, a reminder that it’s okay to pause—but never to stop.

Together, let us break the stigma, foster understanding, and remind each other that no one is ever truly alone.

; 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 💙

01/09/2025

Registration for the Treating Anxiety and Phobia: EMDR - Level One training in Bacolod City is NOW OPEN!

The Treating Anxiety and Phobia: EMDR - Level One fulfills partial requirements for the Level 4 Clinical Traumatologist certification course of Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, VA, USA. We will only accept 30 participants.

DATE: OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2025, 9 am to 6 pm (Thursday & Friday)
Mode of Learning: ONSITE at Bacolod City (Exact location TBA, or you can coordinate with our training partner White Coat Psychological Clinic for more details)

Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to meet the basic educational requirements for practicing EMDR. This course is designed for professionals and graduate students in the mental health practice field who wish to work with the traumatized, including those persons who are vulnerable to compassion fatigue. This course, therefore, offers a comprehensive overview of EMDR theory, research, treatment protocol, and strategies for collecting evaluation data when using EMDR.

Students are expected to become fully engaged in this course by reading and completing all assignments and participating fully in all discussions and experiential exercises. This course satisfies the basic education requirements established by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology's Standards of Certification for Certified Traumatologist.

Bacolod City, Treating Anxiety and Phobia: EMDR - Level One Registration Form: https://forms.gle/BdDCvxGvFpiyJF6y6?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZjg2Q1BTY2tjdWtzd3ZQVAEe09eEuWWmzRGSEivHI6D15I3LPD-sypQUSmPcyaEhPE_SS7-xmYsXQeEupt8_aem_jakkEeotyFKwne6tM7e-Vg

Investment Per Participant: Php 9,000, including AM/PM snacks and Lunch.
You can pay Php 2,000 to register and pay the remaining balance on an installment basis. Kindly coordinate with White Coat Psychological Clinic at 0929 7271185 or at whitecoatbacolod@gmail.com for more information.

31/08/2025

What an inspiring 3 days in Victorias! 🌟 Our clinic was invited to conduct a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Training last August 27–29 for our amazing DepEd and CDRRMO partners. With our 5 speakers sharing insights and experiences, the sessions were filled with learning, connection, and hope. 💙 Huge thanks to DepEd for the warm invitation and for championing mental health and psychosocial support in your schools! 🙌

29/08/2025

Happy Birthday, Sir Bryan Lois! 🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also your remarkable dedication as a Mental Health Advocate of White Coat Psychological Clinic 💙. Your compassion, passion, and commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health have truly inspired and uplifted countless lives. 🧠✨

On your birthday, we wish you abundant joy, good health, peace of mind, and the strength to continue your meaningful mission of promoting mental wellness. May this year bring you greater success, fulfillment, and more opportunities to spread awareness and create positive change in the community.

Thank you for being a beacon of hope and inspiration to many. Wishing you a truly memorable and blessed year ahead! 🎁🎂

29/08/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝘁🍲💛

Certain foods can support brain health and boost your mood:
Dark chocolate 🍫 (in moderation — helps serotonin production)
Fatty fish 🐟 (rich in omega-3s for brain function)
Leafy greens 🥬 (for folate and magnesium)
Bananas 🍌 (rich in vitamin B6)

Food isn’t a magic cure, but it can be part of your self-care toolbox when you’re feeling low. 🌿

28/08/2025

Thank you, Department of Education and CDRRMO Victorias City, for inviting Whitecoat Psychological Clinic to conduct a training on Basic Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) using the Harmonized Manual—a standard guide widely utilized by various organizations during disasters and critical incidents.

We are grateful for the opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen community resilience.

27/08/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀? ❤️‍🩹

Healthy love respects boundaries and uplifts you. Toxic love often feels overwhelming, controlling, or draining. Signs include:
- Loss of personal freedom
- Constant criticism or manipulation
- Fear of upsetting your partner

💡 Love should be nurturing, not suffocating. If your relationship is crossing these lines, it might be time to step back and re-evaluate. 💬

25/08/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲?🎮✨

Cozy games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing aren’t just cute — they can actually help you de-stress, practice mindfulness, and improve mood. These games often have calming visuals, slow-paced tasks, and safe, judgment-free environments that can help ease anxiety and give your mind a break. 🪴☀️

22/08/2025

We warmly welcome Ma’am Teri Del Rosario-Ramos RPsy, RPm as our Consultant Psychologist at White Coat Psychological Clinic in Antique and at Neuro Pro Psychological Services in Aklan.

🌿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆!🌿

We are delighted to welcome Ms. Teri Del Rosario-Ramos, RPsy, RPm as our newest Consultant Psychologist at White Coat Psychological Clinic – Antique.

Her expertise and dedication to mental health care will strengthen our mission of providing quality psychological services and compassionate support to our clients. We are excited to have her on board as we continue to champion mental health in our community. 💙

📍 White Coat Psychological Clinic – Antique
Your trusted partner in mental wellness.

22/08/2025

✨ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆! ✨

We are delighted to introduce Ms. Brendly Ann C. Mateo, MAGC, RGC, our new Guidance Counselor here at White Coat Psychological Clinic. 💙

With her expertise and passion for guiding individuals toward growth and well-being, Ms. Mateo will be an important part of our mission to provide holistic mental health support to our community. 🌿

Join us in giving her a warm welcome as she begins this new journey with us! 💫