The Hoffen Clinic - Center for Mental Health

01/09/2025

🌟 September is Su***de & Awareness Prevention Month 🌟
This year’s theme: “Changing the Narrative: Building Hope Together.”

At The Hoffen Clinic – Center for Mental Health, Adventist Hospital Davao, we believe every life matters and hope is always possible. Together, we can break the stigma, start conversations, and create safe spaces for healing.

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." – Desmond Tutu

💬 Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s support each other. If you or someone you know needs a safe space to share or seek help, we’re here for you. 💛

Start your conversation with us!
📍 Visit us: Adventist Hospital Davao, Km. 7, Bangkal, Davao City
📧 Email: thehoffenclinic@adventisthealth-dvo.com
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21/08/2025

Ever fallen for someone totally off-limits?
Psychology Today breaks down why we get attracted to people we can’t be with—a must-read!

But if the article stirs up thoughts or feelings you’d like to explore deeper, you don’t have to go through it alone. At The Hoffen Clinic, our friendly mental health professionals are here to listen and help you figure things out in a safe, supportive space.

Tap the message button and let’s talk.

The psychology of "forbidden fruit."

16/07/2025

Happy birthday, Ma’am Carmen Sabino! 🌸✨

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and invaluable contributions to our family. Your guidance and mentorship have been influential in shaping the lives of both young children and adults, helping them overcome life’s challenges and pave the way for a brighter future. As you face another year of your life, we extend our heartfelt wishes for you to be blessed with abundance and happiness.

With love,
Your Hoffen Family 💚🙏

01/07/2025

𝘾𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝙀 ✨

We praise the Lord for the successful one-month Clinical Psychology Internship Program of our dear students from Central Philippine Adventist College. We pray that the fruitful learnings, meaningful experiences, and life-changing encounters will guide them in their future endeavors .

We also thank the CPAC Psychology Department for the trust and support. May the Lord bless your growing family even more 🙏🌿.
PADAYON! 💪💛

25/06/2025

Ever find yourself wide awake at night because your mind just won’t stop thinking? That late-night mental chatter can steal your sleep! Good news — there are ways to calm your overactive mind and finally get the rest you need. Ready to learn how? 👇

Schedule worry time, build buffers, and more.

24/06/2025

A happiest birthday to our clinic senior consultant and one of the beloved mothers of our team, Dr. Orencita Lozada, or simply, our 'Doc O.' We wish you abundant blessings, as you have inspired and helped countless lives through your never-ending passion for helping others. Praying for your continued good health as you celebrate another year around the sun. 🥳🍊

- From Your Hoffen Family

11/06/2025

10/06/2025

👉Constant Preparedness: One may be seen as being highly organised or detail-oriented, but this could stem from a need to feel in control and prepared for any traumatic event reoccurring.
👉Withdrawal From Conflict: This could be mistaken for being non-confrontational or passive, but may actually be a protective response to avoid potential triggers associated with conflict.
👉Intense Independence: This may come across as a strong, self-sufficient personality when it's actually a response to past abandonment or instability, leading to a fear of relying on others.
👉Emotional Detachment: One may be seen as being calm or unflappable, but this can actually be a form of dissociation or a protective measure to avoid emotional pain.
👉Risk Aversion: This can be seen as being cautious or prudent, but could actually be a fear of repeating past trauma, leading to avoidance of potentially rewarding experiences.
👉Perfectionism: Often viewed as a commendable trait, it can be a coping mechanism for feelings of inadequacy or a fear of criticism rooted in past trauma.

10/06/2025

3 ways to shift from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation.

08/06/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! 🎉

Last week, we welcomed 14 enthusiastic psychology students from Central Philippine Adventist College. They're ready to learn and grow for four weeks, taking a huge step towards becoming incredible mental health professionals. Sending our prayers and best wishes to this amazing batch! We hope they not only excel in their clinical skills but also develop lasting connections and a profound sense of purpose as they prepare to make a real difference in the lives of many in the service of the King. 🙏💖