Pangasinan NHS Guidance & Counseling

09/08/2025

The Ateneo Bulatao Center’ Community-Based Services (CBS) is opening its Katatagan Plus Program to the Filipino community!

Are you interested in improving your resilience to prepare for the upcoming semester? If so, sign up for our FREE Katatagan Plus program!

Katatagan Plus is an evidence- and community-based mental health and early intervention program for individuals at risk for mental health issues. The program uses a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework and aims to help individuals experiencing adversity develop adaptive coping skills such as emotion regulation, stress management, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills in order for them to become more resilient. These skills can help in managing challenges both in the short and long term.

The program will be conducted online for 8 modules facilitated once a week, on weekends from September until November. Certificates of completion will be given to those who complete all 8 sessions and the pre- and post-test evaluations. Please note that this program is not a replacement for psychotherapy.

To sign-up for the Katatagan Plus Program, please fill-up this link here: bit.ly/CBSkatatagan You can also scan the QR code on the poster.

If you have any questions, please message us on Facebook or send an email to community.bulataocenter@ateneo.edu . We look forward to helping you!

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These services are not a substitute for therapy nor act as a crisis hotline. If you are experiencing current distress and are in need of URGENT ATTENTION, please proceed to the emergency room of the hospital nearest you. You can also call:

DOH-NCMH Hotline: 0917-899-8727 or 02-7989-8727

Natasha Goulbourn Foundation Hopeline: 0917-558-4673, 0918-873-4673 and 02-8804-4673

In Touch Crisis Line: 0917-800-1123, 0922-893-8944 and 02-8893-7603.

08/08/2025

🥙✨NOURISH TO FLOURISH PROGRAM: Mind and Body in Literacy✨📚

The PNHS Health and Nutririon Unit and Care Center launched its joint program, "Nourish to Flourish: Mind and Body in Literacy," last August 6, 2025 at the PNHS Social Hall. This program is spearheaded by Pangasinan National High School’s brilliant Principal IV, Dr. Mariela N. Calima, in line with School-Based Feeding Program under the DepEd’s OKD.

This program promotes healthy eating which provides positive impact on physical, cognitive and mental health. Healthy eating also promotes optimal physical growth, development and overall well-being.

Further, this program recognizes that proper nutrition is fundamental to optimal development and well-being, as per Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Kick-off highlights:
✨ Invocation by Ms. Pinky Rose Cruz, setting a positive tone
✨ Nurse Jerelle Sison's welcome address, highlighting holistic well-being
✨ Reading session by Ms. Reycelyn Maylas, stimulating young minds
✨ Nutrition message and closing remarks by Sir Clement, emphasizing health's integral role
✨ Nutrition Time, underscoring proper nutrition's importance

The feeding program was conducted by the Self-Help Feeding Committee Coordinator Nurse Jerelle Sison, members Mr. Aldrin Binarao and Mr. Joshua Palaganas, supervised by Administrative Officer Engr. Alberto Zipagan and TLE Head Teacher Mr. Clement Villa.

The students are guided by the reading tutors, Guidance Coordinator Ms. Reycelyn Maylas and Guidance Advocate Ms. Pinky Rose Cruz with the help of Ms. Josefina Tandingan.

By merging literacy and health, we're cultivating holistic growth and development in our students.

04/08/2025

Imagine a classroom where everyone's feelings and experiences matter. That's what Emphatic Education is all about!

It's about understanding each other, supporting each other's growth, and valuing every perspective. 
By working together, we can create a learning environment that's not just about academics, but about helping each other become the best version of ourselves.


-sama Para Sa Bayang Bumabasa. Tulong-tulong Sa Pagtamasa ng Child-Friendly, Bully-free at Safe Space Para Sa Mga Bata.

04/08/2025

💭Kumusta? Let’s talk about the importance of providing trauma-informed care to support students' mental health and well-being after experiencing a traumatic event like a typhoon.

⛈️Sa mga nagdaang araw, tayo po ay naapektuhan ng bagyo na nagdulot ng maraming pinsala at paghihirap sa ating komunidad. Bilang isang paaralan, mahalaga po na ating kumustahin di lang ang pisikal kundi mental na kalusugan ng ating mga mag-aaral.

🧠Ang bagyo ay hindi lamang nagdulot ng pisikal na pinsala, kundi pati na rin ng emosyonal na paghihirap. Ang ating mga mag-aaral ay maaaring nakakaranas ng takot, galit, o lungkot. Bilang mga tagapag-alaga ng paaralan, mahalaga po na ating maunawaan at matugunan ang kanilang mga pangangailangan.

👥Kaya’t may tinatawag tayong Psychological Debriefing. Isa ito sa mga paraan upang matulungan ang ating mga mag-aaral. Ito ay isang proseso kung saan ang mga mag-aaral ay maaaring magkwento ng kanilang mga karanasan at damdamin tungkol sa bagyo. Sa pamamagitan nito, makakatulong tayo sa kanila na maproseso ang kanilang mga emosyon at makabangon mula sa trauma.

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫Bilang mga school caregivers, mahalaga po na tayo ay maging mapag-unawa at suportado sa ating mga mag-aaral. Makakatulong tayo sa kanila na makabangon mula sa trauma at magkaroon ng positibong pananaw sa buhay.

🤲Kung ikaw o ang iyong mag-aaral ay nangangailangan ng suporta, huwag po kayong mag-atubiling lumapit sa ating CARE CENTER or Guidance Office. Kami po ay narito upang kayo ay matulungan at masuportahan.

💗Let's work together to provide our students with the care and support they need during this challenging time.

📚Tayo’y patuloy na Mag-Sama-sama Para Sa Bayang Bumabasa. Tulong-tulong Sa Pagtamasa ng Child-Friendly, Bully-free at Safe Space Para Sa Mga Bata.

30/07/2025

⚠️ Trigger Warning

‼️REMEMBER:
Depression isn’t the only cause of su***de.
Severe anxiety and psychosis—including delirium secondary to medical conditions—can also lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

If you know someone who has experienced trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, or psychosis, please encourage them to seek psychiatric help as soon as possible.
Early intervention can save lives.

Article: https://tinyurl.com/3t5s7mh9

‼️REMEMBER:
Depression isn’t the only cause of su***de.
Severe anxiety and psychosis—including delirium secondary to medical conditions—can also lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

If you know someone who has experienced trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, or psychosis, please encourage them to seek psychiatric help as soon as possible.
Early intervention can save lives.

Article: https://tinyurl.com/3t5s7mh9

28/07/2025

What if school wasn’t just about achievement… but about becoming? 🌱

In “Maslow Before Bloom… Then Gardner, Jung & Goleman: Educating the Whole Child With Needs, Strengths, Meaning & Emotional Intelligence”, Dr. Bryan Pearlman invites educators, counselors, and leaders to reimagine what it truly means to help students thrive. Building on the truth that kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe, seen, or supported, this book goes beyond Maslow to explore how we help students grow—academically, emotionally, and personally.

Dr. Pearlman reminds us: survival isn’t the goal. Students deserve meaning, confidence, and a chance to discover who they’re meant to be.

This is a call to action. A guidebook. A reminder.

If you’ve ever believed your students are more than their behaviors…
If you’ve ever questioned a system that reduces kids to test scores…
If you’ve ever wished for a better way…
You were right.

Let’s stop managing kids—and start mentoring them.
Let’s move from grading what they produce to honoring who they are.
Let’s help them not just survive—but become.

Maslow Before Bloom… Then Gardner, Jung & Goleman is more than a framework.
It’s a philosophy.
A movement.
And the future of education—where science meets soul, and every child is empowered to thrive.


-sama Para Sa Bayang Bumabasa. Tulong-tulong Sa Pagtamasa ng Child-Friendly, Bully-free at Safe Space Para Sa Mga Bata.

24/07/2025

Kamusta, Ka-PNHSian? 💚

Sa gitna ng mga hamon na dala ng pagbaha at pagdedeklara ng state of calamity, nais naming marinig ang iyong kalagayan. Kami ay narito upang makinig at umunawa sa iyong mga karanasan at damdamin.

Sagutan lamang ang aming simpleng form upang matulungan ka namin sa mga paraan na kailangan mo. 🌈

https://tinyurl.com/KamustahanParaSaKaligtasan
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https://tinyurl.com/KamustahanParaSaKaligtasan

24/07/2025

Your Voice Matters at PNHS CARE CENTER!

As we prioritize learner well-being, we're committed to listening to YOU! 🤗 In line with the MATATAG Agenda and BEDP (2023), 2025 Action Agenda and RA No. 12080, we're dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

Need Someone to Talk To? 🤝

If you're struggling or know someone who is, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help! 🌈

Remember that Counseling should be voluntary and should not be imposed upon individuals. However, if the behavior endangers his or her well-being, it is our responsibility to provide such help to the learner without necessarily getting his or her consent.

- Submit a referral form: https://tinyurl.com/PNHSCCReferral
- Email us: pangasinannhsguidanceoffice@gmail.com
- Click Send Message for your concerns

Let's work together to promote learner well-being and a positive learning environment!

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18/07/2025

Learn the difference between Depression and normal sadness or fatigue. If you've been feeling heavy for too long — get help. You are not the only one. Word of the week: Depression 💡Mental Health is important: Depression, Know and Understand.

18/07/2025

Lumalaban ka nga araw-araw... pero kailan mo naman lalabanan ang pagod na unti-unti kang inuubos?

Word of the week: 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜

Ang stress ay isang natural na tugon ng tao na nagtutulak sa atin na harapin ang mga pagsubok sa buhay

💡Ang Mental Health ay mahalaga: Stress, Alamin at Unawain.

Ikaw, Ano ang ginagawa mo para mawala ang stress mo. I-share mo na yan sa comments! ⬇️

17/07/2025

Bullying is not innate; it is a learned behavior.
Watch:
📺https://youtu.be/yaSKT2w98M4?si=Wjp8ZRuEwfjtGd1q
📺https://youtu.be/iFlrCuSyhvU?si=JbLW1S__HifDPGcy
📺https://youtu.be/5MyJ7oJ_dUg?si=EYSV7IfcUiBVXKiE

Research in developmental psychology confirms that bullying often results from environmental influences rather than biology (Olweus, 1993; Bandura, 1977). Studies show that children who engage in bullying behavior are more likely to have experienced abuse, trauma, or inconsistent discipline at home (Espelage & Swearer, 2004; Thornberg, 2010). Exposure to violence, whether direct or observed, can shape aggressive behavior patterns.

Repeated exposure to violent content in television, social media, and video games has been linked to increased aggression and a reduced sensitivity to the suffering of others (Anderson et al., 2010; Gentile & Bushman, 2012). This kind of content can make harmful behavior appear normal or acceptable to impressionable viewers.

To break the cycle, we must address root causes such as trauma, harmful media exposure, and the absence of positive role models. Prevention begins with education, emotional development, and fostering environments of empathy and respect at home, in schools, and across communities.

Let us teach empathy. Let us model respect. Let us unlearn harm.

References:

Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do.

Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory.

Espelage, D. L., & Swearer, S. M. (2004). Bullying in American Schools: A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention and Intervention.

Anderson, C. A., et al. (2010). Violent video game effects on aggression, empathy, and prosocial behavior in Eastern and Western countries: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 136(2), 151–173.

Gentile, D. A., & Bushman, B. J. (2012). Reassessing media violence effects using a risk and resilience approach to understanding aggression. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 1(3), 138–151.

Thornberg, R. (2010). Schoolchildren's social representations on bullying causes. Psychology in the Schools, 47(4), 311–327.

06/07/2025