Family Wellness Center Foundation Inc.

06/01/2025

Most of us in recovery have engaged in denial from time to time... I may have denied events or emotions from my past experiences. I may have denied other people's problems... i may have denied my own problems...feelings... thoughts.... wants or needs... or even the truth about me.

"Denial means we didnt let ourselves face reality, usually because facing that particular reality would hurt. It would be a loss of something: trust, love, family, perhaps a marriage, a friendship, or a dream. And it hurts to lose something or someone." ( Melody Beattie )

Denial is like a protective device, a shock absorber for the soul. It prevents me from facing reality until i feel prepared to cope with that particular reality. People can shout and scream the truth at me, but i will not see or hear it until I am ready. I realized that we are strong and yet sensitive beings. Sometimes, we need time to get prepared... time to ready ourselves to cope. We do not let go of our need to deny by beating ourselves into acceptance... We let go of our need to deny by allowing ourselves to become safe and strong enough to cope with the truth. This will happen, when we are ready and when the time is right.

Have a good Monday everyone! 🌞🙏

05/01/2025

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Most people who go through traumatic events may have a hard time adjusting and coping for a short time. But with time and by taking good care of themselves, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or years, and affect their ability to function daily, they may have PTSD.

Getting treatment after PTSD symptoms arise can be very important to ease symptoms and help people function better.

Symptoms:

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may start within the first three months after a traumatic event. But sometimes symptoms may not appear until years after the event. These symptoms last more than one month and cause major problems in social or work situations and how well you get along with others. They also can affect your ability to do your usual daily tasks.

Generally, PTSD symptoms are grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions. Symptoms can vary over time or vary from person to person.

Reference: Mayo Clinic

03/01/2025

About Problem Gambling:

Problem gambling, ludopathy or ludomania is repetitive gambling behavior despite harm and negative consequences. Problem gambling may be diagnosed as a mental disorder according to DSM-5 if certain diagnostic criteria are met. Pathological gambling is a common disorder associated with social and family costs.

Problem gambling is an addictive behavior with a high comorbidity with alcohol problems. A common tendency shared by people who have a gambling addiction is impulsivity.

We offer Gambling Addiction Treatment Program - it's outpatient and short-term program.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you and your family everyone! Love and peace!🎄🎉❤️

18/12/2024

Our way of expressing our gratitude in recovery and celebrating Christmas with the "family"! Happy Holidays and thank you everyone for joining us! 🎄🙏❤️

03/12/2024

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program...

19/11/2024

About our Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program...

16/09/2024

09/09/2024

Celebrating 25 years in service 🙂

22/08/2024

Alcohol in Philippine Culture and History

Alcohol consumption harms Filipinos and society. The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation estimate that in 2019, 39,802 Filipinos died from causes attributable to drinking, and each year the government picks up the tab for an estimated PHP 200 billion ($3.5 billion) for treating alcohol-related illnesses, policing alcohol-involved crimes, and covering burial expenses for those killed by drinking.

39,802 Filipinos died from causes linked to drinking in 2019

Many, though, are blind to these harms because alcohol consumption is so deeply ingrained in Filipino culture. With the exception of the Muslim minority, most Filipinos view drinking as an important part of their heritage and a key element of the nation's tourism industry. Filipinos often give bottles of liquor as gifts and serve them at birthdays, baptisms, weddings, reunions, and wakes. In big Philippine cities, people drinking outside of neighborhood convenience stores or in front of their houses are a common sight. All these habits are normalized by ubiquitous alcohol marketing.

If you think you might have a drinking / alcohol problem or a love one who might have alcohol problem. Don't hesitate to contact us. We could be of help.

08/08/2024

STEP 3 PRESENTATION & GROUP DISCUSSION

30/07/2024

FWC Problem Gambling Treatment Program:

At FWC, we use a holistic team approach. Specialized treatment includes the core treatment components and weekly sessions which focus on the unique issues of the addiction, including:

- Honesty
- Cognitive errors and irrational beliefs, thoughts and behaviors
- Guilt, control, anger and shame

Program Format:

Out-patient service are available. The education, therapy, life skills and other components of the core program contribute to the emphasis on lifestyle change.

At least 30% of those with chemical addictions also have a problem with gambling (and the reverse is also true). Cross addiction issues, trauma and stress are addressed in our problem gambling program.

Eligibility:

- Male or female, age 19 or over
- Problem gambling alone or with multiple addictions
- Subject to assessment interview

08/07/2024

A short video on What is Addiction by American Psychiatric Association

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. People with SUD have an i...

05/07/2024

Lecture on Relationship Skills by Mr. Rechi Cristobal