CSSH - Office of Guidance and Counseling

01/12/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

On this World AIDS Day, we proudly present “𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙈𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩: 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙄𝙑 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙬 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨” an independent, human-centered awareness initiative inspired by the undergraduate research “Untouch Me Not: The Lived Experiences of HIV Seropositive Male Meranaws in Marawi City.” Through art, movement, reflection, and conversation, this event transforms academic findings into living stories of empathy and truth, breaking the silence and stigma surrounding HIV in our community.

Be part of this meaningful dialogue with our esteemed speakers, Allyssa Nhor A. Sheik, RPM, and Janicah Ashley G. Mira-Ato, RPM, as they help lead a space for compassion, understanding, and solidarity.

Join us on December 1, 2025 | 1:00–5:00 PM | CNSM – Science Lecture Hall. 🎗️

Please fill out the google form link attached below for registration.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7rxPaJ648z9-mpBoj66F3DmUcvaM1AqNPjoRmMtxSQQXnAA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

15/11/2025

05/11/2025

☕💚 FREE COFFEE, WARM CONVERSATIONS! 💬✨

As part of the Mental Health Week Celebration, the Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC) brewed more than just coffee — we brewed comfort, connection, and care for our CSSH students! 🌿

Held last October 29, 2025, at the CSSH Lobby, our Free Coffee Booth became a space for students to pause, recharge, and share smiles in between their busy schedules. Because sometimes, a simple cup of coffee can make a long day feel a little lighter. ☀️

Thank you to everyone who dropped by, shared stories, and warmed their hearts (and hands!) with us. Remember — taking a break and connecting with others is one of the best ways to care for your mental health. 💌

05/11/2025

Celebrating Our MMICA Interns’ Culmination! 💐

The Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC) proudly celebrates the culmination of our interns from Muslim Mindanao Integrated College Academy (MMICA), who have successfully completed their internship journey on October 29, 2025 at the CSSH-OGC Office.

Throughout their time with us, our interns have shown dedication, compassion, and a genuine desire to serve and learn in the field of guidance and counseling. Their efforts have truly contributed to our mission of fostering a caring and supportive environment for MSU students.

We extend our warmest congratulations and gratitude to our interns for their commitment and heart. May this milestone be the start of greater endeavors in their path toward helping others and promoting mental wellness.

29/10/2025

🎮💚 CSSH - OGC Recharge Zone Booth Wins Awards at Mental Health Week! 💚🎮

We’re beyond grateful to share that our booth, “Recharge Zone,” won Overall 2nd Runner up during the Psychology Majors’ Society’s Mental Health Week 2025. We also bagged the Champion for Most Informative Booth Award and 2nd Runner Up for Best Booth Award during the Psychology Majors’ Society’s Mental Health Week! 🌿✨

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited, played, and shared a moment of rest and reflection with us. Through fun and creativity, we hope our booth reminded you that taking care of your mind is just as important as recharging your energy.

Let’s continue to create spaces that promote kindness, understanding, and mental wellness. 🧠💫

29/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month! The Department of Psychology and Related Services invites you to "Self-Care 101 to Thrive”, a GEC101 seminar designed to promote mental health and overall well-being. Discover essential self-care strategies: knowing, reviewing, unlearning, relearning, learning, and taking actions.

Available Dates:
November 4 (AM and PM Sessions)
November 5 (AM and PM Sessions)

Speakers for all sessions:
Ms. Miara M. Mapandi, RPm
Mrs. Rohaida A. Macaumbang, RPm

Join us as we explore ways to cultivate a healthier and more resilient approach to life. We hope to see you there!

29/10/2025

☕ Hey CSSH students!

Need a little pick-me-up? 💚 Grab your free coffee now for CSSH Tigers at the OGC Mental Health Booth — perfect for a quick recharge while you visit our Recharge Zone!

🕐 Happening now
📍 MSU-Entrance Annex Street
🎟️ First 30 students only — first come, first served!

Come early, stay cozy, and let’s make today a little lighter together. 🌿

27/10/2025

🌿 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘: 𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹

In celebration of Mental Health Month, the CSSH–Office of the Guidance and Counseling officially opens the Recharge Zone, a safe and creative space designed to help students reconnect, unwind, and reflect.

Life in the university can get overwhelming — deadlines, expectations, and the rush of everyday life can sometimes leave us drained. The Recharge Zone invites everyone to take a step back, breathe, and remind themselves that it’s okay to rest and feel. 🌈

Here’s what awaits you at our booth:
💚 Emotion in Balance – Test your focus and mindfulness while learning to balance your emotions.
🎨 Bracelet Making – Create your own bracelet as a reminder of strength and self-expression.
🎁 Bunot with Special Prizes – A fun surprise that might just brighten your day!
💫 Stickers and Sayo Yarn – Express yourself with our stickers or pull a “Sayo Yarn” to receive gentle reminders and affirmations.
💌 Letter Making Station – Write what you feel, release your emotions, and let your words become part of your healing.

Join us at the MSU–Annex starting 1:00 PM until Wednesday and take this chance to recharge your energy and spirit. Because sometimes, all we need is a small pause — to reconnect with ourselves and with others. 🌻

27/10/2025

🎮 RECHARGE ZONE is opening soon! 🌿

Feeling stressed or drained? Take a break and recharge your mind at our Mental Health Booth located at the Annex! 🌈

Come play and unwind with our fun, feel-good activities inspired by childhood games — with a mindful twist! ✨

🎯 What’s waiting for you:
💚 Put the Right Button
🎨 Bracelet Making
🎁 Bunotan Game
💬 Sayo Yarn
💫 Stickers

Each game is designed to remind you to pause, play, and protect your peace. 🧘‍♀️

🕐 Visit us starting 1 PM today!
Let’s recharge together — because your mental health matters. 💚

25/10/2025

If today feels heavy, take a moment to breathe.

You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. It’s okay to pause, to rest, and to feel what you need to feel. Healing isn’t always loud or visible — sometimes it looks like simply getting through the day. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough. 💚

Remember, you are never alone in this journey.

24/10/2025

𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 💚

In times like these, may we be reminded of how powerful kindness can be. We never truly know what someone is going through, even behind the brightest smiles or the strongest words.

Check in on your friends. Speak gently. Offer compassion instead of judgment. Sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day or even their life.

Let’s continue to build a community that listens, understands, and supports one another. You are never alone.

19/10/2025

Some friends smile the brightest but struggle the hardest. Check in on your strong friends, your quiet friends, and the ones who say they’re “fine.” A simple message or small gesture can mean more than you think. 💚

Let’s remind one another that it’s okay to reach out — because no one should go through it alone.