RJ Sensei

15/05/2026

For the people wondering why I only take a few clients in day... :)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌿

Therapists dedicate themselves to listening deeply, holding space for pain, and guiding healing. 💙 But this work is emotionally demanding, and to sustain their care, they must limit the number of clients they see each day.

This isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing better. 🌸

By pacing their sessions, therapists protect themselves from compassion fatigue, the emotional exhaustion that can come from carrying too many stories at once. They are human too, and their well‑being matters.

When therapists care for themselves, they preserve the empathy, focus, and strength needed to walk alongside each client’s journey. ✨ In protecting their own hearts, they ensure they can continue protecting yours.

09/05/2026

Paano ako magsasara niyan?

12/02/2026

Ok so we’ve been hearing statements from one of our Senators, na ang mga kabataan daw ngayon ay "weak" because of the rising cases of mental health issues. But let’s set the record straight: Mental health issues aren't new; the youth are just the first generation brave enough to talk about it.
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​The truth is, many Gen X-ers and Boomers grew up in a culture where "pagtitiis" or "hayaan na lang" was the only option. But suppressing your emotions doesn't make you strong; it just makes you a carrier of untreated trauma you pass on to the next helpess kid around you.

​When you tell a child, "Nung panahon namin, mas mahirap ang buhay pero kinaya namin," you aren't motivating them, you are invalidating them.

This culture of invalidation has created toxic Filipino family dynamics that have persisted for decades:
• ​The inability of elders to apologize when they’re wrong. (Sapul matatandang akala nila sila lagi tama dito)
• ​Treating children as "retirement plans" or emotional punching bags. (Yep.)
• ​Using "disiplina" as a cover-up for physical, emotional and verbal abuse.
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​The high prevalence of mental health struggles today isn't proof that the youth are "weak." It’s actually a mirror reflecting the environment they were raised in. Meaning its a sign na we fcked up as parents and elders. Kapalpakan natin din yun. High rates of anxiety and depression among the youth often mean we are failing as parents and as a society.

We shouldn't be proud that we "survived" a toxic environment; we should be worried that we are passing that same toxicity down.

The goal of every generation should be to make life better for the next, not to force them to suffer just because we did.
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Strength is not the absence of struggle. It is the courage to admit when the system is broken and the cycle needs to stop. Hindi po "kahinaan" ang pag-amin na kailangan ng tulong. Ang tunay na lakas at tapang ay yung mga handang harapin ang kanilang trauma, ayusin ito at pagusapan para hindi na ito maipasa sa susunod na henerasyon.

Kaya kids, remember, bumoto kayo ng tama sa susunod ng eleksyon nang hindi tayo iniinvalidate ng mga artistang naging politiko.

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Photo from News5

24/12/2025

Hindi lahat ng tao Merry this Christmas. Nakikita ko kayo, kalmahan mo lang. Sana mahanap mo yung kapayapaan na hinahanap mo kahit mabigat ang dala. :)

08/12/2025

Sino gusto ng 10% discount vouchers for next year? :>

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29/11/2025

To sit in the therapist's chair with a heart that has known shattering is to possess a gift and a profound responsibility.

​The true Healer knows the danger: to confuse another's healing with their own, to project pain, or to let their unmet needs drain the well meant for their client. To heal from a place of active brokenness is not empathy; it is chaos in wait.

​But the Master Healer moves differently. See things differently. Do things differently. ​They know that the wound is not the tool; the scars are. Their ache is not ignored but is consciously tended through fierce self-care, vigilant boundaries, and the humility of seeking their own continuous healing. Sometimes on their own, sometimes with the help of those who can provide the space for them to be at peace.

​Their old sorrow becomes a lens, not a mirror. It is what grants them profound insight, the gentleness to hold despair, and the wisdom to walk alongside, without leading or leaning.

​The Healer is not whole because they heal others; they are effective because they commit to healing themselves first.

In this ethical practice, the personal journey deepens the professional grace, allowing the light that streams through their mended cracks to truly guide the way for others.

02/11/2025

Rest in peace ladies and gentlemen... lalo na sa Jedi Master kong si Father Bu. I miss you.

🕯️ In Memoriam | All Souls’ Day

Today, we remember with deep gratitude some of the pillars of Philippine Psychology — our dear mentors and colleagues who have passed on:

Dr. Sinforoso Padilla, Dr. Alfredo Lagmay, Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim, Dr. Natividad Munarriz, Fr. Jaime Bulatao, SJ, Dr. Virgilio Enriquez, Dr. Natividad Dayan, and Dr. Noemi Catalan.

Each of them also served as President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) and helped shape the discipline and community we continue to build today.

May their wisdom remind us to teach with integrity, practice with compassion, and serve with purpose — so that the legacy they began continues to live through us.

Requiescant in pace. 🕊️


If you have positive and inspiring stories about them, please do share it in the comment section!

📸 Photo collage shared with permission from former PAP President, Dr. Jay Saplala.

26/10/2025

Dahil Sunday, nagbasa basa tayo ng kunti about how problematic our tendencies as parents to compare our child to others. Here's something to think about. If you need help with TL;DR, here it is:

What the Study Found:
- When parents compare their child to other kids; like saying “Why can’t you be more like them?” it can hurt their child’s self-esteem.
- Teens who hear this often start comparing themselves to others, too, especially those who seem more successful or popular.
- This kind of comparison makes them feel “not good enough.”
- BUT, if a teen is naturally optimistic (they believe things will get better), they’re less affected by these comparisons.

What to do now?
- Avoid comparing your child to others. Instead, focus on their strengths and progress.
- Help your child develop a positive mindset. Encourage them to see challenges as chances to grow.
- Praise effort, not just results. This builds confidence and resilience.

Ref
Zhang, Y., & Liu, Y. (2025). Parents’ social comparisons and adolescent self-esteem: The mediating effect of upward social comparison and the moderating influence of optimism. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1473318. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1473318
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Parents’ social comparison is a common phenomenon that occurs in China. It refers to the behavior of parents imagining other people’s children as an excellen...

20/10/2025

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19/03/2025

Adding more clinic hours starting April 1 2025 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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