Assumption Psychological Services

02/03/2026

This March, we honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women in their roles as caregivers, leaders, thinkers, and change-makers.

We also acknowledge the real challenges many women face, including mental health stigma and lack of access to support. Let’s commit to listening more, supporting one another emotionally, and building communities where every woman feels seen and heard!

APS is here to support your journey toward healing, empowerment, and self-care. Happy National Women's Month!

25/02/2026

Today, we commemorate a historic moment when millions of Filipinos stood together in peaceful unity: the 40th EDSA Revolution.

Beyond its political significance, EDSA was also a powerful demonstration of the psychology of collective courage.

It showed us that shared values can unite diverse individuals, that hope can overcome fear even in the most uncertain times, that nonviolent action can create meaningful and lasting change, and that strong community support strengthens collective resilience.

Let us remember. Let us reflect. Let us continue building a psychologically safe and compassionate society.

25/02/2026

Great leadership isn’t just about skills.

In psychology, a Growth Mindset (a concept developed by Dr. Carol Dweck) refers to the belief that abilities, intelligence, and leadership skills can be developed through effort, learning, and resilience.

Leaders with a growth mindset:

- Embrace challenges instead of avoiding them
- View mistakes as learning opportunities
- Encourage innovation and creativity
- Foster psychological safety within teams
- Inspire continuous improvement

When leaders model growth, teams become more engaged, adaptable, and high-performing.

At Assumption Psychological Services, we help organizations and institutions understand the psychological foundations of effective leadership. Through evidence-based discussions and practical strategies, we empower leaders to cultivate growth-oriented environments.

We are available for speakerships, seminars, and workshops on:
- Growth Mindset in Leadership
- Psychological Safety in the Workplace
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
- Building Resilient and High-Performing Teams

If your organization is interested, feel free to send us a message to learn more about our services.

Let’s grow leaders who help others thrive.

13/02/2026

Ngayong Valentine’s Day, hindi lang flowers at chocolates ang mahalaga... Mas importante pa rin kung ligtas at payapa ang puso mo!

Piliin mo ang pagmamahal na may respeto, relasyon na may malinaw na komunikasyon, taong ligtas ka maging ikaw, at at kung kinakailangan ay... pagmamahal sa sarili!

Choose self-awareness, growth, and emotional wellness. Happy Valentine's day from APS!

10/02/2026

What is Cronbach’s Alpha? And Why Your Thesis Adviser Keeps Asking for It?

If you're a student working on your survey questionnaire, you’ve probably heard this question:
“Nasaan ang reliability test mo?”
“May Cronbach’s Alpha ba?”

Don't worry, you're not alone. Gets kita!

Cronbach’s Alpha is a reliability test. It measures the internal consistency of your survey items, meaning: Do your questions consistently measure the SAME concept? If your survey is supposed to measure stress, then all stress-related questions should “agree” with each other.

Cronbach’s Alpha checks reliability, not validity. Your items may be consistent, but they might not actually measure what you intended. That’s why questionnaire checking should include:
- reliability testing
- content validation
- item analysis
- recommendations for revision

Need Help With Your Thesis Survey? Let us help you strengthen your questionnaire and pass your validation smoothly!

10/02/2026

Message us or book your schedule and start your career with confidence with the right evaluation!
🔗 https://forms.gle/EJxvtV89AC69vebA7

Please note that psychological assessments must be done in person; we can come to your location or you may visit our office.

📞 0975 986 3224
📍 Ilang-Ilang Street, Brgy. San Martin I, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

10/02/2026

February is the month of love so let's talk about relationships!

Attachment Theory explains how our earliest relationships, especially with caregivers, shape the way we connect with others throughout life.

Developed by John Bowlby, it explains that as infants, we are biologically wired to seek closeness to caregivers for safety, comfort, and survival. When a caregiver is consistently available and responsive, a child develops a sense of security. When care is inconsistent, rejecting, or unpredictable, the child may develop different ways of coping with emotional needs.

These early experiences don’t just disappear as we grow up. They often influence how we handle closeness, trust, conflict, and emotional support in adulthood. Research by Mary Ainsworth identified patterns of attachment that we now see not only in childhood, but also in adult relationships:
Secure Attachment - Individuals feel comfortable with intimacy and independence. They trust others and feel confident seeking support when needed.
Anxious Attachment - Individuals may worry about abandonment, crave closeness, and feel uncertain about whether others truly care.
Avoidant Attachment - Individuals may feel uncomfortable with closeness, value independence strongly, and tend to suppress emotional needs.

Most people don’t fit perfectly into one category. Attachment exists on a spectrum, and it can change with new experiences and supportive relationships. Attachment theory doesn’t stop in childhood. It applies “from the cradle to the grave.”

In adult romantic relationships, partners often become each other’s safe haven and secure base. Our attachment patterns can influence:
- How we communicate during conflict
- How we seek and provide emotional support
- How safe or anxious we feel in close relationships
- How we respond to separation, stress, or loss

Understanding your attachment style can bring clarity to repeating relationship patterns and open the door to healthier connections. While early experiences matter, attachment is not destiny.
Through consistent, supportive relationships, self-awareness and reflection, psychotherapy and psychological assessment... people can develop greater emotional security and healthier ways of relating to others.

Whether you’re exploring relationship concerns, emotional regulation, or personal growth, understanding attachment can be a powerful first step toward healing.

At APS, we’re here to help you grow, heal, and thrive.

24/01/2026

Community check! If we were to host a seminar soon, what topic would YOU want it to be about?

Drop your suggestions in the comments, we're listening. Let’s build something valuable together!

24/01/2026

Honored and grateful! Our resources were recently invited to be part of the Panel of Judges for the Thesis Title Proposal Defense of students from Siena College of San Jose.

We’re always excited to support students and institutions in advancing quality research. We are happy to accept invitations for:

Research validation
Statistical and data analysis
Thesis and academic research support

If your institution or organization is looking for research expertise, feel free to reach out to us. We’d love to collaborate!

19/01/2026

We are incredibly proud of our students for a job well done during their internship at CARE Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. This meaningful experience allowed them to grow professionally while serving with compassion and purpose.

Our heartfelt thanks to CARE, our trusted partner institution, for guiding and mentoring our students throughout their internship journey.

To our interns, keep striving, learning, and making a difference!

08/01/2026

THANK YOU FOR THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE!

We are truly grateful and overwhelmed by the number of people who registered for our upcoming webinar, “Inside the Teenage Mind: Screen Time, Social Media & Mental Well-Being.”

We received over 140 registrations, and we sincerely thank each and every one of you for your interest and support. Due to platform limitations, although we initially mentioned 50, we are only able to accommodate up to 90 participants in the Google Meet session. The Google Meet link will be sent to the first 90 registered participant emails asap.

👉 Registration is now officially closed.
👉 Those who are unable to enter the Meet may still join us via our Facebook Live stream, so no one has to miss out.

E-certificates will be provided FREE of CHARGE and will be sent one day after the webinar to attendees.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of this important conversation on adolescent mental health. We look forward to seeing you online!

— Assumption Psychological Services (APS)

Update: Registration is now closed!

✨ FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS, & EVERYONE! ✨

Are teens really “changing,” or is the digital world changing them? 🤔 Let’s talk about it.

Join us for a free 45 minute powerful and insightful session: “Inside the Teenage Mind: A Psychometrician’s Take on Screen Time, Social Media & Mental Well-Being”

Discover:
✔ Why teens behave the way they do
✔ How screen time & social media shape emotions, behavior, and thinking
✔ How to guide teens in a hyper-connected world
✔ Practical tips for parents and students
✔ Expert insights from a Registered Psychometrician

🗓️ Date: January 11, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Via: Google Meet | Facebook Live
🎤 Speaker: Jocelyn B. Pundavela, Registered Psychometrician

Registration:
Google Meet access is limited to the first 50 participants only. Register here: https://forms.gle/eFEC4HwPxqGVqTTo6

Didn’t get a slot? Don’t worry! The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live for all other interested participants.

Brought to you by Assumption Psychological Services, empowering families and communities through mental health education.

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06/01/2026

Every January, we promise ourselves change. We feel motivated, excited, ready to do better. That feeling is real… but it doesn’t always last.

Most people don’t fail their resolutions because they’re lazy. They struggle because motivation fades, life gets busy, and change is harder than we expect. Big, dramatic goals often burn us out. When we rely only on willpower, we end up feeling guilty instead of growing.

Maybe 2026 doesn’t need a new you... Maybe it needs a supported you!

Real change happens in small steps. In routines we can repeat. In learning to be kinder to ourselves when we mess up.

You are a WIP (Work in Progress)! Instead of asking, “How do I become a different person this year?" Try asking, “What do I need to take better care of myself?”

That’s how change lasts. Happy New Year from Assumption Psychological Services!