Guidance & Counseling Services Office of Sorsogon State University

07/10/2025

Congratulations, 𝑴𝒂’𝒂𝒎 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝑨. 𝑫𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒂𝒏𝒐, 𝑹𝑷𝒎, our former intern for passing the 2025 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!🎓 🎉

Your SorSU–GCSU family is beyond proud of your hard work, perseverance, and passion for the field of psychology. This achievement marks a wonderful milestone in your journey; a reflection of your dedication and heart for helping others.

Wishing you continued success as you begin this meaningful path ahead! ✨

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Relly D. Geronimo
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Eunice Alqueza
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05/10/2025

Sorsogon State University joins the nation in honoring our dedicated educators whose passion, wisdom, and compassion continue to inspire generations of learners.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐂 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐈, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅. 𝐃𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 — 𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙔 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝘾𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙎' 𝘿𝘼𝙔!

04/10/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮-𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥!

𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗔𝗥𝗧!

Kumusta Ka-PEER? Did you know that October is the National Mental Health Awareness Month? SorSU celebrates the importance of mental health for all of us. This event is implemented by The Office of the Guidance and Counseling Services Unit with the Peer Facilitators Organization (PFO).

Ang SorSuenos ay hindi lang magaling sa akademya, pati na rin sa sining. Tayo na’t sumali sa Digital Poster Making Contest ngayong October 4–25, 2024. Let’s express your talent and thoughts in the form of art. Ang ating tema ay: "𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙎𝙐: 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙐𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨"

𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀:
1. Kung ikaw ay officially enrolled student ng SorSU (LabHigh o College), qualified ka.
2. Your artwork should be original. Bawal ang AI-generated, kopya, traced o plagiarized. Disqualified agad kapag napatunayan na hindi orihinal ang gawa.
3. Pwedeng gumamit ng digital art program or app.
4. The size of the digital poster shall be 1658 x 2396 in PNG format.
5. I-submit ang iyong digital poster sa link na ito:
https://forms.gle/FYzV4oE7EVbvpN3L7
https://forms.gle/FYzV4oE7EVbvpN3L7
https://forms.gle/FYzV4oE7EVbvpN3L7
6. Ang mga isinumite na artwork ay isasama sa social media page ng SorSU PFO at ng Guidance and Counseling Services Unit.
7. Kung ang iyong artwork ay makikitang hindi pinag-isipan o hindi ginawa nang maayos (walang effort), hindi ito kikilalanin at hindi bibigyan ng certificate.
8. Ang end ng submission ay October 24, 2024, exactly 11:59 PM.
October 25, 2024 (8:00 AM–12:00 NN) will be the period for heart reacts voting on the official Facebook post. Other reactions will not be counted.
9. The winners will be announced in the afternoon of October 25, 2024 on the page of SorSU Peer Facilitators Organization.

𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 (100%)
Content – 40%
The poster expresses a clear idea about the theme. The graphics align with the idea expressed.
Creativity – 25%
The poster is attractive in design, layout, and technique.
Originality – 25%
The poster stands out because of its uniqueness from all the other entries submitted.
Facebook Engagement – 10%
Only heart reactions on the official entry post during the voting period will be counted.

Winners and participants will receive Certificates.

For inquiries, send a message to the SorSU Peer Facilitators Organization page.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮-𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥!

30/09/2025

Isang Mapagpalayang KALUSUGANG PANGKAISIPAN na Araw, SorSUeńos!

In the spirit of unity and wellness, this announcement is brought to you on behalf of the collaboration among our Student Development and Services Units—Guidance and Counseling Services, Industrial Linkages Development Office, Sports and Culture, Scholarship and Financial Assistance, Graduate School–Student Development and Services, alongside our valued partners, the Office of Gender and Development, and the Peer Facilitators Organization (PFO). Together, we proudly present the activities for our Annual Mental Health Month Celebration, themed:
SorSU: Step Up for Mental Wellness

🎉 October 1: Kickoff for Mental Wellness Month
To mark the beginning of our celebration, we invite everyone to join us in a powerful show of solidarity:
🔹 Blue Ribbon Distribution
As a symbol of our shared commitment to mental health, blue ribbons will be distributed to all. Let’s wear them proudly throughout October to spark conversations and show support for mental well-being.
🔹 Wednesday Wellness Dance (WWD) Launch
From 4:00–5:00 PM at the Covered Court, we’ll gather for the first of our weekly Wednesday Wellness Dance sessions. Come in your blue shirts, bring your energy, and let’s move together for joy, connection, and wellness. This event continues every Wednesday in October—open to all members of the SorSU community.

🎨 October 3–25: Digital Poster-Making Contest
Open to all students. Kindly visit the SorSU Peer Facilitators Organization Official page for details.

🏃 October 9: RACE Against Su***de: A Gatekeepers Training
In collaboration with De La Salle University, SorSU will conduct a Gatekeepers Training for selected teaching and non-teaching personnel.

🧠 October 10: Mental Health Literacy Session
The De La Salle team will facilitate a hybrid session for SorSU students.

📚 October 21–24: Seminars for Fourth-Year Students (Incoming OJT)
1. Thriving in the Workplace: Managing stress, separation anxiety, and relationship dynamics
2. Legal Literacy: Discussions on RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act)

🌐 October 25 (Saturday): Graduate Student Webinar
“Empowering Graduate Students for Mental Wellness and Su***de Prevention—From Awareness to Action” Live via Zoom.

📌 Note: The Seminar for Scholars will be moved to a later date due to the academic break.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated participation. Together, let us celebrate our journey toward a safe, inclusive, mentally healthy, and gender-sensitive culture within our academic community and beyond.

Let’s make October a month of movement, meaning, and mental wellness.

See you there, SorSUeńos!

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SorSU PFO

25/09/2025

As the week comes to an end, take time to ease your mind from the many things that happened during the weekdays. It’s important not to get lost in the unraveling scenes of our lives—pause, reflect, and continue to grow from those setbacks.

Keep pursuing the things that remind you of the beauty of life. Go beyond the challenges, but carry with you the perseverance to live and to become the person you envision yourself to be.

Grow where you are meant to grow, as long as it helps you become better. Remember, you are the driver of your growth, and that is what fuels your life to embrace its uncertainty.

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Relly D. Geronimo
PFO Member

Caption:
June Arvin Ocharan
PFO Member

23/09/2025

According to Mark Stibich, PhD, 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 can trigger the release of neuropeptides (such as prolactin, vasopressin, and oxytocin) that improve neural communication. It also causes the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which can reduce anxiety and boost your mood. Think of smiling as a natural antidepressant. ✨

For today's 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, this is a reminder that a 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛.

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Relly D. Geronimo
PFO Member

Caption:
June Arvin Ocharan
PFO Member

22/09/2025

As we commemorate Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day today, September 22, 2025, the SorSU Guidance and Counselling Services Unit reminds us that it is not only the food that makes us feel alive, but also the home we share and the moments we spend together.

Through simple conversations, laughter, and togetherness, we create a meaningful and compassionate space—one that begins within our own families.

Love and kindness may be taught, but they are best lived and practiced at home, where the foundation of stronger relationships is built.

May this day inspire us to reflect and spend more time with our loved ones, treasuring the bonds that make life truly meaningful. 💕

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June Arvin Ocharan
PFO Member

21/09/2025

For today's ,

Our strength lies the moment when we acknowledge the things that make us question our capabilities and ourselves. The moment when we see ourselves beyond the descriptions made by the world, it's within our capacity to know that we hold the only power over those voices.

To hold ourselves high, despite the imperfections, shortcomings, and doubts, is to see that these are the very things that make us different from others—not flaws, but a perfect part of ourselves that shapes who we are.

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Relly D. Geronimo
PFO Member

Caption:
June Arvin Ocharan
PFO Member

20/09/2025

🌟 SorSU – Guidance and Counseling Services Unit, in collaboration with the Laboratory High School and with the support of the Peer Facilitators Organization, successfully conducted an Adjustment Seminar on September 8, 2025, at the SorSU-SC E-Library. The program, titled SIKLAB 1.0 Version G.7 (𝑺orsueños 𝑰gniting 𝑲nowledge, 𝑳eadership, 𝑨djustment and 𝑩alance), was specially designed for Grade 7 students to equip them with the tools and mindset needed to thrive both academically and personally as they begin their junior high school journey at Sorsogon State University.

The morning begins with preliminaries, starting with registration, an opening prayer. This is followed by an inspirational message from Dr. Aldrin John J. Estonanto, Department Head of LHS, officially welcoming our new Sorsueños. In his motivational speech, Dr. Estonanto emphasized that each student possesses intelligence, drawing from Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. He encouraged students to recognize their individual strengths and abilities, highlighting their potential to succeed both in school and in life.

In the first session, facilitated by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗠. 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗥𝗚𝗖, Guidance Counselor for Laboratory High School focuses on “𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒔: 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔.” This interactive talk helps students to look back on their first-day experiences; the challenges, successes, and adjustments while encouraging them to share whether they already feel a sense of belonging or are still finding their place in the new environment.
The second session, led by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗝. 𝗝𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗥𝗚𝗖, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁, highlights “𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆 & 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆: 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.” This session emphasizes the value of mental health in academic life, highlights the support offered by Guidance and Counseling Services Unit, and provides students with practical strategies to strengthen resilience and confidence in both their studies and personal development.
After a brief icebreaker, Ms. Jintalan returns for the third topic, “𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒏: 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒚, 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔.” This session seeks to broaden students’ understanding of bullying; whether encountered personally or witnessed in others, and to motivate them to actively promote empathy and help build a safe, supportive school community.

The program closes with an open forum and remarks from 𝗠𝘀. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗚. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀, RPm, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜, who ties together the day’s themes of belonging, empowerment, and kindness.

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PFO Member

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10/09/2025

This September 10, 2025, on 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮, the 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 and 𝙋𝙁𝙊 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 in raising awareness and extending support to those who are struggling.

𝑻𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆; together we can change that silence into reaching out, listening, and making mental health a shared priority. Every voice matters. Every life matters. Every action of care, no matter how small, can help save a life.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫.

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