Riverside College Psychological Society

✨🎉 Happy Birthday to our dedicated and hardworking Vice President-External, Maria Alexa Therese Ditchon! ✨🎉

Your commitment, reliability, and leadership continue to be a valuable part of the organization. Thank you for your unwavering service and for being a strong voice for the student body. Your efforts in building connections, fostering collaboration, and representing the organization with excellence truly contribute to the success and harmony of the team.

May this special day remind you of how appreciated and valued you are by everyone around you. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, personal growth, and countless blessings.

Continue to shine, lead with integrity, and inspire others through your dedication and passion for service.

Happiest Birthday, Alexa! ✨

Congratulations to our Psychology Graduates!

Viva, Sikolohista! 💚🔱🫶🏻

With pride and joy, we celebrate the 100% passing rate of our graduates in the March 15, 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT)!

This is the reflection of your hard work, passion, and the values you have nurtured throughout your journey here at Riverside College. As you step into the noble profession of teaching, may you continue to share the same care, guidance, and encouragement that once shaped you as students.

At Riverside College, we believe that “Our Care Shapes Your Future,” and today, you are living proof of that mission. Congratulations, future-shaping educators!

The Riverside College Psychological Society proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of the Department of Psychology during the 20th Institutional Research Week with the theme: “Redefining Innovations: From Discovery to Real-World Solutions.” 🏆🔱

Your dedication, passion, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in research have brought pride and honor to the department. The Psychological Society commends all student researchers and faculty presenters for showcasing innovative ideas and meaningful contributions in the field of psychology. 💚🧠

📌 Virtual Poster Presentation Students Category: Champion
Research Title: “The Role of Academic Procrastination and Academic Self-Regulation Among College Students”
Researchers: Faisal Bamboo C. Bancil, Jan Daniel E. Katague, Joey M. Llabore, Steve Michael G. Magdaraog, Dawn Javen P. Montes, and Christian Dale E. Oray.

📌 Virtual Poster Presentation Faculty Category: Champion
Research Title: “ChatGPT in the Cognitive Lens: Usage Patterns Among Psychology Students”
Researcher: Ms. Mariz L. Necesario, MS Psychology, MAGC, MAEd.

📌 Oral Presentation Students Category: Champion
Research Title: “The Top Spot Diaries: A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Topnotchers in Higher Education Institutions”
Researchers: Faith B. Mahinay, Zyrah H. Obregon, Stephanie M. Sevilla, Demy Angela S. Toledo, and Ezy Marielle M. Valente.

📌 Oral Presentation Faculty Category: Champion
Research Title: “ChatGPT in the Cognitive Lens: Usage Patterns Among Psychology Students”
Researcher: Ms. Mariz L. Necesario, MS Psychology, MAGC, MAEd.

📌 Manuscript Students Category: 3rd Place
Research Title: “More Than Ate and Kuya: A Study of Parental Delegation and Mental Health Outcomes among Young Adult Eldest Siblings”
Researchers: Artherese Abenir, Rebecca Briones, Christian Flores, Jonalyn Lapista, and Danielle Molina.

📌 Manuscript Faculty Category: 2nd Place
Research Title: “ChatGPT in the Cognitive Lens: Usage Patterns Among Psychology Students”
Researcher: Ms. Mariz L. Necesario, MS Psychology, MAGC, MAEd.

🏅 Best in Presenter Student Category: Ezy Marielle M. Valente
🏅 Best in Presenter Faculty Category: Ms. Mariz L. Necesario, MS Psychology, MAGC, MAEd

✨ The Riverside College Psychological Society is truly proud of all of you. Your achievements reflect the excellence, innovation, and dedication of Psychology students and educators in advancing research that creates meaningful impact in the academic community and society. Congratulations once again, future psychologists and researchers! 🎉💚









Graphics & Caption | Steve Michael Magdaraog

𝐀 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.🎨✨

Last 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, our first-year and incoming students gathered for a day of learning and self-discovery during our Psychological First Aid Training. A huge thank you to 𝙈𝙧. 𝙆𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖, 𝙍𝙋𝙈, 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝘼, for leading this insightful session!

From pouring out emotions in "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨" to sharing personal stories through "𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙖 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣," our students learned how to navigate their mental well-being in a healthy, creative way.

These activities serve as vital tools in minimizing the risk of resurfacing trauma while fostering a supportive community for all.

Photos | Psychological Society Officers

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞?

Conflict is part of everyday life—but the way we respond to it can either strengthen relationships or break them apart.

Join and read the details below as we learn smart, healthy, and respectful ways to manage misunderstandings through “𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦: 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘵.”

Discover your 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀s with the people around you. Because every conversation deserves understanding, empathy, and care. 💙

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Department of Psychology

Motherhood is all about the love, guidance, and care that we pour into others. Today, we honor every woman who nurtures, mentors, and protects.

To the mothers by birth, the mothers by choice, and the women who mother through their actions every single day—Happy Mother's Day! 🌸✨️

Graphics & Caption| Ma. Juliana Mel Linget

Step Into Excellence

Ten names. Ten topnotchers. Ten secrets. From BS Psychology, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, and Physical Therapy — ten board examination topnotchers step forward to share what truly got them to the top.

Rooted in the research "The Top Spot Diaries: A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Topnotchers in Higher Education Institution." Their message is clear: intelligence alone didn't do it.

Excellence did. Integrity did. And the right systems, habits, and people around them did.

Want to go deeper? Scan the QR code to unlock the full stories behind each topnotcher — their mindsets, daily habits, support systems, and the essential qualities that made every topnotch result possible. Every name has a journey. Every journey has a lesson. And it's all waiting for you behind that scan.

Learn their techniques. Study their strategies. Unlock their secrets — and discover what it truly takes to claim the top spot.

Your feedback matters too. After exploring, scan the QR code in the pamphlet to share your evaluation — because excellence is always a two-way street.

Please see the comment section for more details.

How does your biological rhythm influence attention, motivation, and learning?

Join "ChronoLearn", a psychology‑based webinar that explores chronotype awareness and its role in enhancing academic engagement.

This session will cover:
• How chronotype affects focus and engagement
• Learning differences across chronotypes
• Practical, psychology‑informed strategies to stay academically engaged

Guest Speaker: Aubrey M. Mahilum, RPm
📅 Date: May 8, 2026
⏱ Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM

A chance to understand how your body clock affects attention, motivation, and learning. ✨