Xavier University Psychology Society

“Lord, iparamdam mo na mahal mo ko.”

A thought that might feel a little familiar as exam season rolls around once again.

During these midterms, try to ease into your reviews and keep things manageable. Go over your notes, revisit the lectures that confused you, and don’t be afraid to ask classmates or friends if something still doesn’t make sense.

Studying doesn’t have to be perfect. Sometimes, it just means showing up, doing what you can for the day, and moving forward from there. What’s important is that you absorb what you learn, no matter how little.

Good luck on your midterms, mga ka-Psych!

Caption | Department of Academic Affairs
Pubmat | Department of Academic Affairs

“Healing is a gradual process, and every small step toward understanding yourself is already a form of progress.” 🌟

Hey there, mga ka-Psych! Welcome to 𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓗𝓸𝓹𝓮, our monthly series of Ateneans that bravely shares their personal journeys to everyone who have, had, and has similar situation. This February, the season of hearts and love, we shine the light on a story that reminds us that the most important love we build is also the one within ourselves. 🌸

This month is about Sunshine’s Story and how she managed her anxious attachment style. This is a journey molded by healing & learning to choose self-compassion even on difficult days. Sunshine can be felt as warm and can be seen as bright, but beyond the softness people see, there’s hidden doubt & overthinking. Nonetheless, love blooms where fear once lived.

Sunshine’s story shows that love can be seen even with the smallest effort. This Valentine’s season, we celebrate a different kind of strength, the bravery to heal, to grow, and to love ourselves through every stage of becoming.
May this remind us that hope & love walk together. And sometimes, the heart we need to hold first is our own.

🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕

Content | Department of Social Involvements - Zyra Salise
Caption | Department of Social Involvements - Zyra Salise
Pubmat | Office of Creatives & Documentation

🌙 Thank You to Our Lunar Sponsors!

In celebration of Psych Week 2026: Aslag ng Buwan, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our major sponsors for supporting our ka-Psychs help create spaces for rest, fun, and balance.s.

Taking care of our well-being can come in many forms. Scan the QR codes and discover these places where you can take a break and recharge. ✨

💥 Release & Outlet: RageZone CDO & Cafe
🌊 Recreation & Unwind: MJ Resort
📸 Self-Care & Self-Love: Gerloff Makeup Cafe & Studio
💪 Physical Health: Anytime Fitness SM CITY CDO Uptown
🎈 Fun & Amusement: Kiddie Korner Tagoloan

Your support helps make this celebration of mind and well-being even brighter. Thank you for being part of our Psych Week journey! 🌕💙

This post is dedicated to the sponsors of Psych Week 2026!

We would like to extend our thanks to you for being a part of our event! Your participation and offers have made a splash with the crowd and brightened our spirits to be involved and give it our all. You have the gratitude and thanks of not just the Xavier University Psychology Society but the student body as well, thank you for being a star to look for. ✨

Caption | Kim Cyrill D. Joromo
Pubmat | Ryanne Estrada

In celebration of the 11th Anniversary of the Magna Carta of Students’ Rights, XAVIER UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY joins the Xavier Ateneo community in reaffirming our commitment to protect and uphold the rights, welfare, and participation of every Xavier Atenean.

In line with this, the XU-CSG Students’ Rights and Welfare (STRAW) Commission launches the Atenean Centralized Toolkit (ACT)—a digital helpdesk designed to streamline student assistance and grievance reporting within the university.

Through initiatives like ACT, we continue the work of ensuring that every Xavier Atenean has a space where their concerns can be heard and properly addressed.

Access the platform: actbystraw.org
Follow ACT: facebook.com/ACTbySTRAW

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝!📝

A night where knowledge and teamwork came hand in hand in making the night more fun and enjoyable to everyone. As the second day of Psych Week unfolded on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟓, 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 took place where participants were brought together to bring out the best to each of them. So here’s a look back to some highlighted moments where laughter and excitement arouse in the midst of the challenge.

Caption | Chesirene Mary Alvarez
Photography | Leegille Jalando-on, Marco Maestrado, and Sebastian Banaag

𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫💃🏻

The room filled with laughter and memories, all were then gathered to dance their hearts out in 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥'𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. Even with the blinding lights around, the brilliance of each had been noticed and had exhibited throughout.

Caption | Chesirene Mary Alvarez
Photography | Leegille Jalando-on, Marco Maestrado, Sebastian Banaag, and Anne Margaret Luna

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬🩵

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒 embarks the first day of 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 where every aspiring psychology student is gathered, witnessing the glow that had emitted within. The 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 had marked the moment where we were given the chance to look back on what had occurred during those phases of our lives.

Caption | Chesirene Mary Alvarez
Photography | Leegille Jalando-on, Marco Maestrado, Sebastian Banaag, and Anne Margaret Luna

In a sea of stars, one shines as big and bright as the moon. 🌕

Let us celebrate the newly crowned Psych Star 2026, Jodie Mae Cuyos of 2nd Year AB Psychology! Your victory is a testament to your grace, dedication, and inspiring presence. Your belief in guiding others and creating safe spaces will hopefully continue to inspire others and that one day you may help shape the future of the country and our world.

You have shown incredible grace, commendable work, and have won the hearts of the crowd! Take a bow and raise your head high, and continue shining your iridescent light no matter where you are. Congratulations, our Psych Star.

Caption | Kim Cyrill D. Joromo
Pubmat | Joshua Baring

💫𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡.

Being called as a Psych Star Candidate is already a title to uphold where their sparks have glistened throughout and are made known to the community. With each step they took onto the stage, their confidence had toppled over, shining in their own way.

Through these 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, we recognize the distinct qualities and brilliance that each candidate brought to the stage—celebrating the moments where their individuality truly stood out and made the night even more unforgettable.

To all the candidates, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓, and most especially 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. Congratulations!🥂

Caption | Chesirene Mary Alvarez
Pubmat | Joshua Baring

𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!🗣

Each had held their heads up high as they all stood victorious, chanting their uniquely crafted cheers last 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟒 during the 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲. With teamwork and passion, energy was felt throughout the crowd as their powerful cheers filled the space. But among the loud cheers of every participant, one group stood out among them as they gave the crowd a one of a kind performance.

Congratulations to Psych Week’s Cheer Chant Champion!

Caption | Chesirene Mary Alvarez
Pubmat | Jemima May Dima