UCPT- Guidance Center

Training Day: PFA & Mindfulness ⛑️

Last November 28, our Guidance Volunteers leveled up! The Guidance Center successfully conducted a seminar on Psychological First Aid (PFA), combined with essential sessions on Self-Awareness and Mindfulness. 🌿

Our volunteers participated in intense PFA simulations assessed by the Guidance Interns, stepping into the shoes of a helper to practice the principles of PCNIRR - Please Check Nicely If Respondents Responds. 🧠

By understanding their own boundaries and learning how to stay grounded, our volunteers are now better equipped to be a safe space for their peers. 🤝

We are building a community of support, one volunteer at a time. Thank you to everyone who participated and poured their hearts into learning how to help others! 💜

💬 Need a lift? Just scan and feel the spark of hope! 🌟📱💛

The University of Cebu – Pardo and Talisay Guidance Center proudly presents “Scan for Hope” 💫 your pocket-sized source of motivation and positivity! Each QR code hides a heartfelt message made to cheer you up, calm your mind, and remind you that you are doing your best (and that’s enough!) 💪💖 Whether you’re feeling down, tired, or just need a little push, hope is only one scan away! 🌈✨

🌿 Take a moment, breathe deeply, and scan your way to encouragement, peace, and inspiration. 💌 Every message is a gentle reminder that you are seen, valued, and never alone on this journey. 💙💚💛

Mental Health meets Music! ‧₊˚♪ 𝄞₊˚⊹ ♬⋆.˚

Our emotions are valid and music can be a safe space to feel them. Music has the power to speak when words can’t. The University of Cebu – Pardo and Talisay Guidance Center encourages everyone to take a moment to connect with their emotions through music.

Our “Tune In to Your Feelings” infographic offers QR codes that link to songs curated to match different moods—whether you feel sad, happy, confused, or unworthy. Each melody is a gentle reminder that your feelings are valid and that healing begins when you take time to listen.

✨ If your feelings become too heavy, reach out. You are not alone. 💙💚💛

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Layout by: Senior Highschool Guidance Interns

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and it's the perfect time to check in with yourself and those around you. You are not alone in your struggles.

The Power of 5
Prioritize these five essential coping mechanisms:
1. Talk About It: Share your feelings with a trusted friend, family member, or professional. Vulnerability is a strength.
2. Move Your Body: Physical activity, even a short walk, is a powerful stress reliever. Motion creates emotion.
3. Practice Mindfulness: Take a few moments each day to just breathe and be present.
4. Connect: Nurture your relationships. A strong support system is key to resilience.
5. Know Your Resources: Mental health is health. If you're struggling, professional help is available and valid.

Remember: Healing takes time, and your mental health deserves the same attention as your physical health. Let's work together to end the stigma and foster a culture of understanding and support.

Layout and Caption by: Lykie Mae Paredes

Healing Starts at Home

The shift to online classes after the recent earthquakes has been challenging. Although, necessary it removes the familiar structure and social support of the school environment, which can amplify feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and fear. This month, let's turn our homes into havens of healing and hope!. Here are at-home activities that you can try to help you manage stress, anxiety, and the sense of uncertainty by building emotional resilience and stability. Remember, your mental well-being is key.

Using these at home activities you can build stability by focusing on the good things now and visualizing a bright future. Utilize the power of music for self-soothing when things feel shaky. To connect with others and restore a sense of control by showing care for family and friends whilst turning worries into motivation by illustrating your goals beyond the current crisis.

Caption and Layout by:

Aprileen C. Aguelo
University of Cebu-Main Psychology Intern

🥳💜 Happiest birthday to Christmarie Ramirez, one of our Guidance Volunteers from Grade 11 ABM! 💜🥳

Thank you for your commitment, care, and all the hard work you put in every day to support your classmates and friends. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating! 🎉

💚🌎 Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 🌎💚
“Together, we care. Together, we heal.” 🌷
When life feels heavy, remember to:

Pause & Breathe:
Take a deep breath in and let the worries out. Calm is your superpower 🌬️
Talk About It:
Share your thoughts and feelings with a friend, teacher, or loved one 🤝
Take Breaks:
Step outside, stretch, and soak in a bit of sunshine 🌻
Be Kind Always:
Kindness can heal hearts, yours and others’ 💌
Do What Makes You Happy:
Draw, dance, sing, laugh, or just relax, joy is part of healing 🎶🎨
Take Care of Your Body:
Eat well, rest enough, and hydrate a healthy body supports a healthy mind 💧
Remember:
It’s okay not to be okay. You don’t have to go through it alone 🌈

🌸 Tagline:
🕊️ “Kindness and calm keep us steady.” 💚
Together, we lift one another through care, compassion, and connection.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s take care of our minds and hearts. 🌿
A little calm, kindness, and connection can make a big difference. 💚
Remember it’s okay to rest, to ask for help, and to take care of you. 🌸

Your mind matters.
Please join us in a webinar on Mental Health Awareness and learn why it MATTERS, how to handle, and techniques for students on how to minimize academic burn-out.
October 24, 2025
09:00 AM
Via FB Live.

💙

Send a message to learn more

💫 MY SERENITY SPACE

Embracing healing, stillness, and peace within.

When I need to heal or find calm, I can…

🌬️ Breathe with Intention
Inhale serenity, exhale heaviness.
Each slow breath reminds me that peace starts inside.

🌿 Reflect and Release
I pause to acknowledge my emotions — not to judge them,
but to let them flow and fade like passing waves.

🌸 Move with Gentleness
A quiet stretch, a mindful walk, or soft music
helps my body release what my heart holds.

☁️ Unplug to Reconnect
I take breaks from screens and noise.
Silence allows my soul to breathe and recharge.

💗 Reach Out for Warmth
Healing grows in connection —
talking to someone I trust reminds me I’m never alone.

✨ Peace blooms when I give myself permission to rest, feel, and simply be. ✨

Layout and Caption by: Ms. Krislyn Rivera🌷

🌸 𝓜𝔂 𝓘𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓻 𝓟𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓟𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮 🌸

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙙, 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣...

🌬️ Practice Mindful Breathing: Inhale peace, exhale worries.
📝 Journal My Thoughts: Write down what's on my mind, without judgment.
🌿 Connect with Nature: Step outside, feel the sun, look at the sky.
🎶 Listen to Calming Sounds: Nature sounds, gentle melodies, or soothing instrumental music.
💬 Reach out to a Trusted Friend or Family Member: Reaching out to a trusted friend or family member and talking about my feelings and experiences can provide emotional support and help reduce feelings of loneliness.

✨ Tagline: "𝒩𝑜𝓊𝓇𝒾𝓈𝒽 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒹, 𝓃𝓊𝓇𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓁." ✨

🌷 Your mental well-being is a precious garden that needs gentle care. Just like flowers need sunlight and water, your mind thrives on rest, self-compassion, and positive affirmations. Take a moment to breathe, forgive yourself during struggles, and celebrate every tiny victory.
A nurtured mind helps you bloom with resilience and joy—radiating light from within.

Layout and Caption by: Ms. Marielle Ann Salva