Brokenshire College Soccsksargen, Inc- Psychology Department

𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀-𝗜𝘀𝗶𝗽: 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗵𝗶𝘆𝗮—𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

On December 11, students came together for Lakas-Isip: Nagkakaisang Sikolohiya, a mental health seminar organized by the 4th Year BSP students as part of their Elective 3: Disaster and Mental Health subject. More than a typical seminar, it served as a safe and engaging space where students could reflect on their realities, connect with one another, and learn practical ways to care for their mental well-being.

Anchored on the message “𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚,” the seminar emphasized the importance of taking care of oneself before extending support to others. To ensure relevance, the organizers conducted a student poll that identified the most pressing concerns: stress and burnout, academic pressure, and time management. These topics were discussed by three speakers who shared practical insights and coping strategies suited to students’ everyday experiences.

Lakas-Isip demonstrated the impact of student-led initiatives in promoting awareness and resilience. By prioritizing personal well-being, students are not only empowered to face their own challenges but are also able to help build a stronger, more compassionate academic community.

✍🏻: Nicole Reman
🖼️: Trisha Solis

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚ñ𝐞𝐭𝐞!

Today, we celebrate not just your special day, but also the incredible leader you are to our department. Your dedication, vision, and steady commitment to serving the student body have made a lasting impact on all of us. As our President, you continuously lead with integrity, empathy, and genuine passion — qualities that inspire everyone around you.

Thank you for being the driving force behind our projects, the voice that represents us, and the heart that keeps our department united. Your efforts often go beyond what is seen, and we remain truly grateful for your hard work, resilience, and willingness to always step up for the team.

We appreciate your constant guidance, your ability to bring people together, and the strength you show even in challenging times. Because of your leadership, our department continues to grow, thrive, and move forward with purpose.

Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, fulfillment, and the recognition you truly deserve. Happiest birthday, President! Your Psych family is cheering you on today and always. ✨

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐!

𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵, under the scorching heat of the sun, the Psychology Department continued its unwavering commitment to community service as students once again made their way through the streets of Barangay Olympog. With determination in every step, they moved beyond the usual gathering areas and into the heart of the community, reaching homes that welcomed them with warmth and openness.

Despite the blazing sun and long walks through uneven roads, the team pressed on. Their dedication reflected a deeper mission, to ensure that support does not stay within four walls, but extends to the very homes where it is needed. Families expressed gratitude for the personalized attention, noting how rare it is for young volunteers to take time to visit them individually.

As the day concluded, it became clear that the success of the program lies not only in the interviews, but in the support and care formed. The Psychology Department’s continuing service to Brgy. Olympog stands as a testament to what community partnership truly means: listening, learning, and walking alongside one another.

With each visit, each conversation, and each home reached, the department strengthens its promise to serve, proving that genuine help is not merely offered, but lived through every step taken for the community.

✍🏻: Nicole Reman
🖼️/👩🏻‍💻: Solis & Edjan

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐠

The Psychology Department of Brokenshire College Soccsksargen Inc. launched its two-day Community Extension Service on November 28–29, 2025, in Barangay Olympog through house-to-house interviews, reaching residents directly in their homes. This personalized approach allowed students to hear meaningful stories, understand community needs, and build genuine connections.

𝐎𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏, Psychology students, guided by the Psychology Dean, 𝙏𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙇. 𝘼𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙚, 𝗥𝗣𝗺, 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀𝘆, 𝗥𝗣𝘀𝘆 together with Clinical Instructors 𝙑𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙮 𝙇. 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙤 𝗥𝗣𝗺, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀𝘆, 𝗥𝗣𝘀𝘆 , and 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙥 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝗥𝗣𝗺, visited households to gather insights on mental wellness, daily stressors, and available support systems. Residents warmly welcomed the initiative, valuing the opportunity to share their experiences in a comfortable and private setting.

The house-to-house interviews further strengthened the department’s dedication to its adopted community, offering support and understanding that will guide future mental health programs and outreach initiatives in Barangay Olympog.

As the activity continued, the Psychology Department reaffirmed its mission to serve, uplift, and empower communities one household at a time.

✍🏻: Nicole Reman
🖼️/👩🏻‍💻: Solis & Edjan

AMUMA: Community Conversations on Mental Health

Psychology students under the Guidance Program of Brokenshire College Soccsksargen Inc. participated in “AMUMA: Community Conversations on Mental Health,” a meaningful event organized by the BingoPlus Foundation on November 12, 2025, at Family Country Hotel, General Santos City.

The event gathered representatives from various schools and community leaders for an in-depth discussion on mental health awareness and advocacy. It highlighted the importance of openness, empathy, and collective action in addressing mental health concerns within communities.

“AMUMA,” a Cebuano term meaning to care or nurture, served as a reminder that mental health matters and should be openly talked about without stigma or judgment. The organizers emphasized that through compassion and understanding, everyone can contribute to building a culture that values emotional and psychological well-being.

One of the key messages from the event encouraged attendees to “Be a Hope Warrior” to stand as advocates of hope, kindness, and support for those struggling in silence.

The BingoPlus Foundation and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to promoting mental health education and inclusivity, reminding everyone that caring for one another begins with listening, understanding, and reaching out.

💡🧑🏻‍💻: Edjan | Solis
✍🏻: Reman

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Congratulations Psychology Department for the 75% first taker passing rate and 100% re-takers in the Psychometrician Licensure Examination! To God be the glory!

𝗔 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗟. 𝗔𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗥𝗣𝗠, 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀𝘆, 𝗥𝗣𝘀𝘆! 🎉

The entire BCSI Psychology Department joins together to celebrate you today!

You are, quite simply, the heart of our department. Your influence extends far beyond the syllabus—you are a brilliant mentor, a dedicated colleague, and a phenomenal role model. We are constantly in awe of your deep knowledge, but it's your genuine empathy and dedication to student success that truly sets you apart. Your courses are a joyful masterclass, always fun, wonderfully engaging, and packed with practical wisdom. You don't just teach us the subject; you teach us to think critically, to care deeply, and to realize our own potential.

May your birthday be as beautiful and rewarding as the positive impact you have on all of us, every single day. We wish you immense joy, excellent health, and continued success in all your endeavors. Thank you for being the wonderful presence that makes our department feel like a true family.

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Tiffany!

From Your BCSI Psychology Department Family 🫶🏻

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 👩🏼‍🏫👨🏻‍🏫🔱

On this special day, October 3, 2025, we honor and celebrate the unwavering dedication, guidance, and passion of our beloved teachers. Your commitment to shaping not only our knowledge but also our character continues to inspire us every day.

To all teachers, and most especially to our esteemed Psychology faculty, we offer our heartfelt appreciation to 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆 for your unwavering belief that every student is capable of achieving excellence, and for continuously empowering us to reach our fullest potential. 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 for bringing joy and humor into your classes, making learning both engaging and meaningful. 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 for your constant reminder of support, assuring us that we are never alone in our journey as students. Your dedication leaves an enduring mark on our academic and personal growth. Today, we honor you not only as teachers but as mentors who make a lasting difference in our lives.

𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙬𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙡: 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨’ 𝘿𝙖𝙮!

"𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧."

A sea of hope washes over the campus! The BS Psychology Department proudly launched Mental Health Awareness Month on October 1st, as students and faculty joyfully participated in the ' Wear your Green' movement. With profound gratitude and collective rejoicing, we stood together, embodying hope, renewal, and well-being—the very essence of our mission.

Every green shirt, ribbon, and accessory became a beacon, shouting an undeniable message: "You are not alone." This powerful, collective visibility is our commitment to ending stigma and igniting a compassionate change.

Wear your green, embody your compassion, and be the light! 🔱💚

✍🏻: Raven Cañete
𝘽𝙎𝙋 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏

🖼️/👩🏻‍💻: Solis & Edjan

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧: 𝘼 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 is here, and with it, a gentle reminder that our 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 is a vital, beautiful part of who we are. This month, as we celebrate 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝, let's turn up the volume on 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯—for ourselves and for each other.

It takes immense courage to navigate the sometimes-rocky terrain of our minds. If you've felt overwhelmed, if you've struggled in silence, or if you've had to fight just to get out of bed, please know this: 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚, and 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚.

Let's use this time to 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 in with those we love, to 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 and to 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙 instead of advice. Let's dismantle the stigma that still surrounds seeking help and celebrate every single step taken toward 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲.

✨ Let's make a promise this month: to be a little kinder to ourselves, and to be a safe harbor for the people around us. Your mental health is a priority. ✨



✍🏻: Raven Cañete
👩🏻‍💻: Solis & Edjan

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: 𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝚿

61st Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) Convention & 8th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies (ARUPS) Congress

Cebu City, Philippines, from September 24 to 27, 2025, the Queen City of the South became the hub of groundbreaking conversations in the field of psychology as the 61st Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) Convention was held in tandem with the 8th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies (ARUPS) Congress.

Carrying the theme “Futurescaping Psychology: Our Role in Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals,” the event brought together psychology professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates from across the globe to reflect on how the discipline can actively contribute to building a sustainable future.

Representing our institution with pride, Psychology Dean Ma’am Tiffany L. Anque, RPm, MPsy, RPsy, together with Sir Vincent Ray S. Bagaforo, RPm, LPT, MPsy, RPsy participated in the gathering, immersing themselves in sessions that emphasized psychology’s role in addressing social, cultural, and developmental challenges.

IN PHOTOS: The event was graced by two of the most prominent figures in the American Psychological Association (APA) and Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP):

Dr. Glen G. Glarino, PhD, President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP)

Dr. Arthur Evans Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the American Psychological Association

He is widely recognized as a clinical and community psychologist, health care innovator, and advocate for making psychology accessible in addressing real-world challenges. Leading the largest professional psychological organization in the world, with over 146,000 members, Dr. Evans has long promoted research and knowledge-sharing that directly benefit society.

Dr. Debra M. Kawahara, President of the American Psychological Association

A trailblazer as the first Asian American woman. She is also the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and a professor at the University of La Verne, California. With expertise spanning multicultural psychology, mental health, and clinical practice, Dr. Kawahara is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her campaign slogan, “Strength in Unity,” emphasizes collective empowerment in advancing psychological practice.

The 61st PAP Convention and 8th ARUPS Congress not only highlighted the discipline’s global relevance but also reinforced psychology’s unifying role in creating a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future, truly a testament to the strength of collaboration across nations.