MSU-Sulu Guidance & Counseling Office

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚.𝗥.𝗘.𝗔.𝗧 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

We, the G.R.E.A.T Peer Facilitators, would like to extend our warmest gratitude to everyone who made our Mental Health Booth a success! It was an incredible experience serving our fellow students and providing a safe space for them to express themselves, reflect, and heal their inner child.

We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Elmilyn Askali, for initiating this wonderful event and allowing us to be a part of it. Your guidance and support meant the world to us!

A special thank you to our Moderator, Miss Welwina Samsula, for her unwavering support and guidance throughout the planning and ex*****on of the event. Your dedication and expertise played a significant role in making this event a success, and we are truly grateful for your presence in our G.R.E.A.T family.

Through activities like "Color Your Inner Self" and "Reflective Freedom Wall", we hope to have helped our fellow students take a step towards healing and self-love. This event was a testament to the power of teamwork and dedication. We are proud to be part of a community that values mental health and well-being.

Thank you again to everyone who supported us, participated, and made this event possible! Let's continue to work together to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. Let's keep spreading love, kindness, and positivity!

𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘!

University Week is knocking, and G.R.E.A.T PEER is READY to unleash games, laughter, healing vibes, and connections that’ll make your heart sing! Get prepped for self-care BLASTS, friendships forged, and memories minted. See you all there.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀?!

"𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔. 𝑯𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔."
— Ronald Reagan

G.R.E.A.T PEER CIRCLE FACILITATORS proudly presents this year's empowered visionary officers! Under the guidance of Elmelyn H. Askali, Guidance Counselor, and moderated by Miss Welwina Samsula, the club aims to serve with dedication and integrity, crafting meaningful programs and services through collaborative effort and connections.

With their combined strengths, they are poised to foster an environment where members build relationships and thrive, driving impactful activities that support the club's goals and the Guidance and Counseling Office, as well as Mindanao State University-Sulu.

These elected officers were chosen for their consistency, passion, and leadership skills, and are ready to lead by example, serving with purpose and upholding the club's values.

𝑮.𝑹.𝑬.𝑨.𝑻 𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑰𝑹𝑪𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑺 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑪𝑬!

𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒑 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔!

It's the thrill of trying something new, the rush of adrenaline, and the warmth of shared experiences that make life truly unforgettable.

Ddakji may be a game, but it's the connections, laughter, and memories that truly win. It's a reminder that life is full of surprises and joys, and that sometimes, all it takes is a little courage to unlock a world of fun and adventure.

May we continue to find joy in the little things and support each other in our own games of life. Let's keep embracing our inner child, taking risks, and celebrating each other's wins, one Ddakji game at a time!

𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 | Part 2

𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 | Part 1

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝: Arcade of Wonder

The booth has been in full swing these past days!

We’ve seen familiar faces returning with even more energy—some even saying they wouldn’t leave until they had their fill of fun.

Students let go of their worries, embraced their playful side, and rediscovered the joy of childhood. Shouts, laughter, and games filled the air as everyone reconnected with their inner child.

The Guidance and Counseling Office, together with GPCF, is beyond grateful to witness this heartwarming scene. Seeing students laugh, play, and be their authentic selves reminds us why this week matters so much.

𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲, Ka-Peerkadas, due to unforeseen weather conditions, we concluded our event yesterday, December 2, 2025. This marks the end of Mental Health Week Phase 2: Healing Your Inner Child.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: this is not goodbye. May you continue to appreciate your inner child and love who you are now.

Our booth will be back—because healing, joy, and connection never truly end.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮: Healing Your Inner Child Booth

Where every corner of the room filled with laughter, fun, and thrilling activities to spark joy and nurture your inner kid!

It was a fresh start to healing, and we couldn't be prouder of everyone who joined in .

Let's keep the momentum going and prioritize our mental well-being together!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿!

Today is the beginning of making the days count as we enter into the world where we heal, laugh, and make new core memories.

𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗮- 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀!
Join the Mindanao State University-Sulu G R.E.A.T. Peer Circle Facilitators as we celebrate the annual "Mental Health Month" at MSU-Sulu field where we offer lots of exciting experiences in welcoming the last month of this year starting December 1 - 4, 2025.

Come and enjoy with your friends. Bring out the positive you, and most importantly DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR GENUINE SMILE!🫶🏻🥳

𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎!

Tomorrow is the day, mga ka-Peerkadas!

Join us at MSU-Sulu Field as we officially kickstart Mental Health Week Phase 2: Heal Your Inner Child

Experience fun booth activities, games, and creative spaces designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and thrive!

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔, 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆 2: 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅...

Don't miss out on the transformative celebration of healing, growth, and empowerment. See you on Dec 1-4 at MSU-Sulu Field!

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒖𝒑, 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝒌𝒂-𝒑𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒔!

Are you ready to reconnect with your inner child and unlock a more vibrant you?

The 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 together with 𝐆.𝐑.𝐄.𝐀.𝐓 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 invites you to a transformative celebration that's all about healing, growth, and empowerment!

Join us at MSU-Sulu Field as we launch Mental health week phase 2 on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏-𝟒! Let's embark on a journey to nurture our minds, support each other, and rediscover the joy of being our authentic selves.

Mark your calendars and be part of this incredible experience! Open to all MSU-Sulu students, let's prioritize our mental well-being and uplift each other!

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓!

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬

The Guidance and Counseling Office of Mindanao State University-Sulu recently conducted a Mental Health Seminar for MSU-Sulu employees, with the theme "Strengthening Well-Being and Productivity: An SDG-Driven Mental Health Workforce". The event, held on November 26, 2025, aimed to promote mental health awareness, support staff well-being, and foster a healthier academic environment.

The seminar featured two insightful lectures: "Work-Life Balance: Impact One’s Mental Health" by Mrs. Elmelyn H. Askali, and "Resilient, Engaged Workforce" by Dr. Casma S. Mercado. The speakers emphasized the importance of work-life balance, resilience, and stress management, highlighting the need for ongoing mental health initiatives.

The event also included engaging activities, such as a stress-relieving exercise and an open forum, providing participants with the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.

Importantly, the Guidance Counselor announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Mental Health Seminar series, marking a significant step in the university’s continuing efforts to strengthen employee well-being.