Letran Bataan - Guidance, Counseling, Testing and Placement Department

19/11/2025

11/11/2025

Every Letranite deserves a community where respect, kindness, and safety thrive. A place that protects not just our bodies, but our mental and emotional well-being.

Creating a safe space starts with knowing when and how to reach out. Here are 4 Steps to Ask for Help in a Safe Space:

1. Trust your feelings.
If something makes you uncomfortable, whether it’s a comment, message, or behavior. It’s okay to speak up.

2. Reach out to someone you trust.
Go to your guidance counselor, teacher, class adviser, or school staff who can listen and help you.

3. Tell your story.
Explain what happened and how it made you feel. Remember, you are not overreacting. Your feelings are valid.

4. Get support and stay safe.
Let your school’s Safe Spaces team or guidance office assist you. You deserve to feel safe, respected, and heard.

Let’s work together in building a campus where every Letranite feels secure, valued, and mentally well.

Because a safe space is a healthy space.

30/10/2025

The Letran Bataan Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement Department continues its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and emotional well-being among its students, faculty, and staff through a series of insightful talks and seminars held throughout the Mental Health Week Celebration 2025.

Through these meaningful initiatives, Letran Bataan upholds its mission to nurture the holistic well-being of its community, empowering every Letranite to care, connect, and cultivate resilience in both mind and heart.

29/10/2025

The Mental Health Club: Hope in Every Conversation

In line with the celebration of Su***de Prevention Month, the Guidance, Counseling, Testing and Placement Department (GCTAP), in collaboration with the Society of Psychology Students (SPS), organized a meaningful talk entitled “The Mental Health Club: Hope in Every Conversation” earlier this afternoon, October 29, 2025. The event was attended by the College Faculty and Psychology Students, with Dr. Johanna Lindsay Capili serving as the guest speaker.

Dr. Capili shed light on the importance of understanding su***de not as a choice, but as a cry for help that deserves empathy, awareness, and connection. She emphasized that every conversation, no matter how small, can spark hope, save lives, and make a difference.

The talk encouraged everyone to listen without judgment, to speak with compassion, and to become an anchor of support for those who may be silently struggling. It was a heartfelt reminder that we all have the power to be a lifeline to remind someone that they are seen, valued, and never alone.

Let this event be more than just a talk. Let it be a call to action to create safe spaces, nurture openness, and build a community of hope. Because even in silence, there is always someone who cares. And in every conversation, there is always room for healing.

25/10/2025

Mental Health Week and Well-Being Celebration 2025

As we close this year’s Mental Health Week and Well-Being Celebration, the Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement Department (GCTAP) extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who took part in this meaningful week of learning, movement, and connection.

Through every talk, dance, and shared moment, we were reminded that mental health and well-being are essential parts of every Letranite’s journey.

Here’s a look back at our week of wellness:
• Let’s Talk: Academic Stress and Future Readiness — with Mr. Finley Armand Lalic, RPm (Grade 11)
• Let’s Talk: Building Readiness for College and Beyond — with Mr. Finley Armand Lalic, RPm (Grade 12)
• Dancing My Emotions — Zumba Activity (Grades 1–3)
• Buddies for Life: Building Trust and Teamwork (Grades 4–6)
• Skills for Growth: Stress, Changes, and Coping — with Mr. Miguel Benedict W. Garcia, RPm, CHRA (Grades 7–8)
• Path to Wellness: Decisions that Shape Your Future — with Mr. Miguel Benedict W. Garcia, RPm, CHRA (Grades 9–10)

This week has been a celebration of growth, balance, and the courage to care for one’s mental well-being.

Together, let us continue building a community that values mental health, resilience, and holistic growth.

Because here in Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan, well-being is at the heart of excellence.

17/10/2025

In celebration of Mental Health Week 2025, the Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement (GCTAP) Department of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan warmly invites every Letranite to take part in a meaningful week dedicated to awareness, compassion, and connection.

From October 20 to 24, we will journey together through a series of seminars, workshops, and wellness activities crafted to encourage self-reflection, strengthen emotional resilience, and promote a culture of empathy within our community.

This year’s celebration is more than just a lineup of events. It’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that our mental health matters just as much as our goals and achievements. Whether you’re seeking to understand, to heal, or to support others, this is your space to learn, grow, and belong.

Let us continue to care for ourselves, connect with others, and cultivate compassion in all that we do. Together, let’s make Letran Bataan a safe and nurturing home for every heart and mind.

10/10/2025

In unity and prayer, the Letran Bataan community gathered for a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Stephen Mari La Ja, O.P., in commemoration of World Mental Health Day.

During the mass, the Candle Lighting Ceremony, led by the Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement (GCTAP) Department in collaboration with the Society of Psychology Students (SPS), illuminated the night with hope and compassion.

Together, we lifted our prayers for those who continue to struggle in silence, for the souls who have lost their battle with mental health, and for the mental health professionals and advocates who dedicate their hearts to the healing of others.

May these lights remind us that no one is ever alone, that in every flicker shines our faith, empathy, and unwavering support for one another. 💙

10/10/2025

In celebration of World Mental Health Day, Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan proudly participated in the Light Up Blue Initiative of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA).

This meaningful event was spearheaded by the Guidance, Counseling, Testing, and Placement Department (GCTAP) in collaboration with the Society of Psychology Students (SPS), symbolizing our community’s shared commitment to promote understanding, compassion, and hope for all.

As the campus glows in blue, we are reminded that mental health matters, that every light we shine represents a heart that listens, a hand that helps, and a community that cares. Together, we stand in solidarity to break the stigma and build a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 💙

10/10/2025

Sa pagdiriwang ng World Mental Health Day, ating alalahanin na ang bawat isa sa atin, mga mag-aaral, g**o, kawani, at buong komunidad ng Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan ay may mahalagang papel sa pagtaguyod ng kalusugang pangkaisipan. Sa gitna ng mga hamong dala ng araw-araw, huwag nating kalimutan na maglaan ng oras para sa ating mga sarili at dumamay sa isa't isa.

Malugod na inaanyayahan din ng aming departamento ang inyong pagdalo sa gaganaping Candle Lighting Ceremony pagkatapos ng Evening Mass bilang simbolo ng pag-asa at pagkakaisa sa pagtaguyod ng mental health sa ating bansa.

Isa lamang ito sa mga hakbangin at pagpapaalala na hindi ka nag-iisa, Letranista.