A-max Psychological Services "Psychologists in Cavite"

18/10/2025

Did you know that there is a recipe for a healthy and successful relationship?
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According to John Bowlby, a renowned psychologist and pioneer of attachment theory, trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration form the foundation of healthy and secure relationships. Together, they build emotional safety, stability, and connection—essential ingredients for love that lasts.
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Trust is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. Trust allows partners to feel secure and confident in each other’s intentions. It creates a safe emotional space where vulnerability and openness can thrive.
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Honesty is the secret ingredient to a lasting connection. Perhaps this is one of the most challenging concepts to embrace. We, as individuals, often feel uncomfortable showing vulnerability to others, even our partners, because we want to avoid being viewed as weak. But being truthful fosters transparency and emotional intimacy. It prevents misunderstandings and helps both partners grow together authentically.
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Mutual respect is the perfect blend of love and individuality. This is perhaps one of the most important foundations of a relationship, as when you provide value to each other's boundaries and opinions, it becomes a gateway to ensuring equality and preventing power struggles in relationships. It also ensures that boundaries are valued and not crossed.
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Communication is perhaps one of the most overlooked recipes in a relationship. Having open, empathetic communication helps partners express feelings, resolve conflicts, and understand each other better—strengthening emotional bonds. When a couple communicates and both remain open and empathetic, seeing and understanding each other's feelings and views becomes easier.
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Effort and collaboration is the other most overlooked recipe in a healthy relationship. People forget that effort is a continuous thing in a relationship; it shows that both parties still care for each other, and collaboration ensures the partnership between the couple—ensuring that you two are in the relationship together.
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A healthy relationship isn’t about perfection—it’s about mixing the right ingredients with care, patience, and love. When trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration come together, they create a recipe that’s comforting, fulfilling, and built to last.
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Healthy relationships take time, practice, and the right mix of ingredients. And sometimes an outsider's perspective, from someone who can remain unbiased while having the right evidence-based tools, can help your relationship bloom. If you're interested in a couple's counseling, reach out to us via our email or page.
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17/10/2025

💜💛 Today, we stand in support of individuals with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). 💛💜
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DLD is a hidden condition that affects how a person understands and uses language — yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. Imagine having so much to say, but struggling to find the words. 🗣
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This , let’s raise our voices for those who need help being heard.
Let’s listen with patience, speak with kindness, and create a world where every voice — no matter how it sounds — is valued and understood.
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Together, we can make the invisible visible. 💜💛
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16/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
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It affects millions of people around the world, with 2.2 million women being diagnosed in 2022 alone. It's the most common type of cancer in women, with 157 out of 185 countries leading it. This is 1 in 12 women in countries with very high HDI and 1 in 71 women who lose their lives and 1 in 27 women in countries with low HDI, of whom 1 in 48 women die. (WHO, 2025)
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Women are the strongest breast cancer risk factor, with 99% of cases occurring in women and 0.5% to 1% occurring in men. Physical symptoms can include:
⚪ a thickening or lump in the breast that is frequently painless,
⚪ a change in the breast's size, shape, or look,
⚪ dimpling, redness, pitting, or other skin abnormalities,
⚪ changes in the appearance of the ni**le or the ar**la, the skin around the ni**le, and/or
⚪ abnormal or bloody ni**le fluid.
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Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-altering moment for those who experienced it. Women diagnosed with breast cancer often experience mental health symptoms, typically a sense of isolation, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, don't hesitate to seek support. Most times the burden of being diagnosed can lessen the load when you have others to carry it with you. Moreover, please remember that it’s not your fault; cancer is never a choice for anyone. You did nothing to deserve it. You’re facing a lot from just one news and remember to give yourself some grace and allow space to heal, emotionally and physically.
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Let us educate ourselves, raise awareness about breast cancer and how it affects women's mental health, and provide support to the people who experience it.
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14/10/2025

The recent earthquakes that struck Cebu, Baguio, and Davao Oriental remind us that disasters affect not only our surroundings but also our mental well-being. It’s normal to feel anxious, fearful, or unsettled after such events.
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The shaking may have stopped, but the aftershocks within can linger. Your emotions are valid — whether that'd be from direct contact with the earthquake or watching the distressing news, it’s okay to feel scared and uneasy after everything.
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We provided you with some reminders that can help if an earthquake occurs in your area. Moreover, take a moment to breathe, ground, and reconnect with yourself. We included simple mindfulness techniques like deep breathing and grounding exercises can help calm your body and mind.
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Let’s take care of our minds as we rebuild our homes and communities.
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Reach out for support, stay connected, and remember — healing doesn’t happen overnight, but it begins when we talk about it. Stay safe and always remember that you matter.
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11/10/2025

Last October 10, 2025, our interns officially concluded their internship journey with A-Max Psychological Services, wrapping it up with their case presentations and a showcase of their hard work, insights, and dedication throughout their internship journey.
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A special thanks to Ms. Marechris Dellosa, LPU's Program Coordinator for Psychology, for her guidance, support, and dedication in helping our interns navigate this journey with purpose and confidence.
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For our interns, we couldn’t be prouder of how far you’ve come and how much you’ve grown professionally and personally. Your commitment to learning, compassion for others, and courage to take on challenges truly embody the heart of psychology. 💙
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As you move forward to the next chapter of your careers, know that we will always be cheering you on. Your future is bright — and it’s only the beginning!✨
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10/10/2025

08/10/2025

In partnership with the Municipal Government of Indang, we are grateful to have contributed to the celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary through a Seminar-Training on Health and Wellness: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and DIY Coping Activities that was conducted last September 30, 2025.
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This collaborative initiative underscores the importance of promoting mental health and emotional well-being in public service. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a resilient, compassionate, and mentally healthy workforce dedicated to serving the Filipino citizens.
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We extend our deepest appreciation to the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Virgilio F. Fidel, and the dedicated team from the Office of the Municipal Human Resource Management Officer, headed by Ms. Leilani R. Vicedo, for leading this fruitful seminar.
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Together, we continue to uphold the values of collaboration, compassion, and resilience, working hand in hand to build a mentally healthy, empowered, and service-oriented community.
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03/10/2025

On September 5 and 12, 2025, Höegh LNG Services ROHQ and A-Max Psychological Services collaborated and successfully conducted a two-part online seminar series aimed at supporting employees’ mental health and overall well-being.
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📌 Part 1: Health and Wellness | Stress Management
Held online on September 5, 2025, this session highlighted strategies for maintaining balance, improving self-care, and strengthening workplace resilience.
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📌 Part 2: Handling Stress and Anger: Seminar & Workshop
Held online on September 12, 2025, this session provided practical approaches to managing stress and anger through guided workshops and applied exercises.
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Participants in both sessions gained valuable tools and resources to enhance their mental health and well-being, ultimately contributing to a more positive and productive work environment. The collaboration between A-Max Psychological Services and the employees of Höegh LNG Services ROHQ resulted in increased awareness and skills in managing stress, promoting a healthier workplace culture.
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03/10/2025

✨Hats off to the 12,416 newly licensed Psychometricians in the Philippines!✨
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This achievement is no small feat — you’ve pushed through sleepless nights, rigorous reviews, and moments of doubt to get here. Today, your commitment to the field of psychology is officially recognized. You’ve earned your place, and the profession is stronger because of you.
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As you step into this next chapter, may you bring empathy, integrity, and curiosity into every assessment and conversation. The work ahead is meaningful — and you’re more than ready for it.
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For those still on the journey: stay the course. Every effort matters. Trust your pace, honor your growth, and know that success is never out of reach. We’re with you all the way.
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26/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 469 Newly Licensed Psychologists in the Philippines! 🎉
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You’ve reached a major milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off — now, onto the next chapter of your journey!
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To those still working toward their license: keep going. Your efforts will bear fruit in time. Don’t give up — we’re always rooting for you! 💪💙
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Here’s to making a lasting impact, one mind at a time. The world needs more hearts like yours. 💛🧠

23/09/2025

GOOD LUCK TO OUR FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS & PSYCHOMETRICIANS FOR THE LICENSURE EXAMINIATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 24 AND 25!
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This is your moment — the culmination of years of studying, late nights, sacrifices, and dedication.
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You’ve already done the hard part. You showed up. You kept going when it was tough. You believed in your calling to help, heal, and understand others. Now it’s time to believe in yourself.
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Trust your knowledge, trust your heart, and trust your purpose. You are more prepared than you think, and no exam can measure the full depth of your passion and potential.
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Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part and we cannot wait to see you make your dreams come true!
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Sending all our best wishes, strength, and calm your way. The profession is waiting for you!
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20/09/2025

Corruption Is Not Just a Political Issue—It's a Mental Health Crisis.
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Every stolen peso has a price. Not just in lost infrastructure or public services, but in the quiet suffering of millions who bear its emotional and psychological weight. It doesn’t just drain national budgets—it drains people’s hope.
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Corruption affects our Mental Health significantly, specifically it makes us experience:
1. Daily stress and anxiety. Broken systems force people to navigate constant uncertainty, leading to chronic stress, frustration, and burnout.
2. Hopelessness and depression. When opportunities vanish and basic rights are denied, people lose confidence in their future—and in themselves.
3. The poverty-mental health cycle. Corruption perpetuates poverty, and poverty deeply worsens mental health which creates a loop that is hard to escape.
4. Broken trust and isolation. When fairness disappears, trust in institutions and one another erodes, communities fragment, and collective resilience weakens.
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Ultimately, systemic neglect perpetuates a cycle of poverty and despair, which worsens the mental health crisis in society. This perpetuation of inequality and injustice further establishes the barriers to seeking help and support for those who need it most.
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At A-Max Psychological Services, we recognize that fighting corruption is not only a political and economic imperative—it's a mental health emergency. We stand with the Filipino people and call for mindful, compassionate, and accountable governance.
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By addressing the root causes of corruption and inequality, we can create a society where individuals feel empowered to seek help and support without fear of judgment or exploitation.
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Together, we can break the cycle of corruption and despair and foster a community built on trust, fairness, and transparency, with leaders who serve the betterment of the country and our people.
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References:
Tuason, M. T. G. (2008). Those who were born poor: A qualitative study of Philippine poverty. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(2), 158–171. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0167.55.2.158
van Deurzen I. (2017). And justice for all: Examining corruption as a contextual source of mental illness. Social science & medicine (1982), 173, 26–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.11.033
Sharma, S., Singhal, S. & Tarp, F. (2021). Corruption and mental health: Evidence from Vietnam. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2021.02.008
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