MBS Psychological Services

28/10/2025

GRATITUDE & KINDNESS

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." – Aesop

Research shows that regularly practicing gratitude can improve mental health by redirecting focus from negative thoughts to positive experiences.

GRATITUDE CAN SERVE AS A POWERFUL ANTI-DEPRESSANT.

Simple acts of kindness can create a supportive environment. These are some of the helpful approaches:
* Listen actively without judgment.
* Offer your presence rather than trying to fix their feelings.
* Encourage small steps towards activities they enjoy.

These practices can foster connection and help alleviate feelings of isolation or withdrawal.

KINDNESS IS ESSENTIAL WHEN SUPPORTING SOMEONE DEALING WITH DEPRESSION.

Lucia Jemima M. Ata
MBS Psychological Services

30/09/2025

GENOGRAM

A genogram, maps out family structures, relationships, and patterns across generations—not just who is related to whom, but also how we are connected emotionally, socially, and even medically.

A genogram might show the following:
• Family members and generations
• Marriages, divorces, and significant partnerships
• Patterns of health (e.g., heart disease, cancer, mental illness)
• Emotional dynamics (e.g., close bonds, conflicts, estrangements)
• Social patterns (e.g., careers, migration, addictions, spirituality)

Why do we need to know our roots through a Genogram?

1. Self-Understanding – It helps us see how we identity, values, strengths, and struggles, which may be influenced by our family’s history.
2. Breaking Cycles – Many people repeat unconscious family patterns (in relationships, careers, habits). Recognizing them gives us a chance to change.
3. Healing & Reconciliation – Understanding family struggles, trauma, or estrangements can bring compassion, forgiveness, and even restored relationships.
4. Health Awareness – It highlights medical and psychological risks that run in families, helping with prevention and early intervention.
5. Cultural & Spiritual Identity – Knowing our roots strengthens our sense of belonging, pride, and meaning. It situates us within a bigger story..

A genogram is more than a chart. It is a tool for reflection, healing, and growth. It reminds us that we inherit not only blood, but also stories, wounds, and wisdom—and we can choose which ones to carry forward.

Source: internet access, October 1, 2025

26/08/2025

I just found this in my file … it has been 9 years .. it’s refreshing to reminisce this 30 minutes segment.

[Pagdidisiplina sa bata] Ata: Ang mga magulang nire-reinforce nila ang sinasabi nila para maintindihan ng bata.

26/08/2025

Some things we could learn from …

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