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News from page 1... Dr Luna is the third university president Dr. Luna’s message was of hope and excellence. She shared her future plans for the university under her leadership In her speech she outlined her plans for the university. She aims to make the university one of the top HEIs in the country.
TUA Peers, USC conduct Psychological First Aid webinar BY : Mikaela Rapadas
“We will forge stronger industry partnerships alongside customized curricular programs,” she said. She aims to increase access to quality education of Trinity University of Asia by embracing HyFlex and distance learning programs. “We must make an effort to be a steady influence upon our students. Beyond the parameters of excellence we shall focus on resilience and character formation,” Dr. Luna added. She is the first TUA alumni to be the University President, wherein she obtained her BS Nursing and Master of Arts in Nursing degrees at Trinity University of Asia. The event was also live streamed on TUA events website, Facebook and Youtube.
USC kickstarts podcast on love By: Alexsandra Juarez
As part of the love month celebration, the University Student Council (USC) aired its first podcast episode last February 18, 2022 with the theme “Feb-Ibig: Love In All Forms” and with special guest Dr. Maria Gia B. Sison. Dr. Sison, a breast cancer survivor for years now, who is also the Philippine Leader for Livestrong Foundation, National Adviser of the Youth for Mental Health Coalition, and Head of Makati Medical Center’s Women Wellness Center, talked about the five languages of love. These languages were developed by Gary Chapman like the words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts.
Among the highlights in the podcast was when she answered questions from the Trinitians community regarding the five love languages, as she also reminded how essential it is to apply proper communication. Trinitian’s love letter entries were also read and shared. Four lucky callers got the chance to ask their questions to Dr. Gia. She urged the listeners to be open, learn to value their worth, and not to blame themselves in any case of failed relationships. The podcast was streamed via Zoom and TUA-USC Facebook page as it commenced the KwenTUAhan: The USC Podcast and hosted by Cyra Ocanada and Leul Gabriel Enchalar from the Communications and Public Relations Committee.
Trinitians enjoyed breakout rooms in order to share insights and deepen their self-understanding to build stronger connections in the First Aid Webinar. Photo Via : Trinity University of Asia
Anyone, not just professionals, can help promote healthy coping and provide a feeling of safety, calmness, and hope through paying attention to reactions, active listening, and practical assistance. This was the message of Mr. Francis Ray Subong, VicePresident for Internal Affairs of the Philippine Guidance and Counselling Association, to the attendees of PROJECT HOPE: Mental Health Matters: The Psychological First Aid Webinar, last January 26, 2022, coorganized by TUA Peers and the University Student Council (USC). “Peer support is very important in our lives, especially during this pandemic. PFA, in one way or another, will help not only ourselves but basically others,” said Mr. Subong. He then shared a personal story of him being a counselor and how it helped him to apply the mental health continuum in determining self-care, social support, and professional care. Mr. Subong also tackled how human emotions play a crucial role in actions and how hood fluctuations or a shift in mood affect the pattern of movement on a daily basis.
Dr Gia Sison shares advice on self-love and on relationships. She suggested that people take a look at their past relationships and learn to forgive themselves. Photo Via : Trinity University of Asia - USC
“No man is an island. We need someone who can be there,
who can listen to us without any judgment,” he added. Mr. Subong also gave situations when to refer a client, including the person not eating, exhibiting a destructive manner, lack of sleep for the past week, threatening or harming himself or others. He suggested asking for help from parents, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, friends, peers, local PNP, and barangay officials. He also gave self-care tips such as talking with friends and loved ones, minimizing the intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or non-prescription drugs, reminding one’s self that he/she is not responsible for solving other people’s problems, taking short breaks to eat, rest, and relax, studying or working at reasonable hours to prevent exhaustion, and reflecting on what part of the past made somebody keep going and what they can do to remain strong in difficult times. The webinar also held an open forum for sharing of insights. A breakout session also took place for discussion of experiences and learnings. Dr. Alfiee BrelandNoble, Scientist Founder of the AAKOMA Project, Inc., and Senator Risa Hontiveros, author and principal sponsor of the Mental Health Law, concluded the event by delivering their inspirational messages.
