Dianne Congreso, RPm, RPsy - Licensed Psychologist

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

In the Spirit of Volunteerism 🤍

Salamat Karajaw!

Sa mga licensed mental health professionals in Surigao City for providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) to survivors of the recent fire incident.

Paulinian Psychology Society student-volunteers for their support and service throughout the PFA efforts. Especially kay Myrtle the PPS President.

Special thanks to Dr. Bauson for providing free medications to survivors experiencing sleep difficulties after the incident.

We also acknowledge the importance of caring for caregivers through a post-PFA processing session for volunteers, offering space for reflection and emotional decompression

Gratitude to the owners of Goodtimes Restaurant for providing a welcoming space sa processing.

Thank you to everyone who became part of this collective effort.

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

📣 CALLING ALL PSYCHOMETRICIANS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS IN SURIGAO!

We are inviting volunteer Psychometricians and Psychologists to join us in providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) to families and individuals affected by the recent fire.

🗓️ Date: August 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Evacuation area / designated shelter for fire-affected families

Let us come together as a mental health community to listen, support, and help survivors navigate the aftermath of the disaster. 🤝💙

We hope you can join us.

09/08/2026

Para sa tanan Psych na nag-review para sa board exam this month 🧠📚

Padajon, future RPsy and RPm!

05/08/2026

Thank you PAP Clinical Psychology Division for the learning sessions.✨🫶🏼

31/07/2026

One deep breath ⏸️

28/07/2026

Deep breathing is more than a relaxation technique…it’s evidence-based.

Research shows that slow, diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress and anxiety, activate the body’s relaxation response, improve emotional regulation, and enhance overall well-being.

References:
1. Hopper, S. I., Murray, S. L., Ferrara, L. R., & Singleton, J. K. (2019). Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing for reducing physiological and psychological stress in adults: A quantitative systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(9), 1855–1876. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003848

2. Zaccaro, A., Piarulli, A., Laurino, M., Garbella, E., Menicucci, D., Neri, B., & Gemignani, A. (2018). How breath-control can change your life: A systematic review on psycho-physiological correlates of slow breathing. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 12, Article 353. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00353

27/07/2026

Research in psychology suggests that employees who regulate their emotions are more likely to make thoughtful decisions, communicate with clarity, navigate conflict constructively, and build trusting relationships within their teams. Conversely, impulsive or emotionally reactive leadership can increase stress, reduce trust, and discourage open communication.

James Gross’ Process Model of Emotion Regulation emphasizes that the ability to recognize and manage emotions influences how we think, behave, and relate to others.

In organizational settings, Amy Edmondson’s work on psychological safety demonstrates that people perform better when they feel safe to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment.

Emotional intelligence research by Daniel Goleman likewise identifies self-regulation as a key competency of effective leadership.

Emotion regulation does not mean suppressing emotions or pretending everything is fine.

It means pausing before reacting, responding with intention, and considering how our emotions influence those around us.

Our emotional responses do more than reflect who we are—they shape the culture we create.

Calm is contagious. So are respect, empathy, and trust.

References:
Gross (1998, 2015) – Emotion Regulation; Goleman (1995, 1998) – Emotional Intelligence; Edmondson (1999, 2019) – Psychological Safety.