MLAC Institute for Psychosocial Services, Inc.

03/06/2026

🍃 Together with our friends at Mindanao Climate Justice we are inviting you to commemorate with us and act .

Join us in an international online forum, co-organized by MCJ and the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR), University of York, entitled “Panalipod: Climate Justice, Collective Protection, and the Defence of Communities in Mindanao” on:
📅 5 June 2026
📍 Via Zoom
⏰ 9:00 AM BST (UK) | 4:00 PM Philippine Time

MLAC ED Hannah Morillo will be part of a panel of reactors as MCJ discusses Panalipod as a response to the lived realities in Mindanaoan communities, such as widespread displacement of indigenous communities, ecological vulnerability, and attacks on environmental and land defenders. We will be exploring how these crises have undeniably put the psychosocial needs of local communities under severe threat.

As a partner through the years, we are proud to support MCJ, and with them, continue to offer spaces for solidarity and collective care, anchored in a grassroots framework on sustainability and community well-being.

See you on Friday!

👉🏾 To register, click here: https://forms.gle/Hg2ionvKszuHygHS9

01/06/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars! We are thrilled to announce that on MLAC Institute’s ED Hannah Morillo will be speaking at a ‘reverse webinar’ for changemakers together with Collince Dundo of the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP), hosted by Catalyst Now and the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs, on how to transform our ideas into concrete steps. ❇️

The 2-day webinar will take place at 8:00 PM GMT+8 this coming June 2nd (Tuesday) and 3rd (Wednesday).

Ms Hannah will be sharing her experience leading MLAC Institute, the process of succession, and the gift of receiving mentorship. Learn how responsive leadership can bring impactful ideas from within the organization out to our communities. 🤲🏾

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Read more here: https://www.elderscouncil.net/services/
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To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IkxWG6miTuWxGIMkXRfZrg #/registration

30/05/2026

📵 Looking for creative offline activities for your child? Join us for a SCREENLESS SATURDAY on June 13, 2026 at 📍 Magna Anima Teachers College, Sta. Rosa, Laguna! 🌈✨

Our very own Ms Tess Aguilar, a licensed clinical psychologist, school psychologist, and practicing play therapist, will be leading a talk for both parents/guardians and children (ages 10-16) about how the arts can help you express yourself, empower yourself, take care of your mental health, and reconnect with each other. 🦋

In a world filled with constant scrolling, notifications, and busy schedules, it might not be as easy for children and parents to carve out the time to slow down and simply create together. SCREENLESS SATURDAY aims to encourage families to rediscover connection, curiosity, and meaningful self-expression beyond the screen. 🫧

After the talk, your child will have time to explore different expressive arts activities facilitated by Drs Chris and Olive Carandang and clinical interns from the MLAC Team. 🎨

This is a safe and welcoming space to explore emotions, creativity, and connection while spending intentional quality time together. Whether your child already loves the arts or is simply curious to try something new, everyone is welcome! 💚

(Illustration and co-written by: Makasha Madamba)

29/05/2026

In our work throughout the last few years, we have seen how screen use and social media have continued to evolve and affect the holistic growth of our children.

📺 On Season 2 Episode 7 of , National Social Scientist Dr. Honey Carandang joined an important dialogue on digital literacy and responsibility, social media regulation, and what parents and caregivers can do to safeguard our children and their well-being.

🌳 At MLAC Institute, Dr. Honey has taught us how Mindfulness practice can help us nurture our self-awareness. Parents leading by example and teaching children effective self-regulation practices, together with effective communication, could equip the next generation of young Filipinos as they face the complexities of a technology-driven era.

💬 How’s your experience parenting in the age of algorithms and short-form content? How do you regulate screen use at home? Our comments section is always open to sharing ideas and helpful tips!

👀 Lastly, our team is cooking up an in-person event which aims to boost off-screen time with your children. Stay tuned for announcements!

In the meantime, you can watch the episode through this link:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/DrHoneyonTechBytes

25/05/2026

Ask Tita Honey | Episode 22, Part 2

The final stage of trauma recovery is:

Reconnection.

Trauma disconnects us
from other people, from the world, and even from ourselves.

So part of healing is learning to reconnect.

Reconnection with others means slowly building safe and supportive relationships with people who help us feel seen, understood, and less alone.

But recovery also involves reconnection with the self.

As discussed in Presence, trauma can deeply shape the way we see ourselves and the world.

After painful experiences, people may begin to develop beliefs such as:

“I am unsafe.”
“People will always hurt me.”
“I am powerless.”
“Everything bad will happen again.”

Trauma can narrow our perspective and trap us in fear, shame, or victimization.

Healing involves re-examining these beliefs and slowly accessing a more grounded, empowered view of the self.

A self that is not defined only by what happened.

But how do we begin changing these deeply rooted beliefs?

Let’s talk about that in the next reel. 🌿

25/05/2026

Thank you to everyone for tuning in to our FB live event entitled, What is Happening to Our Leaders? A Conversation about the Impact of the Political Climate on our Mental Health.

You can click below for the Youtube version. Kindly share with those who don't have FB. Thanks!

A Conversation with Dr. Honey Carandang and Dr. Chris Carandang about the Impact of the Political Climate on our Mental Health.

25/05/2026

Good morning everyone! Thank you very much for tuning in - we are currently experiencing an unexpected technical glitch. We are sorting it out already, and hope to see you all very soon! ✨

25/05/2026

What is Happening to our Leaders? A Conversation with Dr. Honey Carandang and Dr. Chris Carandang about the Impact of the Political Climate on our Mental Health.

23/05/2026

📣 Event collab!

MLAC Institute for Psychosocial Services, Inc. is looking forward to collaborating with our friends NGFMindStrong for a dynamic morning filled with music-making, learning, and community! 🥁🎶💃🫶

Dr Honey Carandang joins Ms Jeannie Goulbourn, Ms Solinda Bautista, and many other friends from the Natasha Goubourn Foundation on 30 May 2026 (Saturday) from 8:30am to 12nn at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Social Hall, Forbes Park, Makati.

Listen to Dr Honey talk about strengthening intergenerational connections across families and in meaningful relationships. Would be a great idea to bring your children for a wonderful screen-free bonding activity! 😀

Register through tinyurl.com/CommunityDrummingwithSolNGF2 or scan the QR code on the poster. Proceeds of this fundraising go to Hopeline PH for su***de prevention. 💚

See you there 👋🏽

21/05/2026

We celebrate our renewed partnership with Angat Buhay to bring accessible mental healthcare and support to more Filipinos, esp. those in most need. 🇵🇭🙏🏽