We will be holding our 11th National Convention on Sept. 10-11, 2015. Welcome and join us! God bless and take care
Friday, September 04, 2015
IPCAP 11th National Convention Sept. 10-11, 2015 at the FEUTECH, Manila
We will be holding our 11th National Convention on Sept. 10-11, 2015. Welcome and join us! God bless and take care
Thursday, January 31, 2013
CALLING ON COUNSELORS in the PROVINCE
I have not been writing anything here for a long time, and for those who've been following this bog, my apologies. My present mission work has been quite heavy, but thanks be to God for this opportunity which should facilitate the process. A letter has been emailed requesting for clinical counselors in the provinces (meaning outside Metro Manila) if only to assist its client company. The provinces need psychological expertise apparently abundant here in Metro Manila. I believe we have people out there who can also do what we do here in Manila. In fact, in my vacation last Christmas, I had to attend to a client whom I could only see during vacation. Otherwise, it appears there wasn't a person they knew there who could do what I could do.
I hope you may refer to this person directly, and if it's alright, do let me know so we can construct that list here as well. That's possible to do with the COMMENTS facility of this blog. Or better yet, if you don't want immediate publication, just PM me in my FB Bernie Gu. God bless and take care
Here is the email:
Hello,
I saw your blogsites and was wondering if you could help me.
I am looking for clinical counselors in various provinces, to form a network of on-call counselors for a client company. I hope you can help me get in touch with any people you know in the ff places:
-Bacoor Cavite
- San Fernando Pampanga
- Lipa Batangas
- Sta Rosa Laguna
- Dumaguete
- Cebu
- Bacolod
- Iloilo
I prefer counselors who practice CBT or brief therapy, and who have their own clinics or offices. But I am willing to consider others if there are not too many candidates :)
Thank you and God bless!
Jean Lim
POWERVISION COUNSELING SERVICES
Tel. 584-1856; (0915) 3252575
email: jean@pv-counseling.com
Here is my response to the writer:
Jean,
Peace!
I hope this will help you in your goal for the good of those served by the Counselors. God bless and take care
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Abstracts of the Plenary Presentations @ IPCAP 5th National Convention
Plenary # 1, Topic 1: “The Status and Prospects of Mediation Work in the Philippines”
Speaker: Susanna Velasco, PhD, RGC and Fr. Bernard Collera, SVD, RGC
Abstract: It is a common knowledge that the civil courts in the Philippines are clogged with cases which need judgments and resolutions. With the enactment of a law requiring “mediation before litigation,” many of these cases have been submitted to mediation that has resolved thousands of cases thereby reducing the difficulties of those involved in the cases. This study dares to explore on the current status of the practice, as well as show that Guidance Counselors are in a very good position to act as Mediators since they have a training and practice that may best facilitate mediation among those involved in certain cases.
Plenary # 1, Topic 2: “The Practice of Family Mediation”
Speaker: Cris Sapnit and Dr. Ernesto Chio
Abstract: The presentors are practitioners in the field of family mediation. A brief description of the history of Family Mediation in the US, Europe and Asia and the Philippines shall show the development of the practice. They shall likewise show the difference(s) of Counseling from Mediation The sociological and psychological factors involved in separation/divorce processes, parenting and the consequences for and adjustment of children of separation/divorce shall then be presented. The processes, principles, techniques, and significance of family mediation and how they apply to its proper praxis and effectivity shall be discussed.
Plenary # 1, Topic 3: “Towards the Development of the Spiritual Intelligence Inventory – 45 (SIII-45)”
Speaker: Sally I. Maximo, RGC
Abstract: The Spiritual Intelligence Indicators Inventory –45 (SIII-45) was developed as an incidental output of the author’s interest and studies on Spiritual Intelligence. The paper describes the nine factors measured by the tool as a result of Factor Analysis confirming the construct validity of the tool. Its reliability measure is very high at 0.95 (Alpha Coefficient). Reliability for each of the nine factors is also acceptable ranging from Alpha Coefficients 0.61 to 0.88. Concurrent studies reveal significant positive relationship with Stress Management and Religious Commitment. Despite limitations in sampling, the assessment capacity of the tool is hopeful and it may be useful in other research undertakings. Further studies on the said inventory are likewise highly recommended.
Plenary # 2, Topic 1: “Effects of Encouraging Songs on Selected Grade Three Students with Average to Elevated Levels of Anxiety”
Speaker: Marie Gethsemanie P. Hilario, MA Ed
Abstract: This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of encouraging songs on grade three students with average to elevated anxiety levels. Alfred Adler attributed the cause of anxiety to feelings of insecurity (Macauley, 2003). A pattern of chronic worry is set up when they feel unsafe and are awash in self-doubts. Feelings of rejection may come in greater force because they are sensitized for signs of rejection. Insecurity breeds anxiety (Parrott, 2003). Music has been shown as producing a positive effect on healing and promoting change in physiological as well as emotional well-being, a possible method of intervention in addressing the anxiety levels of the children, particularly the use of songs with encouraging lyrics. As observed in the classroom, children tend to be naturally drawn to music especially upbeat ones that readily catch their attention. The use of encouraging songs may be among the repertoire of interventions that could be used to address the multitude of challenges present in the schools. The brevity, creativity and structure of using encouraging songs in several sessions for intervention may enable the counselors to help and reach out to a number of students enabling them to express their emotions in more acceptable manner, respond positively to life’s challenges, function at their best and enjoy life to the fullest. Given the findings and conclusions of the study, it is recommended that the guidance office integrate the use of encouraging songs in its programs to help reduce anxiety levels of students. Similarly, results suggest that possibly longer exposure (8 to 10) sessions more to encouraging songs would be more substantial in effect. Finally, the researcher recommends further research in the effectiveness of the use of encouraging songs among different Filipino students from different socio-economic (SES) backgrounds.
Plenary # 2, Topic 2: “Composites of Emotional Intelligence Among Gifted and Talented Filipino Children”
Speaker: Jemerson N. Dominguez, MA
Abstract: The study identified the composites of emotional intelligence (EI) among forty-five gifted and talented Filipino freshman students. The researcher utilized the triangulation of data among the three disparate groups using the Emotional Intelligence Scale for the students, and parallel instruments for the teachers and parents/guardians. Overall, the students manifest a moderate level emotional intelligence. The findings have important implications to instruction, guidance and counseling, ecological concerns and values formation.
Learning is an emotional as well as a cognitive process. Knowing the students’ emotional intelligence will be useful in the selection of the curricular content, the instructional strategies and materials. In guidance and counseling, the use of data on students’ emotional intelligence cannot be overemphasized. Meanwhile, the school’s program on ecological concerns to help the students acquire needed competencies for growth and change, social competence, and leadership abilities can definitely make use of information on the students’ emotional intelligence. Obviously, the development of emotional literacy among the students as part of values formation leans heavily on emotional intelligence.
Plenary # 3, Topic 1: “Emotional-Social intelligence, Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students”
Speaker: Remedios Moog
Abstract: Academic Institutions have become more aware of the challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. They experience varied needs and challenges that may have an impact on their emotional stability, social functioning, as well in the performance of tasks and life satisfaction. The researchers of this study acknowledge the significance of providing holistic assistance to all students regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBT students deserve to be given equal opportunities and rights in the academic institutions. This paper thus intends to determine the level of emotional-social intelligence, self-efficacy (general self-efficacy and social self-efficacy) and life satisfaction of LGBT students, to find out the relationships among the said variables and to investigate the effects of support intervention program.
Plenary # 3, Topic 2: “Difficulties Experienced by Counselors in a State of Mid-Life Crisis: A Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program”
Speaker: Joy Alvi Aranas, PhD, RGC
Abstract: This research study used the descriptive case analysis to provide an overview on the difficulties experienced by counselors in a state of midlife crisis. Further, a proposed intervention program was developed based on the findings of this study with the hope that it would optimize individual potentials. The conceptual framework covered the individual profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, civil status, and years of service as counselors as part of the input. The process involves the difficulties experienced on the following aspects: emotional aspect, interest aspect, mental aspect, physical aspect and social aspect. The output will provide insight to formulate an enhancement program for counselors experiencing middle life crisis. The respondents of this study were guidance counselors in middle adulthood whose age ranges from 35 years to 60 years and working in Cavite and Manila areas in the Philippines.
Plenary # 3, Topic 3: “Emotional Labor and Workplace Well-being Among Service
Industry Employees ”
Speaker: Paul Hilario, PhD
Abstract: The tertiary sector of the economy or the service industry is the largest sector in the world. The service sector contributes more than half of overall Philippine economic output. The industry has been both praised and criticized for its emergence as a job option for Filipinos. One issue that arises is the potential effects of emotional labor on workplace well-being and ultimately their tenure. The study targeted 1000 employed respondents from different service industries. Two instruments, the 18-item Emotional Labor Scale (Chu, 2002) and the 31– item Workplace Well-being Questionnaire (Parker and Hyett, 2011) were used for the study. Tenure was measured in terms of the total number of years reported by the respondents. The results indicate a strong negative correlation between emotional labor rendered by call center agents and their subsequent workplace well-being r(641) =-.778, p<.01 and tenure r(641) =-.436, p<.01. The implications of the findings in relation to organization-based intervention were discussed.
Speaker: Susanna Velasco, PhD, RGC and Fr. Bernard Collera, SVD, RGC
Abstract: It is a common knowledge that the civil courts in the Philippines are clogged with cases which need judgments and resolutions. With the enactment of a law requiring “mediation before litigation,” many of these cases have been submitted to mediation that has resolved thousands of cases thereby reducing the difficulties of those involved in the cases. This study dares to explore on the current status of the practice, as well as show that Guidance Counselors are in a very good position to act as Mediators since they have a training and practice that may best facilitate mediation among those involved in certain cases.
Plenary # 1, Topic 2: “The Practice of Family Mediation”
Speaker: Cris Sapnit and Dr. Ernesto Chio
Abstract: The presentors are practitioners in the field of family mediation. A brief description of the history of Family Mediation in the US, Europe and Asia and the Philippines shall show the development of the practice. They shall likewise show the difference(s) of Counseling from Mediation The sociological and psychological factors involved in separation/divorce processes, parenting and the consequences for and adjustment of children of separation/divorce shall then be presented. The processes, principles, techniques, and significance of family mediation and how they apply to its proper praxis and effectivity shall be discussed.
Plenary # 1, Topic 3: “Towards the Development of the Spiritual Intelligence Inventory – 45 (SIII-45)”
Speaker: Sally I. Maximo, RGC
Abstract: The Spiritual Intelligence Indicators Inventory –45 (SIII-45) was developed as an incidental output of the author’s interest and studies on Spiritual Intelligence. The paper describes the nine factors measured by the tool as a result of Factor Analysis confirming the construct validity of the tool. Its reliability measure is very high at 0.95 (Alpha Coefficient). Reliability for each of the nine factors is also acceptable ranging from Alpha Coefficients 0.61 to 0.88. Concurrent studies reveal significant positive relationship with Stress Management and Religious Commitment. Despite limitations in sampling, the assessment capacity of the tool is hopeful and it may be useful in other research undertakings. Further studies on the said inventory are likewise highly recommended.
Plenary # 2, Topic 1: “Effects of Encouraging Songs on Selected Grade Three Students with Average to Elevated Levels of Anxiety”
Speaker: Marie Gethsemanie P. Hilario, MA Ed
Abstract: This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of encouraging songs on grade three students with average to elevated anxiety levels. Alfred Adler attributed the cause of anxiety to feelings of insecurity (Macauley, 2003). A pattern of chronic worry is set up when they feel unsafe and are awash in self-doubts. Feelings of rejection may come in greater force because they are sensitized for signs of rejection. Insecurity breeds anxiety (Parrott, 2003). Music has been shown as producing a positive effect on healing and promoting change in physiological as well as emotional well-being, a possible method of intervention in addressing the anxiety levels of the children, particularly the use of songs with encouraging lyrics. As observed in the classroom, children tend to be naturally drawn to music especially upbeat ones that readily catch their attention. The use of encouraging songs may be among the repertoire of interventions that could be used to address the multitude of challenges present in the schools. The brevity, creativity and structure of using encouraging songs in several sessions for intervention may enable the counselors to help and reach out to a number of students enabling them to express their emotions in more acceptable manner, respond positively to life’s challenges, function at their best and enjoy life to the fullest. Given the findings and conclusions of the study, it is recommended that the guidance office integrate the use of encouraging songs in its programs to help reduce anxiety levels of students. Similarly, results suggest that possibly longer exposure (8 to 10) sessions more to encouraging songs would be more substantial in effect. Finally, the researcher recommends further research in the effectiveness of the use of encouraging songs among different Filipino students from different socio-economic (SES) backgrounds.
Plenary # 2, Topic 2: “Composites of Emotional Intelligence Among Gifted and Talented Filipino Children”
Speaker: Jemerson N. Dominguez, MA
Abstract: The study identified the composites of emotional intelligence (EI) among forty-five gifted and talented Filipino freshman students. The researcher utilized the triangulation of data among the three disparate groups using the Emotional Intelligence Scale for the students, and parallel instruments for the teachers and parents/guardians. Overall, the students manifest a moderate level emotional intelligence. The findings have important implications to instruction, guidance and counseling, ecological concerns and values formation.
Learning is an emotional as well as a cognitive process. Knowing the students’ emotional intelligence will be useful in the selection of the curricular content, the instructional strategies and materials. In guidance and counseling, the use of data on students’ emotional intelligence cannot be overemphasized. Meanwhile, the school’s program on ecological concerns to help the students acquire needed competencies for growth and change, social competence, and leadership abilities can definitely make use of information on the students’ emotional intelligence. Obviously, the development of emotional literacy among the students as part of values formation leans heavily on emotional intelligence.
Plenary # 3, Topic 1: “Emotional-Social intelligence, Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students”
Speaker: Remedios Moog
Abstract: Academic Institutions have become more aware of the challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. They experience varied needs and challenges that may have an impact on their emotional stability, social functioning, as well in the performance of tasks and life satisfaction. The researchers of this study acknowledge the significance of providing holistic assistance to all students regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBT students deserve to be given equal opportunities and rights in the academic institutions. This paper thus intends to determine the level of emotional-social intelligence, self-efficacy (general self-efficacy and social self-efficacy) and life satisfaction of LGBT students, to find out the relationships among the said variables and to investigate the effects of support intervention program.
Plenary # 3, Topic 2: “Difficulties Experienced by Counselors in a State of Mid-Life Crisis: A Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program”
Speaker: Joy Alvi Aranas, PhD, RGC
Abstract: This research study used the descriptive case analysis to provide an overview on the difficulties experienced by counselors in a state of midlife crisis. Further, a proposed intervention program was developed based on the findings of this study with the hope that it would optimize individual potentials. The conceptual framework covered the individual profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, civil status, and years of service as counselors as part of the input. The process involves the difficulties experienced on the following aspects: emotional aspect, interest aspect, mental aspect, physical aspect and social aspect. The output will provide insight to formulate an enhancement program for counselors experiencing middle life crisis. The respondents of this study were guidance counselors in middle adulthood whose age ranges from 35 years to 60 years and working in Cavite and Manila areas in the Philippines.
Plenary # 3, Topic 3: “Emotional Labor and Workplace Well-being Among Service
Industry Employees ”
Speaker: Paul Hilario, PhD
Abstract: The tertiary sector of the economy or the service industry is the largest sector in the world. The service sector contributes more than half of overall Philippine economic output. The industry has been both praised and criticized for its emergence as a job option for Filipinos. One issue that arises is the potential effects of emotional labor on workplace well-being and ultimately their tenure. The study targeted 1000 employed respondents from different service industries. Two instruments, the 18-item Emotional Labor Scale (Chu, 2002) and the 31– item Workplace Well-being Questionnaire (Parker and Hyett, 2011) were used for the study. Tenure was measured in terms of the total number of years reported by the respondents. The results indicate a strong negative correlation between emotional labor rendered by call center agents and their subsequent workplace well-being r(641) =-.778, p<.01 and tenure r(641) =-.436, p<.01. The implications of the findings in relation to organization-based intervention were discussed.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
DepEd Advisory for IPCAP 5th National Convention
Thanks to the quick yet regular action of the Department of Education, we have now the Advisory released in their website which is likewise posted here:
A copy of this document has also been posted in the Facebook account of IPCAP Guidance The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Council for Guidance and Counseling has likewise accredited our 5th National Convention as a CPE event, and approved 21.5 credit units for CPE. The certificates we release to the participants are already included in the registration fees paid. See you there.
By the way, if there are any certificates yet unreleased, please email berngu721@gmail.com so we can ready them for you. We'd be glad to serve you. God bless and take care
A copy of this document has also been posted in the Facebook account of IPCAP Guidance The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Council for Guidance and Counseling has likewise accredited our 5th National Convention as a CPE event, and approved 21.5 credit units for CPE. The certificates we release to the participants are already included in the registration fees paid. See you there.
By the way, if there are any certificates yet unreleased, please email berngu721@gmail.com so we can ready them for you. We'd be glad to serve you. God bless and take care
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
CHED Memo for IPCAP 5th National Convention
Herein is the Memorandum from the Commission on Higher Education. Those who would like to get their copies, please email me (berngu721@gmail.com) or "Ma. Leonila Urrea" . I was called by the TESDA to say that the regional office has already been informed about the Convention and was forwarded the request for endorsement. Please check your regional offices for that memorandum. As regards the DepEd, I hope they shall have uploaded that in the website, or else I shall be following up on that as well as then announce it here.
Monday, January 30, 2012
IPCAP 5th National Convention in Baguio
Herein is the official invitation to our upcoming 5th National Convention. Thanks and See you in Baguio. Have your pre-registration to spare yourselves the cue time and we start the program on time. The registration committee will also be very grateful for such an approach. We are here for the growth and development of the Guidance and Counseling profession in the Philippines. God bless
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Picture Tribute to Dr. Rose Llanes
I am only allowed five pics each blog entry, hence, these pics muna. Since it's summer and there is time to spare, I made time to collate pictures specially in memory of Dr. Rosa Maria Ibarra Llanes, RGC, the fourth in the list of RGCs in the Philippines.
By the way, the funeral Mass will be on Saturday, April 30, at 8AM at Room Fir 306 at the Sanctuarium, Araneta Ave., Quezon City. Then her remains will be buried together with her beloved husband's at the Himlayang Filipino in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. There will be Masses for her tonight, April 28, and tomorrow April 29 at 8PM at the same place. In case you are not able to attend, do offer Mass for her in any Catholic Church nearby.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her O Lord, and Let Perpetual LIGHT Shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Thanks Dr. Llanes for your utmost generosity of giving your life for the Guidance and Counseling profession. Pray for us.
These pics were taken during our first supper after the IPCAP 1st National Convention. Happing-happy talaga si Dr. Llanes, and of course we were as happy too. TOAST PO! Maraming Salamat po!
These last two pics were taken during our Planning at the St. Bridget's Home in Tagaytay sometime December 2008 when Manny Pacquiao fought in the US. I was on sabbatical leave then before taking on a new assignment. I took these pics, so I wasn't in the pic but with them at the planning (no defense, just stating a fact).
By the way, the funeral Mass will be on Saturday, April 30, at 8AM at Room Fir 306 at the Sanctuarium, Araneta Ave., Quezon City. Then her remains will be buried together with her beloved husband's at the Himlayang Filipino in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. There will be Masses for her tonight, April 28, and tomorrow April 29 at 8PM at the same place. In case you are not able to attend, do offer Mass for her in any Catholic Church nearby.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her O Lord, and Let Perpetual LIGHT Shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Thanks Dr. Llanes for your utmost generosity of giving your life for the Guidance and Counseling profession. Pray for us.
These pics were taken during our first supper after the IPCAP 1st National Convention. Happing-happy talaga si Dr. Llanes, and of course we were as happy too. TOAST PO! Maraming Salamat po!
These last two pics were taken during our Planning at the St. Bridget's Home in Tagaytay sometime December 2008 when Manny Pacquiao fought in the US. I was on sabbatical leave then before taking on a new assignment. I took these pics, so I wasn't in the pic but with them at the planning (no defense, just stating a fact).
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
DR. ROSA MARIA I. LLANES, RGC PASSES AWAY APRIL 24, 2011
Yesterday, after arriving from Taiwan, I got a text message from an IPCAP member if there was truth to the news that Dr. Rose Llanes, RGC has passed away. Immediately, I contacted one of the lifetime PGCA Members who was with us in the organization and development of IPCAP.
Dr. Rosa Maria I. Llanes, RGC passed away last Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 in her home at UP Professors Village. Her remains are now at the Sanctuarium Room 306, the name of the Room is FIR.
Truly a gracious lady whose heart constantly beat for the Guidance and Counseling profession in the Philippines, Dr. Llanes was the President of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association when together with her Board they moved for the implementation of Republic Act No. 9258 way back 2005. She was so tireless in moving from one part of the country to the other to help disseminate the new law that was signed way back in 2004. On Feb. 4, 2006, together with the whole PGCA Board, she convened all Guidance-related organizations which eventually led to the formation of the Integrated Professional Counselors Association. We were together in the different Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) on the drafting of the implementing rules and regulations of the law, the Code of Ethics, the Standards of Good Practice in the different schools here in Manila - FEU, Adamson U to name a few. It was also through her service that the first member of the Board of Guidance and Counseling, current Chair of the PRBGC Dr. Luz Guzman was appointed by the President of the Philippines way back 2007 (she took her oath on Nov. 14, 2006). The rest of the first members of the Board of Guidance and Counseling were likewise appointed with her continued and unabated submission of required documents for the appointments. The first Chair of the Board of Guidance and Counseling, Dr. Rhodelia Gabriel, and the second member of the PRBGC Dr. Lily Rosales eventually took their oaths on January 29, 2007.
All of her last years were spent for the profession. She continued with her professorship at the University of the Philippines where she was Chair of the Department when she was first diagnosed with some serious illness. She led the IPCAP in its first 2 National Conventions as well as in the Visayas. It was just unfortunate that the peace and order situation in Mindanao worsened (remember the kidnapping of the teachers in Zamboanga?) when we were about to hold our Convention there.
She even had a stint in TV5 Face to Face, in her effort to bring the services of the Guidance Counselors into the level of the community where many people with problems simply need their attentive and responsive services. A lively lady, she easily fit into the world of the tube. I remember very well when she brought IPCAP to join the community outreach caravan of FACE to FACE in Sta. Mesa where we did actual Guidance and Counseling services for the audience.
In behalf of this lady whose whole being was filled with justice - she only wanted to right the wrong and correct the mistakes of the past - may I ask for your prayers for her peaceful rest. Oh yes, didn't she leave on Easter Sunday, the day the Lord Resurrected from the dead.
Masses have been scheduled since last night, April 25, 2011. Tonight April 26, Fr. Bong Sarabia, CM, RGC will preside the Mass at 7 or 8 PM. I will celebrate the Mass for her on Wednesday, and maybe Thursday. It's a pity that my current post requires my trip to China on the dayn of her funeral, April 30, 2011, my second niece's birthday.
What a way to keep her memory that needs to be kept so as to avoid the mistakes of the past as well as CORRECT them! Ma'am Rose, as she was fondly called by friends and colleagues, I believe would continue to pray for the Guidance and Counseling profession and its practitioners, all in fidelity to what RA 9258 has envisioned.
Ma'am Rose, we will surely miss you. And that sense of grief will bear fruit in the achievement of justice in our midst. Pray indeed for us who still struggle in our profession.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
WEATHER FORECAST FOR BAGUIO FEB 3-5, 2011
For our upcoming 3rd IPCAP National Convention this Feb. 3-5, 2011 at the University of Baguio, our Convention Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire A. Jimenez, RGC texted me with this recommendation: "Father, malamig talaga (brrr) kaya advice them to bring JACKETS." So you heard it right, please bring your warmers. Magdala kayo ng APOY (kung pwede hehe) para mapawi ang lamig. Hehehe
All systems go we are now. Hope everyone has made their lodging reservations. Dr. Luz Guzman, RGC, our PRBGC Chair and Chair of the CPE Council for Guidance and Counseling (CPECGC) has informed me that this Convention has been accredited as a CPE Event. The CPECGC will be sending CPECGC Member Dr. John Addy Garcia, RGC as its representative to monitor the conduct of this CPE Event. IPCAP is footing all his travel, board and lodging expenses, as officially requested by the CPECGC.
For RGCs who will be attending the Convention and are not yet members of IPCAP, you may bring along your PRC license, one (1) copy of your 2x2 or 1x1 most recent colored photo to facilitate the process of registration.
Re: IPCAP Membership
There have been questions about membership in IPCAP. Let it be again reiterated here that membership in IPCAP is reserved ONLY for RGCs or those who have the PRC license as Guidance Counselor. Personnel currently involved in guidance work will be welcome for membership ONLY AFTER they shall have received their PRC License or ID as Guidance Counselor. We had cases of participants who wanted to become members but have only the PRC license as TEACHERS. We regret to inform everyone here that applications for IPCAP membership shall not be approved without this sine qua non requirement - the PRC license as Guidance Counselor.
IPCAP annual Membership fee is only P500. RGCs who want to become members please be ready with this amount which can be paid onsite. We have an ID fee of P200 which is good for three (3) years. Since it's an annual membership fee, members may want to update their membership for the year 2011-2012. For those who have no IPCAP ID yet, please bring along P200 and your most presentable MOST RECENT COLORED photo of either 1x1 or 2x2 size.
Re: CPE Certificates from previous IPCAP events (including our 2nd National Convention in UE-Manila last April 2010, our 1st Partnership Convention with PACC last Sept. 16-18, 2010, and our 1st Partnership with FPCAP last Nov. 18-20, 2010 - ALL events have been accredited as CPE Events) that you may have not yet received, you may claim them in Baguio. With the success we have reaped during the Partnership Convention with PACC last September, we hope to maintain the system so we can AGAIN release the CPE Certificates in this 3rd National Convention IMMEDIATELY.
Starting this 3rd National Convention, fees for CPE Certification have already been factored in (read: INCLUDED) the fees you have paid. Members in particular have seen this clear benefit as recommended in our previous conventions. Thanks to those who made those recommendations in the Evaluation. Your Board is here to implement whatever will do RGCs good, including making the fees really AFFORDABLE. We always keep in mind that IPCAP is a NON-PROFIT NON-STOCK SEC-certified organization of licensed Guidance Counselors, the ONLY ONE in the country today.
IPCAP: The organization of, for and by Registered Guidance Counselors in the Philippines. For more information, you may email or text us. You can be sure your inquiries shall be attended to. God bless and take care
All systems go we are now. Hope everyone has made their lodging reservations. Dr. Luz Guzman, RGC, our PRBGC Chair and Chair of the CPE Council for Guidance and Counseling (CPECGC) has informed me that this Convention has been accredited as a CPE Event. The CPECGC will be sending CPECGC Member Dr. John Addy Garcia, RGC as its representative to monitor the conduct of this CPE Event. IPCAP is footing all his travel, board and lodging expenses, as officially requested by the CPECGC.
For RGCs who will be attending the Convention and are not yet members of IPCAP, you may bring along your PRC license, one (1) copy of your 2x2 or 1x1 most recent colored photo to facilitate the process of registration.
Re: IPCAP Membership
There have been questions about membership in IPCAP. Let it be again reiterated here that membership in IPCAP is reserved ONLY for RGCs or those who have the PRC license as Guidance Counselor. Personnel currently involved in guidance work will be welcome for membership ONLY AFTER they shall have received their PRC License or ID as Guidance Counselor. We had cases of participants who wanted to become members but have only the PRC license as TEACHERS. We regret to inform everyone here that applications for IPCAP membership shall not be approved without this sine qua non requirement - the PRC license as Guidance Counselor.
IPCAP annual Membership fee is only P500. RGCs who want to become members please be ready with this amount which can be paid onsite. We have an ID fee of P200 which is good for three (3) years. Since it's an annual membership fee, members may want to update their membership for the year 2011-2012. For those who have no IPCAP ID yet, please bring along P200 and your most presentable MOST RECENT COLORED photo of either 1x1 or 2x2 size.
Re: CPE Certificates from previous IPCAP events (including our 2nd National Convention in UE-Manila last April 2010, our 1st Partnership Convention with PACC last Sept. 16-18, 2010, and our 1st Partnership with FPCAP last Nov. 18-20, 2010 - ALL events have been accredited as CPE Events) that you may have not yet received, you may claim them in Baguio. With the success we have reaped during the Partnership Convention with PACC last September, we hope to maintain the system so we can AGAIN release the CPE Certificates in this 3rd National Convention IMMEDIATELY.
Starting this 3rd National Convention, fees for CPE Certification have already been factored in (read: INCLUDED) the fees you have paid. Members in particular have seen this clear benefit as recommended in our previous conventions. Thanks to those who made those recommendations in the Evaluation. Your Board is here to implement whatever will do RGCs good, including making the fees really AFFORDABLE. We always keep in mind that IPCAP is a NON-PROFIT NON-STOCK SEC-certified organization of licensed Guidance Counselors, the ONLY ONE in the country today.
IPCAP: The organization of, for and by Registered Guidance Counselors in the Philippines. For more information, you may email or text us. You can be sure your inquiries shall be attended to. God bless and take care
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
LODGING in Baguio
From the Facebook Account IPCAP Guidance, here comes a list where you can choose your lodging during the Convention. Thanks to our Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC.
Friday, January 21, 2011
EMAILING PRE-REG & DOCS IS OK
Yes, there were those among us who signified intention and have paid the bank, but were unable to fax their docs due to circumstances beyond our control. If you were in a similar situation, please have the docs emailed me, or Dr. Julian Montano, or Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, or Mr. Cesar Cong, or Ms. Nila Urrea, RGC. Communications made on or before Jan 22 are considered Pre-Registered for Early Bird rates. Just send in the docs at least a week before the Convention, particularly in relation to the IPCAP ID.
Hope things go smooth for all. For reservations, you may contact Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC in Baguio, or any of the IPCAP members there (RGCs all: Ms. Tuguinay, Mr. Francis Mina, Ms. Nora Dura Duska...) Thanks a lot for all the cooperative spirit shown for this Convention that embarks on having our own Integrity Creed as Guidance Counselors. God bless and take care
Yes, you may check the Facebook for IPCAP Guidance account and get other information there as well. One of us had the initiative to place the org in there.
Hope things go smooth for all. For reservations, you may contact Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC in Baguio, or any of the IPCAP members there (RGCs all: Ms. Tuguinay, Mr. Francis Mina, Ms. Nora Dura Duska...) Thanks a lot for all the cooperative spirit shown for this Convention that embarks on having our own Integrity Creed as Guidance Counselors. God bless and take care
Yes, you may check the Facebook for IPCAP Guidance account and get other information there as well. One of us had the initiative to place the org in there.
Friday, January 14, 2011
CHED Memo released (DepEd also)
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has just released its Memorandum from the Chairman Dr. Patricia Licuanan endorsing participation in the upcoming IPCAP 3rd National Convention. Highly required by participants coming the higher education level, this early release of the Memo should give sufficient time for an Early Bird Pre-registration of participants coming from both private and public sectors, thereby saving a substantial amount which can be used for other needs in Baguio.
You may also contact our Convention Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire Jimenez for inquiries particularly on lodging. She can be contacted in these modes:
Mobile # 0919-6201602
Email # JIMENEZ MAYCLAIRE AQUINO
Facebook Account - search for her name of course and request to be her friend if you're not yet. Just be sure to pose a friendly pic so your request will be accepted. Or to be straightforward about it, mention that you want help regarding the IPCAP 3rd National Convention in Baguio. K?
We are just waiting for the DepEd Memo for our Convention, also hoping TESDA will endorse the event with a Memo. I shall have these published here as soon as they get released. DepEd has a website where we can follow up every now and then.
See you in Baguio. God bless and take care
Feb. 1, 2011
I forgot to mention that the DepEd endorsement has been released. You may download it straight from the DepEd website
Thanks and God bless
You may also contact our Convention Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire Jimenez for inquiries particularly on lodging. She can be contacted in these modes:
Mobile # 0919-6201602
Email # JIMENEZ MAYCLAIRE AQUINO
Facebook Account - search for her name of course and request to be her friend if you're not yet. Just be sure to pose a friendly pic so your request will be accepted. Or to be straightforward about it, mention that you want help regarding the IPCAP 3rd National Convention in Baguio. K?
We are just waiting for the DepEd Memo for our Convention, also hoping TESDA will endorse the event with a Memo. I shall have these published here as soon as they get released. DepEd has a website where we can follow up every now and then.
See you in Baguio. God bless and take care
Feb. 1, 2011
I forgot to mention that the DepEd endorsement has been released. You may download it straight from the DepEd website
Thanks and God bless
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
JOB SEARCH, JOB FOUND
This is a Facebook chat message requesting for a Guidance Counselor. Thanks to Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC who asked for this blogging. Let me quote her:
Father pwede paki post sa IPCAP they are in need of one (1) Licensed Guidance Counselor dito sa GUISAD VALLEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. Contact ELLEN B. DONATO, Ed.D.CESO IV Secondary School Division Superintendent, Baguio City Thru:Mrs. Leticia Sab-It Head Teacher VI
I will follow up with her about the contact numbers of the persons mentioned. Hope this slot can be filled up immediately. God bless and take care
Father pwede paki post sa IPCAP they are in need of one (1) Licensed Guidance Counselor dito sa GUISAD VALLEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. Contact ELLEN B. DONATO, Ed.D.CESO IV Secondary School Division Superintendent, Baguio City Thru:Mrs. Leticia Sab-It Head Teacher VI
I will follow up with her about the contact numbers of the persons mentioned. Hope this slot can be filled up immediately. God bless and take care
Monday, January 10, 2011
IPCAP 3rd National Convention: ABSTRACTS of Plenaries & Workshops
Here are the ABSTRACTS for our Plenaries and Workshops in the upcoming IPCAP 3rd National Convention at the Square Hall, University of Baguio, Gen. Luna Rd., Baguio City this coming Feb. 3-5, 2010:
A. PLENARY ABSTRACTS
Plenary # 1: “Ethics & Values in Our practice”
Speakers: FR. BERNARDO R. COLLERA, SVD RGC & MS. AVELINA L. MANDIN, RGC
Abstract: The person of the counselor is an important determinant in one’s personal and eventually counseling relationship. If Ethics and Values are well considered and activated, the energies behind our actions and sources of meaning in life all help professional Counselors to become more and more conscious of what ethical frameworks we go by in our practice, the values we have, especially as to how these affect or influence our counseling relationships and practice.
Participants identify some of their personal values and reflect on the alignment of these values to those which are considered desirable for professional and effective / ethical counseling practice. They shall likewise be reoriented to the various ethical frameworks that are operant in ethically-sound professional practice of Guidance and Counseling. This process can likewise help counselors in charting an ongoing growth project as a person and as a professional.
Plenary # 2: “Quality Indicators and Upgraded Competencies”
Speakers: MS. MA. LEONILA V. URREA, RGC & DR. ELVIRA IRENE G. RAMOS, RGC
Abstract: When is similar different? Professional school counselors everywhere would customarily utilize the same components in designing their guidance programs and services every year in response to the needs of the students. Their competencies are thereby demonstrated in the implementation of these programs and services. However, the similarities in the school counselors’ program designs and services would only imply a difference when they can competently show that they are able to make a difference in the lives of the students in more quantifiable measures. Employing the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model as a benchmark in creating our indigenous national model, the talk would focus on helping students develop competencies deemed important in enhancing their emotional, physical, social and career choices and success, as well produce the call to constantly upgrade counselor competencies in addressing these goals in their clientele. Likewise, it will identify indicators of quality essential in monitoring their performance and progress towards the set goals and objectives. Thus, quality is discussed in the light of an acceptable standard as a minimum indicator, and its application is then demonstrated in the design and delivery of the guidance programs and services, so that the target improvements in the students’ lives can be measured and appreciated.
Plenary # 3: “Encountering the Transcendence in our practice ”
Speakers: MS. MARIA TERESA T. CARDENAS, RGC & MR. CESAR S. CONG, RGC
Abstract: If one’s minor and major paths in life are clear and on purpose, journeying through life becomes more whole and meaningful. A key to arriving at an average state of wholeness is by self-transcending. In these plenary talks, transcendence will be looked at as an aspect of transpersonal psychology, as examined by Abraham Maslow. Victor Frankl and M Scott Peck will also be referred to as two of some philosophers / psychologists who, in the speaker’s point of view, have contributed to the value of making transpersonal psychology part of a “counselor’s possible arena of concern.” Also, the various meanings of transcendence will be explored but will focus on its being, in particular, a leap of faith, encountering the Transcendent particularly in the Christian tradition, and going beyond oneself without losing one’s Self. So that there will be a practical relevance to counseling, transcendence experiences of people will be narrated. It is also hoped that through this talk, there will be a deeper awareness of the importance of a counselor’s own self-transcendence in order to help his/her own counselees transcend.
Plenary # 4: “Breaking the Mold of Counselor Perception”
Speaker: DR. LILIAN G. GANDEZA, RGC
Abstract: The Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 or RA 9258 is the force that breaks the old, traditional, well-intentioned but nonprofessional counseling practices in our country wherein oftentimes, counselors lacked the knowledge, the training and skills, and the character that befit the professional help-giver. This law is the catalyst in the birth of the counselors with professional integrity owing to their value choices, faithful adherence to ethical standards and continuous upgrading of competencies in the practice.
The implementation of RA 9258 creates the new mold of Filipino counselors as persons and professionals who are characterized with openness and receptivity to the experience with the counselee and the Transcendent. Creating a new mold of professional integrity includes facing the challenges and demands of (1) establishing comfort zones of competence and long-term effectiveness, (2) awareness and avoidance of forbidden zones in practice, and (3) treating the guidance and counseling arena as a hallowed ground of growth facilitating counselor-counselee interaction.
Plenary # 5: “Formulating Professional Integrity”
Facilitator: DR. RENELYN SALCEDO, RGC
Abstract: After having heard all four plenary presentations, all participants shall be grouped in order to develop one’s personal profile of integrity as well as recommend qualities of integrity in practicing Guidance Counselors.
B. WORKSHOP ABSTRACTS / DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop 1: Dealing with infidelity in marital counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Julian R. Montano, RGC
Moderator: Ms. Agusdan, RGC
Abstract: Marital or couple’s relationships are under siege! There are greater varieties of triggers for break-ups. In this workshop, general and unique considerations regarding couples’ therapy will be discussed. Plus participants will look at the most common couples’ issues with emphasis on infidelity. Ultimately, a specific counseling approach in dealing with couples suffering/recovering from infidelity issues will be presented and practiced.
Workshop 2: Handling cyber bullying in school
Facilitator: Ms. Rachel C. Ong, RGC
Moderators. Terry Ong, RGC & Tintin Acosta, RGC)
Abstract: In the 21st century, bullying has progressed since technology has played a big impact on our lives, particularly the use of computers and cellphones. Although these two information technologies serve various purposes these could also bring danger to the children, teenagers and even adults. With the advent use of technology, bullying had taken a new form which is called cyber bullying. In this form of bullying, bullies use internet, social networks, cellphones and other electronic gadgets to harm or hurt the bullied which has detrimental effects to the victim. School counselors as well as teachers and school authorities might have
difficulty on tracking the bullies and the bullied since they use electronic gadgets in doing the act. Hence, cyber bullying has become one of the challenges of today’s school counselors, teachers, and school authorities. Participants in this 4-hour seminar-workshop will have a bird’s eye view on the concept of bullying, a deeper understanding on the context of cyber bullying, and the description of the triad: the bully, the bullied and the bystander. Furthermore, this seminar-workshop will also give additional awareness and knowledge on the role of the counselors as well as the teachers and the school authorities in addressing the cyber bullying issues in school. Lastly, the seminar-workshop will give a chance to the participants to apply the acquired techniques on handling cyber bullying in school through an activity.
Workshop 3: Developing a treatment plan in counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Alda Perlita S. Polestico
Moderator: Ms. Aurora Parcasio, RGC
Abstract: The design of counseling services is to help individuals overcome psychological and emotional problems within their daily lives. The overall process provides the direction needed in order for change to take place in a person’s life. Counseling treatment plans map out these changes, and provide guidelines how change can occur. Counseling treatment plans are blueprints for constructing the changes the client wishes to make. Most treatment plans that respect the client’s rights to self-determination and informed consent are the result of collaborative effort between the client and the counselor. Quality care in requires counselors to move rapidly from problem assessment to the formulation and implementation of the treatment plan. This workshop shall present the process of developing counseling treatment plans that present the client’s workable problems, long-term goals and short-term objectives, diagnosis, as well as necessary therapeutic interventions.
Workshop 4: Doing multicultural counseling in the Philippines
Facilitator: Dr. Barbara Wong-Fernandez, RGC
Abstract: This workshop intends to familiarize counselors with two new frameworks on multiculturalism: the dimensions of diversity and the path to cultural competency, to enable the development of multicultural attitudes among their clients, and to build up skills in multicultural counseling. There will be interactive, reflective, and sharing sessions among the participants.
Workshop 5: OLS for Guidance and Counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Jaime R. Bolusan, RGC
Abstract: Optimum Learning is a presentation of a concept which incorporates music, video clip presentation, games and stories for one’s intellectual and personal development. It is expected that after the presentation, the participants will be able to strengthen their memory and accelerate their mastery. It activates hidden brain/mind energy using appropriate sequenced music and other stimuli with special psychological techniques. It empowers memory and recall. It enables the participant high achievement and super productivity and generates creativity and motivation. Further, it eliminates counterproductive stress, to transform negativity into positive energy, to speed healing of negative self concept and painful memories.
A. PLENARY ABSTRACTS
Plenary # 1: “Ethics & Values in Our practice”
Speakers: FR. BERNARDO R. COLLERA, SVD RGC & MS. AVELINA L. MANDIN, RGC
Abstract: The person of the counselor is an important determinant in one’s personal and eventually counseling relationship. If Ethics and Values are well considered and activated, the energies behind our actions and sources of meaning in life all help professional Counselors to become more and more conscious of what ethical frameworks we go by in our practice, the values we have, especially as to how these affect or influence our counseling relationships and practice.
Participants identify some of their personal values and reflect on the alignment of these values to those which are considered desirable for professional and effective / ethical counseling practice. They shall likewise be reoriented to the various ethical frameworks that are operant in ethically-sound professional practice of Guidance and Counseling. This process can likewise help counselors in charting an ongoing growth project as a person and as a professional.
Plenary # 2: “Quality Indicators and Upgraded Competencies”
Speakers: MS. MA. LEONILA V. URREA, RGC & DR. ELVIRA IRENE G. RAMOS, RGC
Abstract: When is similar different? Professional school counselors everywhere would customarily utilize the same components in designing their guidance programs and services every year in response to the needs of the students. Their competencies are thereby demonstrated in the implementation of these programs and services. However, the similarities in the school counselors’ program designs and services would only imply a difference when they can competently show that they are able to make a difference in the lives of the students in more quantifiable measures. Employing the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model as a benchmark in creating our indigenous national model, the talk would focus on helping students develop competencies deemed important in enhancing their emotional, physical, social and career choices and success, as well produce the call to constantly upgrade counselor competencies in addressing these goals in their clientele. Likewise, it will identify indicators of quality essential in monitoring their performance and progress towards the set goals and objectives. Thus, quality is discussed in the light of an acceptable standard as a minimum indicator, and its application is then demonstrated in the design and delivery of the guidance programs and services, so that the target improvements in the students’ lives can be measured and appreciated.
Plenary # 3: “Encountering the Transcendence in our practice ”
Speakers: MS. MARIA TERESA T. CARDENAS, RGC & MR. CESAR S. CONG, RGC
Abstract: If one’s minor and major paths in life are clear and on purpose, journeying through life becomes more whole and meaningful. A key to arriving at an average state of wholeness is by self-transcending. In these plenary talks, transcendence will be looked at as an aspect of transpersonal psychology, as examined by Abraham Maslow. Victor Frankl and M Scott Peck will also be referred to as two of some philosophers / psychologists who, in the speaker’s point of view, have contributed to the value of making transpersonal psychology part of a “counselor’s possible arena of concern.” Also, the various meanings of transcendence will be explored but will focus on its being, in particular, a leap of faith, encountering the Transcendent particularly in the Christian tradition, and going beyond oneself without losing one’s Self. So that there will be a practical relevance to counseling, transcendence experiences of people will be narrated. It is also hoped that through this talk, there will be a deeper awareness of the importance of a counselor’s own self-transcendence in order to help his/her own counselees transcend.
Plenary # 4: “Breaking the Mold of Counselor Perception”
Speaker: DR. LILIAN G. GANDEZA, RGC
Abstract: The Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 or RA 9258 is the force that breaks the old, traditional, well-intentioned but nonprofessional counseling practices in our country wherein oftentimes, counselors lacked the knowledge, the training and skills, and the character that befit the professional help-giver. This law is the catalyst in the birth of the counselors with professional integrity owing to their value choices, faithful adherence to ethical standards and continuous upgrading of competencies in the practice.
The implementation of RA 9258 creates the new mold of Filipino counselors as persons and professionals who are characterized with openness and receptivity to the experience with the counselee and the Transcendent. Creating a new mold of professional integrity includes facing the challenges and demands of (1) establishing comfort zones of competence and long-term effectiveness, (2) awareness and avoidance of forbidden zones in practice, and (3) treating the guidance and counseling arena as a hallowed ground of growth facilitating counselor-counselee interaction.
Plenary # 5: “Formulating Professional Integrity”
Facilitator: DR. RENELYN SALCEDO, RGC
Abstract: After having heard all four plenary presentations, all participants shall be grouped in order to develop one’s personal profile of integrity as well as recommend qualities of integrity in practicing Guidance Counselors.
B. WORKSHOP ABSTRACTS / DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop 1: Dealing with infidelity in marital counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Julian R. Montano, RGC
Moderator: Ms. Agusdan, RGC
Abstract: Marital or couple’s relationships are under siege! There are greater varieties of triggers for break-ups. In this workshop, general and unique considerations regarding couples’ therapy will be discussed. Plus participants will look at the most common couples’ issues with emphasis on infidelity. Ultimately, a specific counseling approach in dealing with couples suffering/recovering from infidelity issues will be presented and practiced.
Workshop 2: Handling cyber bullying in school
Facilitator: Ms. Rachel C. Ong, RGC
Moderators. Terry Ong, RGC & Tintin Acosta, RGC)
Abstract: In the 21st century, bullying has progressed since technology has played a big impact on our lives, particularly the use of computers and cellphones. Although these two information technologies serve various purposes these could also bring danger to the children, teenagers and even adults. With the advent use of technology, bullying had taken a new form which is called cyber bullying. In this form of bullying, bullies use internet, social networks, cellphones and other electronic gadgets to harm or hurt the bullied which has detrimental effects to the victim. School counselors as well as teachers and school authorities might have
difficulty on tracking the bullies and the bullied since they use electronic gadgets in doing the act. Hence, cyber bullying has become one of the challenges of today’s school counselors, teachers, and school authorities. Participants in this 4-hour seminar-workshop will have a bird’s eye view on the concept of bullying, a deeper understanding on the context of cyber bullying, and the description of the triad: the bully, the bullied and the bystander. Furthermore, this seminar-workshop will also give additional awareness and knowledge on the role of the counselors as well as the teachers and the school authorities in addressing the cyber bullying issues in school. Lastly, the seminar-workshop will give a chance to the participants to apply the acquired techniques on handling cyber bullying in school through an activity.
Workshop 3: Developing a treatment plan in counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Alda Perlita S. Polestico
Moderator: Ms. Aurora Parcasio, RGC
Abstract: The design of counseling services is to help individuals overcome psychological and emotional problems within their daily lives. The overall process provides the direction needed in order for change to take place in a person’s life. Counseling treatment plans map out these changes, and provide guidelines how change can occur. Counseling treatment plans are blueprints for constructing the changes the client wishes to make. Most treatment plans that respect the client’s rights to self-determination and informed consent are the result of collaborative effort between the client and the counselor. Quality care in requires counselors to move rapidly from problem assessment to the formulation and implementation of the treatment plan. This workshop shall present the process of developing counseling treatment plans that present the client’s workable problems, long-term goals and short-term objectives, diagnosis, as well as necessary therapeutic interventions.
Workshop 4: Doing multicultural counseling in the Philippines
Facilitator: Dr. Barbara Wong-Fernandez, RGC
Abstract: This workshop intends to familiarize counselors with two new frameworks on multiculturalism: the dimensions of diversity and the path to cultural competency, to enable the development of multicultural attitudes among their clients, and to build up skills in multicultural counseling. There will be interactive, reflective, and sharing sessions among the participants.
Workshop 5: OLS for Guidance and Counseling
Facilitator: Dr. Jaime R. Bolusan, RGC
Abstract: Optimum Learning is a presentation of a concept which incorporates music, video clip presentation, games and stories for one’s intellectual and personal development. It is expected that after the presentation, the participants will be able to strengthen their memory and accelerate their mastery. It activates hidden brain/mind energy using appropriate sequenced music and other stimuli with special psychological techniques. It empowers memory and recall. It enables the participant high achievement and super productivity and generates creativity and motivation. Further, it eliminates counterproductive stress, to transform negativity into positive energy, to speed healing of negative self concept and painful memories.
IPCAP 3rd National Convention in BAGUIO
Fellow Guidance Counselors, RGCs and non-RGCs, everybody who has a stake in our profession, here is our invitation to the 3rd National Convention. For more details or inquiries, there are five more pages in the next blog, or else please feel free to text or email us so we can provide what's needed. God bless and take care
IPCAP 3rd National Convention in BAGUIO
Fellow Guidance COunselors, RGCs and non-RGCs, everybody who has a stake in our profession, here is our invitation to the 3rd National Convention. For more details or inquiries, please feel free to text or email us so we can provide what's needed. God bless and take care
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention Accredited as a CPE Event/Activity or Source: 21 UNITS
For the benefit of those who participated in our most recent IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention last Nov. 18-20, 2010 at St. Paul University, Quezon City, let it be officially announced that the Continuing Professional Education Council for the Guidance and Counseling profession (CPECGC) chaired by Dr. Luz Guzman, Chair of the present Board of Examiners of the Guidance and Counseling profession has accredited the IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention as a CPE Event, Activity or Source. If my memory serves me right, we were granted 21 CPE credit units. I hope to get the accreditation certificate soonest so we can announce here the data pertinent for the certificates given to RGC participants.
Thanks to colleagues who braved participation amid the news spread around that no CPE units would be granted to that event. Just a word of advice: If ever there are news like this that an event is not to be credited, it would be best to communicate with the organizers rather than believe outrightly. God bless and take care
Thanks to colleagues who braved participation amid the news spread around that no CPE units would be granted to that event. Just a word of advice: If ever there are news like this that an event is not to be credited, it would be best to communicate with the organizers rather than believe outrightly. God bless and take care
Saturday, October 23, 2010
RGC's Needed in Lyceum-Laguna
Here is a clearer email on this need for Registered Guidance Counselors in Lyceum o the Philippines-Laguna. Until the matter on the Guidance Counselor being licensed was included, I kept it from being posted. While there are quite a few RGCs in the Philippines (1,952 as per last count mentioned during our meeting with the Board of Guidance and Counseling), the job title of Guidance Counselor now requires the license either through the Grandfather's Clause or through passing the Board exams. Without the license, the person doing Guidance Counselor work and the institution risk the ire of the law. I hope we can map out a way to increase this number in the next few years so that we can afford the services to our own people.
Happy Reading! God bless
The Lyceum of the Philippines- Laguna would like to announce that we are looking for professionals in the field of guidance and counseling to be part of our Institution. May we kindly request that you forward this job vacancy to suitable and interested individuals who might read this posting in the course of your organization site.
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna will be able to provide individuals with extensive exposure and training in the field of guidance and counseling. The job will further hone their skills in doing counseling sessions, Psychological testing and more. Here are the qualifications needed for the position:
Guidance Counselor
Ø Male/Female
Ø Graduate of BS Psychology / degree in Guidance and Counseling
Ø Preferably with MA units in Guidance and Counseling
Ø Licensed or Registered Guidance Counselor;
Ø Has at least three years experience in the field of counseling and psychometrics
Ø Mature in all aspects; strong moral and spiritual values; with good interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate activities; administer psycho test and counseling skills
For inquiries, feel free to get in touch with us through our email @ hrmdlpl@yahoo.com or you may call/fax us to (049) 502-0973/(049) 502-0974
Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Ann-Lyn Galicia
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna
Km.54, Makiling National Highway,
Calamba, Laguna
049 5020973
Happy Reading! God bless
The Lyceum of the Philippines- Laguna would like to announce that we are looking for professionals in the field of guidance and counseling to be part of our Institution. May we kindly request that you forward this job vacancy to suitable and interested individuals who might read this posting in the course of your organization site.
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna will be able to provide individuals with extensive exposure and training in the field of guidance and counseling. The job will further hone their skills in doing counseling sessions, Psychological testing and more. Here are the qualifications needed for the position:
Guidance Counselor
Ø Male/Female
Ø Graduate of BS Psychology / degree in Guidance and Counseling
Ø Preferably with MA units in Guidance and Counseling
Ø Licensed or Registered Guidance Counselor;
Ø Has at least three years experience in the field of counseling and psychometrics
Ø Mature in all aspects; strong moral and spiritual values; with good interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate activities; administer psycho test and counseling skills
For inquiries, feel free to get in touch with us through our email @ hrmdlpl@yahoo.com or you may call/fax us to (049) 502-0973/(049) 502-0974
Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Ann-Lyn Galicia
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna
Km.54, Makiling National Highway,
Calamba, Laguna
049 5020973
Friday, October 22, 2010
Attention: Guidance Counselors Needed
Here is an email from Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna wherein the person has requested posting for their need for Guidance Counselors. Interested parties, please read carefully. The contacts are clearly mentioned below. All the best, and to the lucky one, may you enjoy your work: God bless
Dear Sir:
Good day!
We at Lyceum of the Philippines -Laguna believe that your organization will be a huge help in promoting our hiring for guidance counselors. In line with our immediate need for Guidance Counselors, may i humbly request for your support to please allow us post these needs from your blog site. Hope you can help us as we help our student to have credible counselor.
Thank You and God Bless.
Best regards,
Ann-Lyn Galicia
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna
Km.54, Makiling National Highway,
Calamba, Laguna
049 5020973
Dear Sir:
Good day!
We at Lyceum of the Philippines -Laguna believe that your organization will be a huge help in promoting our hiring for guidance counselors. In line with our immediate need for Guidance Counselors, may i humbly request for your support to please allow us post these needs from your blog site. Hope you can help us as we help our student to have credible counselor.
Thank You and God Bless.
Best regards,
Ann-Lyn Galicia
HR Recruitment Coordinator
Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna
Km.54, Makiling National Highway,
Calamba, Laguna
049 5020973
Monday, October 18, 2010
IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention
Finally, our application for accreditation of the IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention on Nov. 18-20, 2010 as a CPE Event/Source/Activity has been accepted at the PRC just this afternoon, Oct. 18. We have applied for 21 credit units for this event which many have requested to be accredited for CPE credit units. Please see the invitation below. I had it printed in short bond for blogging purposes, although the original is in long bond.
After submitting the requirements for this activity to be accredited for 21 credit units, I went to the scheduled meeting with other heads of guidance-related organizations. We had met before with the same group. Who showed up? Current CDAP President Mari Jose and PACERS Chair Dr. Barbie Wong-Fernandez, and myself as Chair of the IPCAP. All three are PRC-accredited CPE Providers for the Guidance and Counseling profession. There are currently six organizations accredited by the PRC as CPE Providers. The meeting was basically meant to help in the professionalization process we are going through in Guidance & Counseling in the Philippines.
This may be really an interesting process we're going through, given the fact that the current group of practicing licensed Registered Guidance Counselors comes in varied types (I'd rather keep the matter to myself for the moment although it is common knowledge in the field how some got their licenses!). It thus becomes clear that even with the license, competence remains something to improve in. Hence, as strongly advocated in the last meeting at the Far Eastern University, RGCs have to choose which activities can best address their competency needs so they can practice with confidence and utmost professionalism.
Hence, this upcoming IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention may be relevant to RGCs because our clientele may be into situations which the plenary discussions will deal with. Do you have clients who have significant others in the hospice? Or clients who are in the call centers or maybe have siblings/parents there? Or still, have parents who are in the military? What about if one works in the prison ministry - how to do Counseling in there? The challenges are many that await us RGCs.
The workshops also appear very promising - both for practitioners and clients as well. Feel welcome to join us in the Convention. RGCs, be not afraid to become members of IPCAP. Your membership will go a long way in terms of benefits and bonding with fellow Registered Guidance Counselors!
After submitting the requirements for this activity to be accredited for 21 credit units, I went to the scheduled meeting with other heads of guidance-related organizations. We had met before with the same group. Who showed up? Current CDAP President Mari Jose and PACERS Chair Dr. Barbie Wong-Fernandez, and myself as Chair of the IPCAP. All three are PRC-accredited CPE Providers for the Guidance and Counseling profession. There are currently six organizations accredited by the PRC as CPE Providers. The meeting was basically meant to help in the professionalization process we are going through in Guidance & Counseling in the Philippines.
This may be really an interesting process we're going through, given the fact that the current group of practicing licensed Registered Guidance Counselors comes in varied types (I'd rather keep the matter to myself for the moment although it is common knowledge in the field how some got their licenses!). It thus becomes clear that even with the license, competence remains something to improve in. Hence, as strongly advocated in the last meeting at the Far Eastern University, RGCs have to choose which activities can best address their competency needs so they can practice with confidence and utmost professionalism.
Hence, this upcoming IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention may be relevant to RGCs because our clientele may be into situations which the plenary discussions will deal with. Do you have clients who have significant others in the hospice? Or clients who are in the call centers or maybe have siblings/parents there? Or still, have parents who are in the military? What about if one works in the prison ministry - how to do Counseling in there? The challenges are many that await us RGCs.
The workshops also appear very promising - both for practitioners and clients as well. Feel welcome to join us in the Convention. RGCs, be not afraid to become members of IPCAP. Your membership will go a long way in terms of benefits and bonding with fellow Registered Guidance Counselors!
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