Sa Labas ng Classroom (Outside the Classroom)

Disclaimer: This episode contains words related to trauma, abuse, and difficult emotions.

"Pain travels through families until someone is ready to feel it." - Stephi Wagner

In the second part of our discussion about intergenerational trauma, Dyryl, Samantha, and I share some of our thoughts related to Luisa and Bruno, two characters of the movie, Encanto. As we validate the experience of intergenerational trauma (and all emotions that are connected to it), we also present possible factors that can affect the continuity of such experience. The guests discuss how they choose to break intergenerational trauma, and provide a few tips about how to start. 

For an in-depth analysis of the Encanto characters, you may refer to Steph Anya's explanation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aew-MogogXE

For more details about intergenerational trauma, you may refer to the following references:

Dixon, E. (2021, July 3). Breaking the chains of generational trauma. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-flourishing-family/202107/breaking-the-chains-generational-trauma

Gillespie, C. (2020, October 27). What Is generational trauma? Here's how experts explain it. Health. https://www.health.com/condition/ptsd/generational-trauma

Marschall, A. (2022, January 19). What is intergenerational trauma?. Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-integenerational-trauma-5211898

Disclaimer: This episode contains movie spoilers, and also may mention difficult emotions.

"If we carry intergenerational trauma (and we do), then we also carry intergenerational wisdom. It's in our genes and our DNA." - Kazu Haga

Due to the popularity of the animated film, Encanto, I, Dyryl, and Samantha, decided to explore the concept of intergenerational trauma. Though we are not experts in the said topic, we attempted to define the said concept and describe how intergenerational trauma is as personal as it is universal. In part 1 of the episode, we acknowledge the contribution of history to intergenerational trauma, and how having productive conversations about this type of trauma is just the first step to healing cycles.

For an in-depth analysis of the Encanto characters, you may refer to Steph Anya's explanation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aew-MogogXE

For more details about intergenerational trauma, you may refer to the following references:

Dixon, E. (2021, July 3). Breaking the chains of generational trauma. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-flourishing-family/202107/breaking-the-chains-generational-trauma

Gillespie, C. (2020, October 27). What Is generational trauma? Here's how experts explain it. Health. https://www.health.com/condition/ptsd/generational-trauma 

Marschall, A. (2022, January 19). What is intergenerational trauma?. Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-integenerational-trauma-5211898

Disclaimer: This episode mentions childhood trauma, reincarnation, and other concepts under metaphysics. This episode also contains more off tangents compared to other episodes. Lastly, this episode might contain the sound of dogs barking. I did my best to minimize the sound, and I apologize for the possible discomfort and interruption the sound may cause to your listening experience.

"Empathy is patiently and sincerely seeing the world through the other person's eyes. It is not learned in school; it is cultivated over a lifetime." - Albert Einstein

In this complex and insight-driven episode, I and Baker Jacinto explore and discuss our views about empathy and being different. Baker, author of many spiritual books such as Conscious Abilities, emphasizes the importance of communicating one's authentic self and addressing the programming we might have received during childhood. Get to know a little more about boundaries, the soul tribe, and being in alignment to one's life mission and purpose as we do our best to navigate the main topic (and eventually fail to some extent as we also attempt to cover bits of our own off tangents).

Purchase the book, Conscious Abilities, here: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Abilities-Baker-Jacinto/dp/B08928L8WV

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Disclaimer: This episode mentions a few things about heavy emotions and emergency contacts. Proceed to listening to the episode when you are emotionally and mentally ready and comfortable. Thank you!

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"Never underestimate the difference you can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out, and help. Reach out to someone that might need a lift." - Pablo

In another insightful episode, join me and Ms. Ashley Valdez, RGC, as we talk about her personal journey as a Registered Guidance Counselor. Our discussion covers how she discovered her calling, the importance of having a guidance program in place, and how a guidance counselor's role is focused on empowering rather than punishing. The episode also helps us to look at Point A and Point B differently, and how a mental health professional's journey is a storybook of its own.

Listen to Ms. Ashley's podcast, Rapid Firing with Ashley, via Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/14WTcJo7AKehvf29iLY58g

Follow her @rapidfiringwithashley

Online readiness and self-efficacy of students as reflected on online learning (2021)

Binlingan, A., Mapilis, M., Ognayon, P., Batchi, J., & Gotia, K.

Abstract

The Department of Education has adopted distance learning since all academic levels were advised to have their learners stay at home as a safe response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Online learning practices have gained momentum. The developments in network technologies and the need for its capabilities to make learning possible and realistic in the safety of the learners’ and teachers’ home. Online learning is new to most universities in the Philippines in handling higher education. Henceforth online learning has become a topic for controversies as parents, learners, and teachers may not be fully ready to meet the demands and challenges online learning may bring about. While up-to-date studies have examined the online learning readiness and self-efficacy of traditional learners, there remains a need to understand these variables amidst the pandemic.

The purpose of this study is to examine online learning readiness and self-efficacy through Quantitative Descriptive Correlational Method. The researcher was able to include five dimensions under online readiness, which are (a.) Self-Direction, (b.) Learning Preferences, (c.) Study Habits, (d.) Technological Skills, and (e.) Computer Equipment Capabilities. The researcher was able to study the level of online readiness and the level of self-efficacy. Examining literature studies from various scientific articles and an in-depth survey were conducted with a sample population of students enrolled in online learning. The researchers have included 385 learners, regardless of their gender. They are from the seven different colleges under the trimester program of the University of Cordilleras.  The result of the study was able to show that the level of online and the level of self-efficacy is average. Furthermore, online readiness and self-efficacy have a significant and strong positive relationship.

The study implies that when the level of online readiness of respondents is high, the level of self-efficacy also tends to be high, and vice versa. This phenomenon also explains the online readiness and self-efficacy to both in the average level. The study will benefit the future researcher, teachers, students, parents, the educational system of the Philippines, and the Filipino people as a whole.

Keywords: Online Readiness, Self-Efficacy, Online Learning, Pandemic, COVID-19

"The power of social media is it forces necessary change." - Erik Qualman

In this powerful episode, Genevieve "Loui Gee" Ganga, one of my elementary batchmates, shares her insights after taking a break from social media for seven years. Our discussion covers interesting insights about how social media affects our mental health and the importance of finding one's peace. We also talk about how social media content easily sets unstated standards that can negatively influence one's self-esteem. In our conversation that is fifteen years in the making, we revel in the ability of social media to connect and reconnect people.

Lived Experiences of Gays with Verbal Abuse 

Seacor, L. C., Mosarbas, K.G., & Lacbawan, E.L. (2020)

Abstract:

This study sought to explore the lived experiences of gays with verbal abuse and its effect to their emotional health using a qualitative field research design and conducting in-depth interviews with five gay students at the University of the Cordilleras. Generally, bullying and abuse to LGBTQ members, specifically to gay students, have increasingly gained attention in the country as a serious issue which has to be resolved. This paper described verbal abuse and the experiences of the gay students and how it affected their emotions and feelings. Findings show that they receive verbal abuse at their own homes as well as in their schools, both from family members, classmates, faculty and staff, friends, and strangers. This verbal abuse was in the form of consistent “panlalait” (teasing), “pagbabanta” (threatening), “pagmumura” (cussing), stereotyping, and discriminating. Likewise, verbal abuse had caused negative influence on them especially on the state of their emotional health. They feel down, sad, anxious, threatened, concealed feelings and were unable to trust others. In coping with verbal abuse, they basically just shrug all the negative words thrown to them and they try to understand their abusers while they make sure to keep a positive mindset. They also hold importance to the support and love from their families, especially their parents, and their friends thus it was further concluded in the study that important relationships are vital in a gay’s life in order to cope with verbal abuse. 

Keywords: gays, verbal abuse, emotional health, coping strategies 

"Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence. All parts are interconnected." - T. Collin Campbell

In this information-loaded (in a good way) episode, Madelene Calalo-Jiao, a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, shares significant information about the relationship between nutrition and mental health. We talk about calories, nutrients, and diet. Madz, as I fondly call her, also explains how sugar affects our body, and how our skin and nails can be clues of our nutrition. You certainly would not want to miss this episode!

For more information about how to improve your relationship with food, you may book a consultation with Madelene via LifeScience Institute:

Website - https://lifescience.ph/

Mga Katutubong Konsepto ng Sakit Pangkaisipan sa Pasdong, Atok, Benguet

Cayat, R.C.J., Red, M.B., Medina, J., Ingles, H.L., (2019).

Iba-iba ang paniniwala ng bawat kultura sa kung ano ang mga konseptong bumubuo sa usapin ng kalusugang pangkaisipan at mga sakit pangkaisipan. Sa mga pag-aaral, ipinagpalagay na ang mga programa at mga serbisyo para sa kalusugang pangkaisipan ay kailangang nakapaloob sa konteksto ng kultura ng mga katutubo at hindi sa proseso ng unibersalidad at aplikasyon ng mga ito. Maging ang R.A. 11036 o ang Mental Health Act ay kinikilala ang kaakmaan at kaugnayan ng kultura sa paglikha at pagsusulong ng mga programa para sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. Bilang tugon, kinalap ng mga mananaliksik ang mga salaysay at mga kuwento ng mga ka-Igorotan sa barangay Pasdong, Atok, Benguet. Sinisikap ng pananaliksik na bigyang kahulugan at mapagtibay ang mga katutubong konsepto na may kaugnayan sa usapin ng sakit pangkaisipan. Kwalitatibong disenyo ng pananaliksik at mga metodo ng etnograpiya ang ginamit sa pag-aaral. Bukod pa rito, gumamit ng mga katutubong metodo sa pangangalap ng datos. Kabilang dito ang pansipot (marahan na imbestigasyon), panbisna (pag-obserba gamit ang limang pandama), peki-da o peki’man (pakikilahok sa komunidad), at pannemnem (pagninilay). May tatlong kalahok na sadyang pinili para sa pag-aaral, kabilang dito ay dalawang mambunong at isang nakatatanda

Cayat, R.C.J., Red, M.B., Medina, J., Ingles, H.L., (2019).

Iba-iba ang paniniwala ng bawat kultura sa kung ano ang mga konseptong bumubuo sa usapin ng kalusugang pangkaisipan at mga sakit pangkaisipan. Sa mga pag-aaral, ipinagpalagay na ang mga programa at mga serbisyo para sa kalusugang pangkaisipan ay kailangang nakapaloob sa konteksto ng kultura ng mga katutubo at hindi sa proseso ng unibersalidad at aplikasyon ng mga ito. Maging ang R.A. 11036 o ang Mental Health Act ay kinikilala ang kaakmaan at kaugnayan ng kultura sa paglikha at pagsusulong ng mga programa para sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. Bilang tugon, kinalap ng mga mananaliksik ang mga salaysay at mga kuwento ng mga ka-Igorotan sa barangay Pasdong, Atok, Benguet. Sinisikap ng pananaliksik na bigyang kahulugan at mapagtibay ang mga katutubong konsepto na may kaugnayan sa usapin ng sakit pangkaisipan. Kwalitatibong disenyo ng pananaliksik at mga metodo ng etnograpiya ang ginamit sa pag-aaral. Bukod pa rito, gumamit ng mga katutubong metodo sa pangangalap ng datos. Kabilang dito ang pansipot (marahan na imbestigasyon), panbisna (pag-obserba gamit ang limang pandama), peki-da o peki’man (pakikilahok sa komunidad), at pannemnem (pagninilay). May tatlong kalahok na sadyang pinili para sa pag-aaral, kabilang dito ay dalawang mambunong at isang nakatatanda.