UGAT FOUNDATION INC.

11/05/2026

We often call mothers the light of every home 🌼 but beyond the household, women have always been powerful forces shaping our communities and the world 🌍

Across generations and cultures, women have continuously worked, cared, built, and sustained life in ways that often go unseen and unacknowledged. Yet alongside these roles, many carry multiple overlapping responsibilities such as caregiving, emotional labor, work, and household demands, which leave very little space for their own rest and well-being.

In reality, with so many layers of responsibility and silent exhaustion, many women set aside their own needs just to keep going for others. More often than not, their well-being becomes secondary as they continue to show up for everyone else, carrying on even at the cost of their own mental and emotional health. In fact, research shows that many mothers delay seeking help due to limited time and competing priorities, often relying on spirituality, family support, or personal coping strategies instead of formal care. In truth, healing and support should never be something they have to postpone.

The world is already heavy as it is, and no mother should have to carry it alone. Thus, we should all work to empower, support, and uplift women by recognizing their needs, honoring their rest, and helping create spaces where their well-being is also prioritized 🌿

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕, 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓 💚

Let’s also help them access spaces for healing and support:
📩 Book a session today at Center Counseling:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

💬 Free psychoemotional support sessions (5 PM–8 PM daily):
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

𝑻𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒐 🌷

Caption and Publication Material by: Jhelsie Joy Dadivo

Reference:
DeCou, S. E., & Vidair, H. B. (2017). What Low-Income, depressed mothers need from mental health care: overcoming treatment barriers from their perspective. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26(8), 2252–2265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0733-5

08/05/2026

Honored to share our team’s insights on the rising cases of su***de in Metro Manila. May this conversation help raise awareness, encourage compassion, and remind everyone that seeking help is a sign of strength. Together, we can create safer spaces for mental health and support. 💚

Manila faces a rise in youth su***des linked to emotional distress, prompting calls for the nationwide expansion of well-being resources.

07/05/2026

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘴? 𝘕𝘰𝘯-𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 📱
𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮? 𝘕𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘺 🔊
𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴? 𝘛𝘰𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 💡
𝘈𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 😵‍💫
𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 “𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆,” 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅.

Overstimulation, or sensory overload, happens when there’s simply too much happening at the same time—sounds, lights, people, even your own thoughts—beyond what your mind can comfortably process. It can come from obvious sources like loud environments or bright lights, but also from internal pressure, expectations, or being mentally “on” for too long. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹. 🤧🤦‍♀️

This isn’t limited to clinical conditions. Anyone can experience overstimulation, especially when they are already tired, emotionally drained, or carrying a lot mentally. In these moments, small triggers can feel amplified. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Sometimes, you feel exhausted even without physical effort, because your mind has been processing nonstop. 🍂

And when you spot yourself feeling these, you are allowed to pause, step away for a while, rest, and of course, you are allowed to reach out for support 🤍

We at UGAT Foundation offer individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe and compassionate space. If you feel like things are getting too overwhelming to carry on your own, you can reach out and be supported. ✍️

📩 Book a session today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

💬 Or, you may also message us on Facebook for free psychoemotional support sessions, available daily from 5 PM to 8 PM:
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

And remember, you’re not the problem, maybe you’ve just been carrying more than your mind can hold at present.🫂

Caption and Material by: Jhelsie Joy Dadivo



Reference:
Weyn, S., Greven, C. U., Schmidt, S. J., & Gillebert, C. R. (2025). Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Overstimulation in Daily Life: An Experience Sampling Method study. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7030961/v1

04/05/2026

🌿 Healing that Grows Within You🍃

Sometimes, what you need isn’t answers....but a moment to breathe. In the middle of stress, exhaustion, and overthinking, nature is there: quiet, yet deeply felt. 💚

Spending time in nature is a simple, free, and accessible way to support your well-being. Whether it’s walking in green spaces, gardening, creating art from natural materials, or spending time with animals, these moments help you slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with yourself. Research shows that connecting with nature can reduce anxiety and stress, improve sleep, enhance focus (especially for ADHD), and strengthen coping skills for depression and other mental health conditions. 🌱

When everything feels overwhelming, let nature hold space for you….and if you need extra support, Ugat Counseling Services and Sandaline are here for you. 🌿

We at UGAT Foundation offer individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe and compassionate space.
Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

Or you can message us through our Facebook Messenger account for free psychoemotional support sessions. Our lines are open daily from 5 PM to 8 PM.
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

If life feels heavy, step outside, breathe deeply, and let healing quietly grow in nature. 💚

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Caption and Publication Material by: Jhelsie Joy Dadivo

Reference:
Stein, D. J. (2020). A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials on the Effectiveness of Ecotherapy Interventions for Treating Mental Disorders. medRxiv.org - the preprint server for Health Sciences.

01/05/2026

This Labor Day, we lift our highest respect and deepest gratitude to all workers across the world: those who tirelessly juggle multiple roles, carry daily responsibilities, and continue to show up even when the system does not always give enough recognition, rest, or credit for their labor and strength. 🌿

It is not easy to carry life alone while navigating a system that often demands more than it gives back. Yet despite exhaustion, uncertainty, and pressure, workers continue to resist hardships in quiet and powerful ways, through perseverance, care, and survival.

Today is not just a celebration of labor, but also a reminder of collective struggle and collective care, that no worker should have to endure life’s weight alone. 💚

We honor all workers in the world who continue to persist, resist, and endure the everyday realities of labor with courage and dignity.

And in the spirit of pagdadamayan, support systems matter. If the weight becomes too heavy, help is available. UGAT Foundation is always available for individuals who need space to be heard, supported, and understood when everything is getting too exhausting.🫂

Book a Session Today in Center Counseling:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

Or you can message us through our Facebook Messenger account for free psychoemotional support sessions. Our lines are open daily from 5 PM to 8 PM.
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

To care for our workers is to care for our community, and in doing so, we also care for ourselves.💚 After all, care is a form of resistance and healing is a shared responsibility.🌍🤝

Caption and Publication Material by: Jhelsie Joy Dadivo

27/04/2026

Have you ever felt like a song wraps around you like a warm blanket after a bad day? That quiet moment when everything slows down….and somehow, you can finally breathe again. 🌿💭🎶
It turns out, there’s science behind it. Music with a slow, steady tempo (around 60–80 BPM) can help regulate your breathing, calm your nervous system, and even lower cortisol (your body’s stress hormone). In a way, it works like a gentle form of self-soothing, helping you process emotions and cope when things feel overwhelming. 🌧️
While music can be a powerful coping tool, you don’t have to go through heavy moments alone. Talking things through in a safe space can make a difference too. 🫂💚

We at UGAT Foundation offer individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe and compassionate space.
Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

Or you can message us through our Facebook Messenger account for free psychoemotional support sessions. Our lines are open daily from 5 PM to 8 PM.
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Healing doesn’t have to happen alone, sometimes it starts with a song, and continues with support. 💚



Caption and Publication Material by: Jhelsie Joy Dadivo

Reference:
Park, J., Lee, I., Lee, S., Kwon, R., Choo, E., Nam, H., & Lee, J. (2023). Effects of music therapy as an alternative treatment on depression in children and adolescents with ADHD by activating serotonin and improving stress coping ability. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 23(1), 73. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03832-6

20/04/2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 on April 15 🌿

As the world celebrates International Wellness Day, this global reminder to prioritize our mental wellness brings hope that the world is listening. The event highlights the importance of maintaining 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨, encouraging individuals and communities to adopt healthier lifestyles and promote 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔.

But the truth is, it shouldn’t be limited to just one day. 💚
Every day, we should choose ourselves: to rest when we’re tired, to connect with others, and to care for both mind and body.

It also reminds us that caring for our mental health is not just an individual responsibility, but a collective one.

Thus, we at UGAT Foundation offer individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe and compassionate space.
Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

Or you can message us through our Facebook Messenger account for free psychoemotional support sessions. Our lines are open daily from 5 PM to 8 PM.
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Because wellness is not just a one-day event, but a daily commitment. ✨

16/04/2026

"Your voice has power—beyond words, it’s a tool for connection, expression, and wellbeing.” 🎤

World Voice Day reminds us that when people aren’t heard, their mental health suffers. Feeling silenced or ignored can create stress, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem.

Speaking up is an act of self-care. Whether through conversation, journaling, or advocacy, your voice matters—and it deserves to be heard.

We, at 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

13/04/2026

"Autism Acceptance Month is more than recognition—it’s about understanding, inclusion, and celebration of differences.” 🧩

Every autistic individual brings a unique perspective and strength. Yet daily life can present barriers—misunderstanding, stigma, and environments that aren’t accommodating. These challenges impact mental health, self-esteem, and social confidence.

Acceptance isn’t just awareness. It’s creating spaces where differences are valued, voices are heard, and everyone can thrive. Let’s move from tolerance to true inclusion.

We, at 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

11/04/2026

Imposter syndrome happens when capable individuals doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as a “fraud,” despite evidence of their competence. Psychological research suggests that these feelings are common among high-achieving individuals, especially when entering new or challenging environments.

When this happens, it’s easy to minimize our achievements or feel like we don’t belong. But growth often places us in spaces that feel unfamiliar, and that discomfort does not mean we are unworthy.

Your presence in that space is not accidental. It reflects the effort, learning, and resilience that brought you there.

We, at 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025



Huecker, M. R., Shreffler, J., McKeny, P. T., & Davis, D. (2023, July 31). Imposter phenomenon. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/

Caption and Publication Material by: Mary Ann Aballa

09/04/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month, an initiative by the American Counseling Association that shines a light on the powerful role counselors play in supporting mental health, personal growth, and overall wellbeing.

This month reminds us that counseling is not just for times of crisis, it is a proactive step toward understanding ourselves, building resilience, and living healthier, more fulfilling lives.

“A counselor can help with…” Through the work of mental health, school, and career counselors, individuals are empowered with tools to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their goals.

Let’s continue to break the stigma, spread awareness, and support one another, because everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and guided toward growth.

We, at 𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐓 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025



Caption and Publication Material by: John Claire Patanayan