UGAT FOUNDATION INC.

UGAT FOUNDATION INC. tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

We are a Jesuit apostolate, with an advocacy to promote and address the mental health and well-being of the underserved Filipino individuals and families through psychological interventions and family systemic approaches.

When you feel a profound kind of sadness, it may seem like there's no way out. It may become tempting to escape it all.F...
09/09/2026

When you feel a profound kind of sadness, it may seem like there's no way out. It may become tempting to escape it all.

Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to cope when you feel like ending your life.

Check out this post to learn more!

ABOUT UGAT ----

UGAT Foundation offers individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe, compassionate space.

Visit this link to learn more about us or to avail of our counseling services: https://linktr.ee/UGATFoundationInc

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Content by: Jebbie Tomas

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) WORKSHOP — RERUNHelp. Support. Heal.In times of crisis, your presence can make a differenc...
07/09/2026

PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) WORKSHOP — RERUN
Help. Support. Heal.

In times of crisis, your presence can make a difference.

Back by popular demand! We are bringing back our 2-Day Psychological First Aid (PFA) Workshop this October.

Learn practical, evidence-informed skills to effectively support individuals experiencing distress, grief, trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

This workshop is designed for mental health professionals, educators, HR practitioners, community workers, volunteers, care providers, and anyone who wants to respond to others with greater confidence, compassion, and care.

📅 OCTOBER 28–29, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 UGAT Foundation Training Room
3F RMT-CEFAM Building, Spiritual Pastoral Center, Seminary Drive,
Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

💚 WORKSHOP INVESTMENT: ₱4,000

Your registration includes:
✅ Workshop handouts
✅ Certificate of Participation
✅ Light snacks and lunch
✅ A contribution toward pro-bono counseling services for someone in need,

🌱 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

🔹 Psychological First Aid: What, Who, When, Why, and How
🔹 Action Principles: Look, Listen, Link
🔹 Core Elements of PFA
🔹 The Helper and Helping Skills
🔹 PFA in Anxiety, Grief, and Trauma
🔹 PFA in Individual and Group Contexts
🔹 Self-Care for Carers
🔹 Interventions on Su***de
🔹 Model A and practical PFA applications

🎟️ LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!

Equip yourself with the skills to become a more prepared, compassionate, and effective source of support when someone needs it most.

REGISTER NOW AND RESERVE YOUR SLOT!
🔗 tinyurl.com/pfaOctober2026

📧 [email protected]
🌐 ugatfoundation.com
📘 UGAT Foundation, Inc. on Facebook

A small act of care can make a big difference. 💚

Have you ever been so anxious that you felt overwhelmed?You probably found it hard to breathe. Or your heart may have ra...
03/09/2026

Have you ever been so anxious that you felt overwhelmed?

You probably found it hard to breathe. Or your heart may have raced so fast. You may have even felt like you were losing control.

If you've ever felt intense anxiety, then it might help to practice a grounding technique called the "3-3-3 rule."

You also don't have to deal with this alone. UGAT Foundation offers individual, couples, and family counseling in a safe, compassionate space.

Book a session here: https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

You can also message our FB Messenger account for free psychoemotional support sessions: http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3. We are open every day from 5-8 PM.

(Note: This free service is not a substitute for counseling and psychotherapy.)



Content by: Jebbie Tomas

Grief is not something to “get over”, it is something we learn to carry with gentleness. 💚 May mga araw na ramdam mo siy...
31/08/2026

Grief is not something to “get over”, it is something we learn to carry with gentleness. 💚

May mga araw na ramdam mo siya deeply, and may mga araw naman na tahimik lang pero nandiyan pa rin and that’s okay.

There’s no right timeline for grieving. Hindi ito minamadali, hindi rin ito nasusunod sa schedule. Sometimes it stays, sometimes it softens, but it never really disappears all at once. 🌿

It’s okay if you’re still learning to cope.
It’s okay when the memories come back.
It’s okay if moving forward feels slow.

We at UGAT Foundation remind you that grief doesn’t always look the same for everyone. You don’t have to rush your healing. You don’t have to go through it alone. 💚

Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

You may also reach us through UGAT SandaLine for free psychoemotional support sessions:

Available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Caption and Publication Material by: Czarina Lois Torres

Empowering Helpers in Times of Crisis We recently conducted a 2-day workshop on Psychological First Aid (PFA) for commun...
28/08/2026

Empowering Helpers in Times of Crisis

We recently conducted a 2-day workshop on Psychological First Aid (PFA) for community workers, educators, and healthcare workers.

The workshop provided participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the principles of Psychological First Aid, practice effective listening skills, learn more about common mental health concerns, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to become effective and compassionate helpers during times of crisis.

Through interactive discussions and experiential role play activities, participants were able to practice providing immediate, humane, and supportive assistance to individuals experiencing distress.

We are grateful to all our participants for their active participation and commitment to becoming more equipped to support their communities.

Together, we can help create safer, more compassionate, and supportive spaces for those in need. 💚

BASIC COUNSELING FOR THE POORA Practical On-Site Training for Helping Professionals & Community WorkersHow do we provide...
28/08/2026

BASIC COUNSELING FOR THE POOR
A Practical On-Site Training for Helping Professionals & Community Workers

How do we provide meaningful counseling support to individuals and families experiencing poverty and difficult life circumstances?

Join UGAT Foundation, Inc. for a 3-day experiential workshop designed to strengthen your basic counseling knowledge, practical helping skills, and confidence in working with Filipino individuals, couples, and families.

✨ What you’ll learn:
• Hands-on counseling skills and techniques
• Understanding family dynamics and couple relationships
• Basic counseling approaches and step-by-step interventions
• Experiential activities and self-processing
• Culturally relevant helping skills for Filipino communities

📅 October 6–8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 UGAT Foundation Training Room
3F RMT-CEFAM Building, Spiritual Pastoral Center
Seminary Drive, Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City

💚 Workshop Investment: ₱6,500
Includes handouts, Certificate of Participation, light snacks & lunch, plus a donation toward pro bono counseling services for an individual or family in need.

🎟️ LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!
Reserve your slot today: https://tinyurl.com/bcfpOct2026

📩 [email protected]
🌐 ugatfoundation.com
📘 UGAT Foundation Inc.

LISTEN. SUPPORT. CONNECT.

Strengthening Filipino Families Through Healing, Empowerment & Transformation

May days ba na kahit maliit na interaction, nakaka-drain na? 🔋There are days when social interaction feels heavier than ...
27/08/2026

May days ba na kahit maliit na interaction, nakaka-drain na? 🔋

There are days when social interaction feels heavier than usual—kahit simpleng chat, reply, or usapan nakakapagod na and that’s okay.

Low social battery days don’t mean you’re being distant or rude. It just means your mind and emotions need time to rest and reset. 💚

Hindi mo kailangang i-force ang sarili mong makipag-socialize kapag pagod ka na.
Hindi mo kailangang magpaliwanag lagi kung bakit tahimik ka.
Hindi mo kailangang maging available palagi.

Rest is not withdrawal—it’s recovery. 🌿

We at UGAT Foundation remind you that it’s okay to step back, recharge, and protect your energy without guilt.
Take your time. You’ll come back when you’re ready.

Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

You may also reach us through UGAT SandaLine for free psychoemotional support sessions:

Available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Caption and Publication Material by: Czarina Lois Torres

Kung sasabihin mo ang mind status mo ngayon, ano ito?This is your gentle reminder that in a world that moves fast and fe...
23/08/2026

Kung sasabihin mo ang mind status mo ngayon, ano ito?

This is your gentle reminder that in a world that moves fast and feels overwhelming, it’s okay to pause and check in with yourself.

Sometimes, we get so busy handling responsibilities, overthinking, and going through our daily routines that we forget our mind and heart also need to breathe.

Okay lang mag-slow down.
Okay lang huminto sandali.
Okay lang huminga without rushing everything. 💚

Hindi mo kailangan laging “okay” in a perfect way. Minsan, healing is just being honest with yourself about how you really feel.

Kumusta ka talaga today?

We at UGAT Foundation remind you that your mental well-being matters just as much as everything you do. You deserve space to rest, reflect, and reset.

Huminga ka muna. You’re doing your best. 🌤️

Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

You may also reach us through UGAT SandaLine for free psychoemotional support sessions:

Available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Caption and Publication Material by: Czarina Lois Torres

National Relaxation Day invites you to soften your pace, take a pause, and allow yourself a moment of rest.You don’t alw...
15/08/2026

National Relaxation Day invites you to soften your pace, take a pause, and allow yourself a moment of rest.

You don’t always have to be productive, rest is not wasted time, it is your mind and body recovering and resetting.

Relaxation can look like lying down without guilt, taking a quiet break, listening to calming music, or doing absolutely nothing at all.

You don’t need to earn rest. You deserve moments of stillness simply because you are human. 💚

This National Relaxation Day, we at UGAT Foundation remind you:
Rest is not a reward—it is a form of care. 🌿

Book a Session Today:
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025
https://tinyurl.com/UGATCounseling2025

You may also reach us through UGAT SandaLine for free psychoemotional support sessions:

Available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Caption and Publication Material by: Czarina Lois Torres

☔ Rainy days often slow everything down, our routines, our energy, even our emotions.And sometimes, we notice that we fe...
10/08/2026

☔ Rainy days often slow everything down, our routines, our energy, even our emotions.

And sometimes, we notice that we feel a little heavier too… not just because of the weather, but because slower days can also make space for thoughts and feelings we usually set aside.

That’s why it matters to be gentle with yourself during this season. 🌿

You don’t always have to be productive.
You don’t always have to push through.
You are allowed to rest without guilt.
And if things feel overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone.

We at UGAT Foundation remind you that emotional well-being deserves the same care as physical safety during rainy days.
Take it slow.
Be kind to yourself.
You’re doing your best. 💚

UGAT Foundation offers 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

You may also reach us through UGAT SandaLine for free psychoemotional support sessions:

Available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3
http://m.me/ugat.sandaline.3

Caption and Publication Material by: Czarina Lois Torres

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3F Spiritual Pastoral Center (CEFAM), Ateneo De Manila University
Quezon City
1107

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