Book Summary: Who Moved My Cheese? – An Amazing Way to Deal With Change In Your Work and In Your Life

Circa 2002. While doing some research today, I came across one of the papers I did back in graduate school.  It’s a good read (the book I mean).  You guys should check it out. Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal With Change In Your Work and In Your Life By Dr. SpencerContinue reading “Book Summary: Who Moved My Cheese? – An Amazing Way to Deal With Change In Your Work and In Your Life”

Guide to registering for your PRC license in Psychology (Updated)

So, your application for registration without examination for psychologists and psychometricians has finally been approved.  Congratulations!  Now what’s your next move?  Below is a step-by-step guide to register for a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license in Psychology.  (Click here for more on Republic Act No. 10029 [The Psychology Law]). Updated Procedures (Based on the ‘Procedures andContinue reading “Guide to registering for your PRC license in Psychology (Updated)”

Featured on TV5’s Reaksyon with Luchi Cruz-Valdez (March 4, 2014)

Reaksyon: Walang kamatayang paghanga ng Pinoy sa basketball (Reaction: The Filipino’s never-ending admiration for basketball) As part of a segment on ‘Die hard’ Filipino basketball fans, a TV5 news crew came by my clinic to get my thoughts on the game of basketball in the Philippines as well as the role that social media plays in attractingContinue reading “Featured on TV5’s Reaksyon with Luchi Cruz-Valdez (March 4, 2014)”

Ever wonder why you read the same book or watch the same show over and over again?

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed that I have repeatedly watched—to some degree—the same movie each night before going to bed.  Oftentimes, I cut straight to my favorite parts and mouth choice lines even before they grace my iPad’s screen.  Other times, the film simply serves as ambient noise while I fall asleep. HaveContinue reading “Ever wonder why you read the same book or watch the same show over and over again?”

Finding that need to exercise

As I was preparing for my circuit training class one afternoon, a fellow trainee came up to me and asked, “How do I motive myself to exercise?”  I thought about it for a moment and replied, “Well, getting yourself to the gym would be a good start.  Once you’re here and see all of usContinue reading “Finding that need to exercise”

Long distance relationships: Are they workable?

In all honesty, the success of any long distance relationship boils down to four factors: Love, Trust, Resolve and a concrete Plan.  I believe that the absence of any of these factors could contribute heavily to the end of the relationship as well as some feelings of resentment, loss of self-worth, anxiety, and even depressionContinue reading “Long distance relationships: Are they workable?”

What are Millennials?

According to TIME Magazine’s Joel Stein, Millennials or Generation Y are people born between 1980-2000.  They are “fame-obsessed” and compared to the generation that is now 65 or older, “the incidences of narcissistic personality disorder are three times as high.”  Coined by Strauss and Howe, Millennials were described as having been empowered by the informationContinue reading “What are Millennials?”

Guide to submitting your PRC documents for registration without examination

If you have read this far, you are no doubt familiar with the ongoing application for registration without examination for psychologists, psychometricians, and respiratory therapists in the Philippines.  It is the moment that our profession has long been waiting for and–if I may say–a truly and exciting time for everyone involved.  With that, we areContinue reading “Guide to submitting your PRC documents for registration without examination”

Sidebar Feature: “Age Is Not An Issue” in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines

Awhile back, I was interviewed by one of the editors of Women’s Health Philippines’ and my good friend Regine Rafael for a sidebar piece on the subject of self-esteem.  Highest marks Reg! The sidebar (and more) can be found in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines that is out now wherever magazines areContinue reading “Sidebar Feature: “Age Is Not An Issue” in the May 2013 issue of Women’s Health Philippines”

Online Presence: Linkedin.com

As part of my ongoing mission to cultivate the digital immigrant within me, I have added another two websites geared towards promoting my services as a psychologist and speaker. Enter LinkedIn.com: LinkedIn.com Known to some people as ‘the Facebook of people in professional occupations,’ the purpose of LinkedIn.com is for users to build an contact network–up to the 3rdContinue reading “Online Presence: Linkedin.com”