by Ateneo Bulatao | Sep 12, 2017 | Thought of the Day
What is your goal when you talk to your child today? Is it to correct or to connect? Studies on effective parenting suggest that we must begin with warmth and affection, thus forming the foundation for guidance, boundaries and control. Without the warmth, our efforts...
by Ateneo Bulatao | Sep 8, 2017 | Thought of the Day
Discussions between the Ateneo Bulatao Center and leaders of corporations have shown that leaders seem to forget the factor of the self in the equation of effective leadership. The “self,” as conceptualized in mindfulness, does not refer to personality...
by Ateneo Bulatao | Aug 29, 2017 | Thought of the Day
Comic strip creation, as an art, is a viable vehicle to cognitive behavioral therapy. Because art is considered to be an enjoyable activity, comic strips provide means for a safe and secure exploration of unruly and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings (Smith, 1985)....
by Ateneo Bulatao | Aug 14, 2017 | Thought of the Day
One client at the center was recently referred for intense psychological outbursts where she lashed out at her parents and siblings. In therapy, when asked what she wanted as a goal of her sessions, she said she wished to not feel intense emotions. Studies show this...
by Ateneo Bulatao | Aug 4, 2017 | Thought of the Day
A number of parents who seek help at the Ateneo Bulatao Center say this: “Why do my children need so much assistance with homework and projects? I did everything for myself in school and I did ok!” A question to ask: What is the parent’s underlying...
by Ateneo Bulatao | Jul 24, 2017 | Thought of the Day
A core problem of depression is ruminating thoughts, where one becomes caught up in distressing or pessimistic thinking, which then leads to emotional distress. Mindfulness meditation strengthens the capacity to detach from distracting thoughts. Hence, a regular...
