Fourth-year psychology students from the University of Batangas Lipa City (UBLC) conducted a psychoeducational outreach program titled, “Lakas at Pag-asa: Paglalakbay mula sa Nakaraan Tungo sa mas Maliwanag na Bukas,” at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Female Dormitory, November 3.
The event centered on highlighting the importance of hope and personal growth through specialized therapeutic activities and a seminar led by Ms. Arlene Rose J. Abanto, focusing on the link between acknowledging past experiences and achieving emotional healing.
The core of the gathering was a seminar led by Ms. Arlene Rose J. Abanto, who discussed the topics of hope and faith, specifically tackling how acknowledging one’s experiences can serve as a stepping stone to healing. This was followed by an open forum for participant reflections.
The seminar was complemented by therapeutic activities designed to facilitate emotional release and self-reflection. Participants viewed inspiring stories about transformation and redemption. Another core activity was the use of paper and crayons to create drawings that symbolized their strengths, struggles, and aspirations. They subsequently shared these artworks, demonstrating progress toward emotional healing.
The program concluded with the giving of tokens and certificates to express appreciation to all who contributed to the event.