How Relationships Change After Children & Careers – Reconnect With Online Couples Counselling

by Pinoy Therapy Feb 5, 2026 Read time: 3 minutes Relationships change. What once felt effortless, long conversations, carefree dates, shared hobbies, can become harder to find amid the constant rhythm of demands that come with raising children and building a career. For many couples, this…

Pakikisama vs. People-Pleasing: How to Say No Without Guilt

by Pinoy Therapy Nov 24, 2025 Read time: 5 minutes Filipinos are known for their exceptional warmth and deep sense of community. At the heart of this cultural trait lies pakikisama, a value that emphasizes harmony, camaraderie, and maintaining good relationships. While pakikisama fosters unity, there’s…

Exploring the Pressure to Always Be Productive: How Hustle Culture Affects Filipino Mental Health

by Pinoy Therapy Sep 29, 2025 Read time: 4 minutes The constant drive to achieve more, work harder, and never stop striving is a narrative many Filipinos are all too familiar with. This phenomenon, commonly known as hustle culture, often glorifies overworking and equates rest with…

Overwhelmed by Emotions? How to Stay Calm & Cultivate Gratitude Daily

by Pinoy Therapy Apr 1, 2025 Read time: 6 minutes Life can be challenging, and the weight of overwhelming emotions like anger, frustration, and stress can feel all-consuming at times. For many Filipinos, especially overseas workers far from their homes and loved ones, these emotions are…

Coping with Redundancy: How to Build Resilience and Find New Job Opportunities

by Pinoy Therapy Mar 9, 2025 Read time: 4 minutes Facing job loss or redundancy is never easy. Whether you’re part of the rising number of Filipinos losing their jobs or a former Overseas Filipino Worker returning home to uncertain prospects, the emotional and logistical challenges…

OFW Stress Management: How Filipino Breadwinners Can Cope While Working Overseas

by Pinoy Therapy Mar 2, 2025 Read time: 5 minutes Being the primary breadwinner for a family is a heavy responsibility. For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), this reality often means making extraordinary sacrifices, leaving the comfort of their homes and the company of loved ones…