Becoming a Competent and Ethical Practitioner of Psychology

      Last December 7, 2012, we,the 25 Fourth Year BS Psychology students of Rizal Technological University Pasig Campus together with our adviser, Prof Agnes Montalbo attended the 6th annual seminar about "Becoming a Competent and Ethical Practitioner of Psychology" at Provincial Gymnasuim, Trece Martires Cavite. It's really an interesting topic and opportunity for us to learn more about practicing psychology as our field of specialization.

  Speakers on the said seminar were former President of Philippine Psychological Association, Dr. Maria Caridad Tarroja; and Dr. Felipe Escano. Dr. Tarroja discussed the Republic Act 10029 which is also known as the Philippine Psychology Act; the Ethical Standards and the Career path for psychology majors while Dr. Escano discussed how Psychiatrists and Psychologists work hand on hand. We learned a lot from them which will be helpful for us to be a competent and ethical practitioner of psychology.

    During lunch break, we were very proud to see the special number of clients at Cavite Center for mental Health Psychological Services. They dance the most popular song today and that is the "Gang Nam style". I'm so happy to see them dancing that song because even me I can't get the steps of that dance. While eating our lunch, we were entertained from the intermission number of clients. Before the seminar proceed to second speaker, we were energized by the icebreaker prepared by Dr. Tarroja and it really tests our mental abilities but we enjoyed it!

   I also enjoyed participating at the open forum. Imagined! I was able to speak in front of many people which is one of my weaknesses. I was able speak with the former president of Philippine Psychological Association. Even though I feel so nervous on that time, I'm happy na rin because I saw  my friends, schoolmates and most espcially our professor, Prof. Agnes Montalbo cheered me. Before I went at the center of the gymnasium I've already feel tense because I feel I can't speak in front of them. As I was speaking, I feel I'm like a candle or ice which is continue to melt because of many eyes looking at me but then I was able to say what was in my mind. Unfortunately, I forgot to share my experiences regarding the answer that I am explaining. I feel my self-confidence was boost up to 10% because of what I did. I think this was the most unforgettable moment that I've ever experienced! I will really treasure that short moment speaking in front of  honorable Dr. Caridad Tarroja.

    Before the seminar end, we were also entertained by  the last speaker because he discussed about love.. He gave inspirational quotes about love and how neurotransmitters like dopamine and sorotonin increases when a person is in love. I admit as a students, we were very interested in topic like love.

     At the end of the seminar, our stomach is not just full of food but our mind as well was full of knowledge and ideas not just from the captivating words of speakers but also from those students who participated during the open forum.

     After the seminar, we had a short tour at Cavite Center for Mental Health. We were guided by one of the OJT there and I like the way she gave information about CCMH. 

    After seminar and tour, we decided to went to Tagaytay where we did overlooking at Taal volcano. It's really relaxing because of the fresh and cool air. We're so very happy and we enjoyed staying there even just a short period time.