Stigma & Mental Health: How to Create "Safe Space" in Our Homes, Workplace, Community

Schedule: October 07, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

The pandemic clearly ushered in an era of greater awareness of Mental Health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a 25% global increase in reported cases of anxiety and depression across all demographics. The WHO continues to lead the call for increased consciousness of Mental Health while boosting physical immunity to Covid-19 and other diseases. 

While the loud call to action for initiatives and services to address this global crisis is being heard, the issue of "stigma" or "the negative opinion toward someone because of their mental disorder"  remains. With mental health issues permeating our very lives - at home, in school, in workplaces, and communities - statistics show that as much as 60% of people experiencing mental health challenges do not seek help nor are given the right kind of care on account of this stigmatization. A recent survey shows that 98% of people agree that mentally ill persons experience stigma and discrimination. 

To further advocate for this issue in October as World Mental Health Month, we invite you to bring your experience, current perspectives, and underlying beliefs that might help shed light on such stigma, discrimination, and misunderstanding. By asking the Adaptive Questions of "What-So What-Now what" let us together find ways that will help create a "safe space" for you and I to feel "it's ok not to be ok" and seek the right kind of help as needed.

Join us on October 07, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon as we have a conversation with Dr. Rodney Boncajes, a Psychiatrist and a Public Health Servant from the National Center for Mental Health. Let us know and understand the ramifications of these prevailing attitudes and prejudices that start with us, as we relate to and live with the realities of mental health challenges and reduce, if not eradicate, stigma and its far-reaching and devastating effects in all sectors of society. 

This event will be moderated by TLC’s Founder, Managing Director and W.E.L.L. Coach, Susan Grace Rivera.

The Science of Malnutrition: Understanding 21st Century Obesity

Schedule: September 02, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

Even before the pandemic shifted our lifestyles, people have already been searching for and applying the best practices to stay physically healthy and reach what we call #fitnessgoals. Nevertheless, issues surrounding malnutrition continue to abound.  

With the current COVID-19 pandemic further increasing risk factors for humans through increased stress and decreased physical activity due to environmental and social changes and restrictions, the problem of obesity continues to grow. In fact, in 2020, over 600 million people were already considered obese. 

With various studies showing that obesity can drastically impact one’s physical and mental health, it is thus important to inquire: What are the facts and misconceptions about obesity? What biological and environmental pressures make it easy to gain weight and hard to lose it? So what do these mean for each individual whose make up, constitution, and context – whether physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, financial, or environmental – are different? And now what can be done to start, stop, or continue and sustain the “right” nutrition plan?

Join us on September 2, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we tackle the Whats, So Whats, and Now Whats of the disease of obesity among Filipinos with our panelists of health experts, Oca Suarez, a trained Health and Fitness Coach specializing in Proper Nutrition for Healthy Productive Living and Longevity, Marjorie Lopingco, MSc Wellness. This event will be moderated by TLC’s Human Capital and OD Consultant, Liz Clarete.

Students, Parents and Teachers in the Digital Era: Post-Pandemic Lessons on How Learning is Changing in Radical Ways

Schedule: August 05, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

The current COVID-19 pandemic has radically transformed ways of working, living, and relating to each other on a global and national level. In the field of education, the global crisis has been an extraordinary time for learning. Educational systems, policymakers, teachers, students, and parents are exemplifying adaptability and resilience in transforming learning platforms and practices given these complex times.

In unpacking the real, relevant, and timely education landscape at present, it is pertinent to reassess the “New Normal” learning models and their subsequent implications. Is remote learning here to stay? As in the evolving workplace, are schools now approaching learning through a hybrid modality? Do students really learn best in a 3-dimensional world with teachers, classmates, and activities, or is all-virtual the way to go?

Join us on August 5, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we have a deeper discussion with our powerhouse of panelists in exploring the Whats, So Whats, and Now Whats of how the pandemic has forced parents, teachers, students, and all stakeholders in the education ecosystem to rethink and reimagine education. We shall be listening and learning from Trish Castro, Principal of DLSU Integrated School (DLSU-IS), James Lactao, VP for Student Affairs & Guidance Counselor of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), Elaissa Marina Mendoza, Independent Research Consultant, Danmaire Consing, Head of Admissions of Maria Montessori Children's School, Aaron Ustaris, 4th Year Management Student from UA&P, and Joy Licud, mother of home-schooled children from different levels.

This event will be moderated by TLC’s Founder, Managing Director, and W.E.L.L. Coach, Susan Grace Rivera.

Sustainable Lifestyles: How Climate Change and Global Warming are Changing the Way We Live

Schedule: July 01, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

Since the world transitioned to the Industrial Revolution era, humans have been emitting roughly 2.5 trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and increasing the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the air by more than 67%. We have reached the point by which our average global temperature has risen by around 1.1 degrees Celsius from that time. Scientists are anticipating that global temperatures will continue to rise for decades to come, escalating by as high as 2.3 degrees Celsius by 2050 as compared to the average temperature pre-industrialization.

The evidence is, therefore, in our midst. Global warming and climate change are affecting every inhabited region across the globe, with their environmental effects radically changing our lived and built environments.

As we see the impact of global warming and climate change around us, we must then ask ourselves: Now what can we do to understand, adapt and live with these complexities in our midst and reverse the damage we have wrought unto ourselves? How can we radically change our lifestyles to effect "climate justice" for all?

Join us on July 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we gather more insights and discussion on the role of global warming and climate change in our lives with Virgilio "Perry" Rivera, Board Advisor & Former President and CEO of Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. & ​​Philippine Ventures, Inc. He also authored “Tap Secrets: The Manila Water Story”, a publication of Manila Water showcasing their transformation into a world-class service provider.

This event will be moderated by TLC’s Founder, Managing Director, and W.E.L.L. Coach, Susan Grace Rivera.

Click the Registration link below to sign-up for FREE! This event is especially for Leaders across sectors and functions, Risk Managers, Human Capital Professionals, Environmental Advocates, and anyone who cares about our planet and sustainability.

HR and Talent Acquisition in Complex Times: How Jobs and Careers Are Changing in the New World of Work

Schedule: June 03, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

As we navigate through these complex and challenging times, we are called to adapt to the radical changes in the new landscape of work. With talents being a central driving force of every organization, the role of human resources, specifically talent acquisition, is radically changing given the tumultuous events brought about by COVID-19 and, now, the increasingly felt impact of Conflict and Climate crises.

In high-profile publications and surveys globally, regionally and locally, CEOs, Senior Leadership Teams, and Chief HR Officers widely share the same concerns and worries about people. Is the “great resignation” in the West already happening in our midst within Asia? What are people at work now asking for to join or stay in companies? Whether it is fully WFH or Hybrid as modes of working, what is the emerging response to clamor for greater focus on health, wellbeing and work-life harmony? How is technology and digitization showing its face in HR? In the midst of all these, how are talent strategies radically pivoting to address challenges in Talent Acquisition and, subsequently, engagement and retention? We seek to know and understand how these drivers and strategies are re-shaping the demographic profiles of our workforce, the competencies that are sought for by recruiting teams, and the very world of work.

Join us on June 3, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we have a powerhouse panel of discussants in a thought-provoking conversation with HR Vice President of Aboitiz InfraCapital - Kristina “Cindy” Rivera, Country TA Lead of Infosys BPM Philippines - Ems Chua, and VP for Business Services and Principal Consultant of KSearch Asia Consulting - Karmeli Kintanar.

Join us as we explore the “whats”, “so whats”, and “now whats” of the shifting role of HR with focus on Talent Acquisition.

If you are a/an:

- Business Owner or Function Leader

- HR Professional

- Search and Recruitment Professional

- Talent looking to land a new job - entry-level, mid-career, or at a more senior level

- Consultant, Coach, or L&D Professional …

this forum will have great take-aways!

This event will be moderated by HR Director of NTT Philippines, Ms. Veronica Estrella.

E-Cigarettes and Vaping: Is It Really Better Than Smoking? Learn About Its Pros and Perils!

Schedule: May 06, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

For years, tobacco smoking has been one of the long-running battles of humankind, where a cease or a pause even seems too out of reach. Day by day, cigarette smoking continues to inflict permanent damage to peoples’ bodies and normal functioning and even causes 8 million lives lost per year.

In search of safer ways to quit cigarette smoking once and for all, a new form emerged not so long ago – e-cigarettes and vaping. But, does vaping really live up to its promise of being a better and healthier option than tobacco? What are its potential harms and benefits? Like tobacco smoking, is vaping also bound to evolve as a major public health concern in the next few years?

Get a breath of fresh air in our TLC Community First Friday Forum (TLC F3) on May 06, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN, as we do a deeper dive into this relatively new way of delivering nicotine to one’s body. Join yet another powerful and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo, Executive Director of Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance, who will shed some light on the WHATS of e-cigarettes as an “alternative” to smoking, the SO WHATS of its realities from the global, regional and local point of view thru the lens of SEATCA, and the NOW WHATS of knowing what to do to better understand the “pros” and “perils” of these emergent habits and how we might deal with the pertinent issues surrounding usage.

This event will also be moderated by TLC Human Systems Consultant & Registered Psychologist, ICAP II, RSS, & CGAC, Ms. Teresita “Chit“ Castillo, President of Seagulls Flock Organization.

~ In partnership with Aon & Supported by Blue Eco Farm Spirulina and Kick-Start Coffee ~

SPIRITUAL BUT NOT RELIGIOUS: UNDERSTANDING THIS PHENOMENON

Schedule: April 01, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

In the workplace of our world today, the number one driver of engagement is meaningful work. This search for meaning has become more palpably felt as we all face the stark and painful realities brought about by the global crises that threaten our very existence as humankind- the pandemic, climate crises, war, and extreme poverty.

The youth of today are faced with stark realities that lead to asking the big questions of life- Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Where am I going? And it seems that the answers offered by the great religions no longer suffice. Pew research in the US shows that 3 out of 10 adults identify themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” This seems to be increasingly true elsewhere.

Join us on April 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN, as we delve deeper into the whats of the Spiritual But Not Religious or SBNR stance, the so whats of recognizing the ramifications of such a view of one’s self, and the now whats of understanding, relating, and living with this new way of showing up in the world in the different roles we play as parents, teachers, healers, or simply ordinary human beings trying to make sense of life while living in a predominantly Christian and Catholic nation.

We will be listening, having a conversation, and learning from Dr. Carmen “Pinky” Valdés, PhD, the former and first lay President of Assumption College, Philippines, and the forum will be moderated by Lawyer, TLC Consultant, and W.E.L.L. Coach, Atty. Eddan Macabulos.

~ In partnership with Aon & Supported by Blue Eco Farm Spirulina and Kick-Start Coffee ~

CONFLICT & OVERWHELM: What to do when you are experiencing these conditions?

Schedule: March 04, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

What is love like in times of adversity and crisis? Are you in love? Or just coming out of a relationship? How are you “finding love” in these tough times? How are relationships changing?

As we continue to learn and grow in our day-to-day lives, we keep close and in check the relationships that help us get through the ups and downs of this vuca-on-steroids world of ours.

While the pandemic is likely to become “endemic,” let’s all take a step back to assess opportunities and challenges that “drive and derail love.” And see how this learning impacts our decisions and actions towards our love relationships.

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum (TLC-F3) on February 04, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a Valentine-inspired love-filled conversation with Coach Aiza Caparas-Tabayoyong, a Parent & Relationship Consultant for the Love Institute since 2010 and a Certified Co-Active Life Coach, as she shares with us her insights and expertise in building and sustaining relationships during in these pandemic times.

The event will be moderated by Joy Ycasiano-Dejos, a Professional Certified Coach, TLC Human Systems Consultant, and Seasoned Workshop Facilitator.

~ In partnership with Aon & Supported by Blue Eco Farm Spirulina and Kick-Start Coffee ~

Love in the Time of Corona: Developing and Sustaining Romantic Relationships in Pandemic Times

Schedule: February 04, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

What is love like in times of adversity and crisis? Are you in love? Or just coming out of a relationship? How are you “finding love” in these tough times? How are relationships changing?

As we continue to learn and grow in our day-to-day lives, we keep close and in check the relationships that help us get through the ups and downs of this vuca-on-steroids world of ours.

While the pandemic is likely to become “endemic,” let’s all take a step back to assess opportunities and challenges that “drive and derail love.” And see how this learning impacts our decisions and actions towards our love relationships.

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum (TLC-F3) on February 04, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a Valentine-inspired love-filled conversation with Coach Aiza Caparas-Tabayoyong, a Parent & Relationship Consultant for the Love Institute since 2010 and a Certified Co-Active Life Coach, as she shares with us her insights and expertise in building and sustaining relationships during in these pandemic times.

The event will be moderated by Joy Ycasiano-Dejos, a Professional Certified Coach, TLC Human Systems Consultant, and Seasoned Workshop Facilitator.

~ In partnership with Aon & Supported by Blue Eco Farm Spirulina and Kick-Start Coffee ~

Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose in a Radically Changed World

Schedule: January 07, ‘22 | 10am-12nn

To kickstart the New Year, we invite you to embark on a journey of integration. Where the process of self-discovery arrives at a newfound purpose!

With the pandemic and other global realities transforming our lives, our perspectives are equally shifting. As we all ride the wave of recovery that beckons, thinking ahead might get in the way of allowing our true purpose to emerge.

Allow us to help you gain firm footing by grounding yourself in what the Japanese call “ikigai.”

Sure, let’s continue to imagine the future and plan around it. But we suggest you first reach into yourself and connect with what is arising in the present moment.

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum (TLC-F3) on January 07, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a meaningful conversation with Susan Grace Rivera, Wholistic Health and Wellness Advocate for 2 decades now, Practitioner of and Teacher of Meditation and Mindfulness, Human Systems Dynamics Professional, and W.E.L.L. Coach, as she shares with us her experiences and insights in discovering and bringing to life this concept called Ikigai.

The event will be moderated by the TLC Team of Millennials - Myda Fernando, Ella Juarez, and Amico Rivera!

~ In partnership with Aon & Supported by Blue Eco Farm Spirulina and Kick-Start Coffee ~

Prayer as Relationship with God: Rediscovering the Ancient Christian Contemplative Traditions of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina

Schedule: December 03, ‘21 | 10am-12nn

“Just by the very nature of our birth, we are on the spiritual journey.” - Thomas Keating

As we prepare ourselves for the Christmas season, we look back and reflect on the disruptive impact of Covid-19 on all aspects of our lives. 

Our relationship with ourselves, with others, and with our environment are also being upended by seemingly intractable forces like climate change and global warming, armed conflict, economic upheaval, and the growing inequity in wealth, education and basic human rights. External human upheavals have a way of calling us to look within   and ask - Where are we in our journey as humankind? Who are we, and why are we here, really? Where is God in all these and what kind of a relationship do we have?

Studies show that there is a revival and renewal of prayer and spirituality in the face of these almost insurmountable challenges we face.  

Join us in our last TLC Community First Friday Forum for this year on December 03, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a Spirit-filled conversation with Charit Montalban, a member of the Council of Service of the Contemplative Outreach Phils (COP), as she shares her views and experience on the Christian contemplative heritage  of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina. 

The event will be moderated by Human Capital Professional and TLC-Certified Coach who is a member of the COP and practitioner of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina - Ms. Faye Corcuera.

-In Partnership with Aon-

Prevention as Best Cure: Family as First Line of Defense Against Drug Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders

Schedule: November 05, 2021 | 10am-12nn

As we continue to celebrate World Mental Health Day, it is important to know how one can promote and adapt to a healthier and wholistic lifestyle. As we continue to live in a time of uncertainty and a time of crisis, there will be moments where one must juggle difficult experiences and decisions in one’s life.

In times of crisis, cases of drug abuse and other co-occurring disorders continue to surface within our society and highly affects all aspects of our wellbeing. Now more than ever, prevention as the best cure is a courageous and huge step in fighting through these challenging times. And it all can begin in one's own home, surrounded by one's own family.

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum on November 05, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a purposeful conversation with Teresita “Chit” Castillo, President of ISSUP Philippines, as she talks about how prevention as the best cure against drug abuse and other disorders can start within the corners of our own home.

The event will be moderated by TLC Consultant & W.E.L.L. Coach, Ms. Tina Sioson.

Food is Medicine Series: Transitioning to a Plant-Based Nutrition Lifestyle

Schedule: October 01, 2021 | 10am-12nn

As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it is very important to know the different aspects of our lives that can affect our own state of wellness.

With the abrupt changes that continue to rock our everyday routines and habits, it is now, more than ever, essential to consider steps that can contribute to improving our wholistic well-being.

The food we intake can very much contribute to the way we think, feel, and act. In the face of uncertainties, we must adapt and find ways to eat well and stay well for our mind, body, and soul.

Will a plant-based lifestyle work for me? If so, how do I transition from my hard-to-break-away from current eating habits, including fast-food diet and delivery staples, to a plant-based nutrition lifestyle?

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum on October 01, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a purposeful conversation with Marjorie Lopingco, MSc Wellness, as she navigates us toward ways to reach a healthier and more wholistic lifestyle.

The event will be moderated by TLC Human Capital and OD Consultant, Ms. Liz Clarete.

Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict at Home and the Workplace: Preventing Disagreements from Escalating | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: September 03, 2021 | 10am-12nn

Countries across the world and their governments are making hard choices about how to manage the COVID-19 and its emerging variants.

Crisis management experts have reported that the pandemic continues to disrupt humanitarian aid flows, peace operations, and crisis diplomacy, and it could be catastrophic for civilians caught in the midst of conflict, particularly refugees and displaced people.

Closer to home, in areas where there is armed conflict, the situation of the most vulnerable communities is further exacerbated by the pandemic such that water, sanitation, access to education, and livelihood is at risk.

As this eerily complex and strangely uncertain environment we live in continues in our own homes, workplaces, and communities, signs of stress in the face of economic pressures and health challenges can easily spark or worsen social tensions and conflict.

How do we deal with interpersonal conflict at home and the workplace? How can we prevent disagreements from escalating into full-blown disputes?

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum on September 03, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a meaningful conversation with Susan Grace Rivera, Wholistic Health and Wellness Advocate for 2 decades now, Practitioner of and Teacher of Meditation and Mindfulness, Human Systems Dynamics Professional and Conflict Mediator, as she shares with us her experience and insights that may guide us in navigating and resolving our own conflict situations.

How to build and sustain Personal and Team Energy in a demanding and stressful home/work environment? | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: August 06, 2021 | 10am-12nn

Lockdowns of various sorts, COVID-19 variants and surges, vaccination and mental health concerns…remote or hybrid work, business pivots, closures, and job loss.

These are only a few of the challenges we continue to face about one year and a half after the global pandemic was announced by the WHO. 
What is real is the physical and psychological fatigue that has set in which threatens to drain what is left of our personal and collective energy.

How do we deal with burn-out? How do we re-generate and restore depleted energy? How do we know what’s best for us, given our diverse personalities and circumstances?

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum on August 06, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a meaningful conversation with Joy Ycasiano-Dejos, a Professional Certified Coach and Seasoned Workshop Facilitator in the Energy Management domain. Let us explore and learn how we can renew and re-invigorate our individual and team energies in co-creating more enriching home and work environments. 

Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Leading Self—The ADDCARE Model | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: July 02, 2021 | 10am-12nn

Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Leading Self—The ADDCARE Model for Knowing and Understanding One’s Self and Developing the Ability to Connect and Build Relationships in Complex Times

One of the biggest sources of stress, anxiety, and depression in these complex, trying times is the failure to connect and build relationships.

In an environment when we are called into everything “RE” - from restarting to reinventing, to reconnecting and rebuilding, where does one start?

Join The TLC Solution Founder and W.E.L.L. Coach Susan Grace Rivera in this Meditation & Mindfulness Series on July 02, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN! Explore and discover how “leading one’s self” through the ADDCARE Model can potentially shift our perspective on how we connect, relate, and change the quality of our relationships with ourselves and others.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: June 04, 2021 | 10am-12nn

Why do the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or DE&I matter?

How important are DE&I in your organization?

What can you do to foster DE&I in your home, organization, and community?

Get the essential information and tools you need to drive the changes that will lead to co-creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizations, communities, and cultures. Let us, together, learn from the powerful example of a business and people leader!

Join us in our TLC Community First Friday Forum on June 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN as we have a deeper dialogue with Ms. Mitzie Antonio, FPM - Senior Vice President and HR Director of Nestlé Philippines on how a global industry leader like Nestlé translates DE&I from intention into action and results!

Personal Branding in the Gig Economy | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: May 07, 2021 | 10am-12nn

How can I attract attention in a very noisy virtual marketplace?

* What exactly is personal branding and why is it important especially in this day and age?

* How will having a strong personal brand help you?

* What steps do you need to keep in mind in order to successfully create your own brand?

Get to know Benny Benitez, a seasoned sales and relationship management practitioner with over 21 years of solid experience in the telecommunications industry. Benny is a Gen X serial Entrepreneur with Millennial Feels.

He currently owns and manages PRIME EDGE MARKETING CONSULTANCY - A digital agency that specializes in professionally managing social media assets. Prime Edge is also a digital content creator!

Food is Medicine Series | In partnership with Aon

Schedule: April 16, 2021 | 10am-12nn

Given the overload of mixed messaging, we receive from the web, figuring out what type of lifestyle works best for your overall wellbeing can be quite tough. At present, experts might say eggs are good for the body. But soon after, new information emerges to refute the claim. Confusing indeed!

TLC is bringing Marjorie Lopingco (MSc Wellness), President of the Health and Wellness Association to talk about how we can make sense of all the ‘special diet’ options out there. She is a Masters in Wellness graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and has completed a short online course from the Harvard School of Public Health entitled, “Creating a Culture of Health”. Marjorie collaborated with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for a pilot project to promote and help develop Health and Wellness as an industry cluster.

Marjorie is definitely one experienced individual in the realm of Wellness.