Many clients in relationships characterized by invalidation, contempt, dismissiveness, betrayal, control, and manipulation with partners who may present to the world as successful, charismatic and even gregarious experience a range of psychiatric and psychosocial fallout including confusion, rumination, regret, helplessness, self-blame, self-doubt, hypervigilance, apathy, negative mood states such as anxiety, and physiological impacts as well.

The standard approach of “shared responsibility” in relationships can often reinforce the cycle of self-blame, loss of individuation, and decision “stuckness” clients often struggle with in these relationships.

This session will cover:

• Understanding the constructs of narcissism and antagonism and how these dynamics show up in relationships.
• The fallout of narcissistic dynamics in close relationships.
• The tenets of an antagonism informed model when working with clients experiencing narcissistic relationships

The keynote will be a custom recorded session followed by a LIVE Q&A with Dr. Ramani who will answer audience questions in real time

Interact with peers and exchange opinions and insights in a structured networking focusing on current advances and issues in mental health

This session will explore generational perspectives on mental health in Filipino families and workplaces, and how therapists can bridge these gaps in practice.

Key Takeaways:

• Cultural expectations and generational divides
• Addressing mental health with parents and elders
• Communication techniques to foster intergenerational empathy

Explore the psychological impact of high social media usage in the Philippines, one of the world’s most connected countries, and how clinicians can support digital well-being.

This will cover:

• Internet addiction, cyberbullying, and online trauma
• Tools to help clients create healthier digital habits
• The role of tech in therapy: from apps to AI

This session will cover:

• Knowing and understanding our childhood woundedness caused by our family dynamics: From functional to dysfunctional and the negative rules and messages in troubled families
• What are the characteristics of Post-Traumatic Stress Reactions? Understanding the traumatized child, factors related to the severity of traumatic stress reactions, and adverse childhood experiences
• What are the factors in healing our wounded child? Factors that modulate or dilute traumatic stress reactions, how to change our internal messages, and how to forgive our wounded child.

Addressing the challenges solo practitioners face. This session offers practical guidance for self-care, peer support, and continuous development.

Discussion Points:

• Counsellor burnout and compassion fatigue
• Finding supervision and mentorship locally
• Collaboration in a decentralised system

A closer look at employee wellbeing in organisations, how to advocate for mental health support, and creating psychologically safe workplaces.

Key Takeaways:

• Legal framework and employer obligations
• The mental health toll of hustle culture
• Equipping HR and leaders with mental health literacy

With an estimated 1 in 5 Filipinos experiencing a mental health issue, access remains a core issue. This session explores solutions from public and private sectors.

This includes:

• Government initiatives and grassroots movements
• Increasing the number of registered practitioners
• The role of telehealth and community-based programmes