John Guilaran, PhD
@johnguilaran.bsky.social
Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas
Assoc. Editor, Phil. Journal of Psychology
Research: social support, disaster & climate change psychology, traumatic stress
Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com
Personal W: JohnGuilaran.com
Assoc. Editor, Phil. Journal of Psychology
Research: social support, disaster & climate change psychology, traumatic stress
Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com
Personal W: JohnGuilaran.com
I summarised some of the guidelines that our media (and social media users like us) may use to ensure that our reports and social media posts contribute to (psychological) safety in the aftermath of a hazardous event, like an earthquake.
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I summarised some of the guidelines that our media (and social media users like us) may use to ensure that our reports and social media posts contribute to (psychological) safety in the aftermath of a hazardous event, like an earthquake.
This arvo’s outdoor biking was graced by a rainbow. Lovely.
October 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This arvo’s outdoor biking was graced by a rainbow. Lovely.
Statement of the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas for the #WorldMentalHealthDay.
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Statement of the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas for the #WorldMentalHealthDay.
I will be giving a talk on providing post-disaster mental health and psychosocial support on 22 October at the CFOS AV Hall, University of the Philippines Visayas. This talk is open to the public. If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUt...
October 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I will be giving a talk on providing post-disaster mental health and psychosocial support on 22 October at the CFOS AV Hall, University of the Philippines Visayas. This talk is open to the public. If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUt...
It was a good five days in Thailand.
October 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It was a good five days in Thailand.
Roamed Thailand’s Grand Palace grounds today.
September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Roamed Thailand’s Grand Palace grounds today.
If you’re in the Philippines, you may check the hazards in your area, for free. Visit hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph. Check the likelihood of your house, office, or school to be exposed to ground shaking during earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and other hazards. #HazardHunterPH (1/3)
September 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
If you’re in the Philippines, you may check the hazards in your area, for free. Visit hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph. Check the likelihood of your house, office, or school to be exposed to ground shaking during earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and other hazards. #HazardHunterPH (1/3)
Currently participating in a workshop on hazards mapping. I used to just work with hazard mappers as their psychologist. Now, I guess it’s time for me to participate in the mapping itself.
September 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Currently participating in a workshop on hazards mapping. I used to just work with hazard mappers as their psychologist. Now, I guess it’s time for me to participate in the mapping itself.
Saw this on X. Indeed, effective counsellors/therapists facilitate growth. In so many times, just “validating” (especially that which remains at this level) just reinforces behaviors and cognitions that lead to the client to remain stuck.
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Saw this on X. Indeed, effective counsellors/therapists facilitate growth. In so many times, just “validating” (especially that which remains at this level) just reinforces behaviors and cognitions that lead to the client to remain stuck.
Saturday morning biking around the university campus. Did a good 10k.
September 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Saturday morning biking around the university campus. Did a good 10k.
Today is #WorldBicycleDay. I learned how to ride the bike at 38. Starting is never too late.
June 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Today is #WorldBicycleDay. I learned how to ride the bike at 38. Starting is never too late.
Here are some photos from our recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These were shot RAW using Canon M50.
April 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Here are some photos from our recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These were shot RAW using Canon M50.
Statement of the UPV Division of Social Sciences on the anniversary of the 1986 People Power Uprising www.facebook.com/share/1BQgxj...
February 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Statement of the UPV Division of Social Sciences on the anniversary of the 1986 People Power Uprising www.facebook.com/share/1BQgxj...
January 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The last sunset of 2024, from Boracay Island, Philippines. Photo taken using Canon M50.
December 31, 2024 at 10:35 AM
The last sunset of 2024, from Boracay Island, Philippines. Photo taken using Canon M50.
The best sunset in the world…
December 30, 2024 at 9:37 AM
The best sunset in the world…
A pleasant afternoon, from my side of the world.
December 30, 2024 at 9:12 AM
A pleasant afternoon, from my side of the world.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 20
#booksky
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 20
#booksky
December 24, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 20
#booksky
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 20
#booksky
Crossing the pond today.
December 22, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Crossing the pond today.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 19
#booksky
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 19
#booksky
December 22, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 19
#booksky
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers
Day 19
#booksky