The Wellness Series is holistically designed and focuses on 4 aspects in life which are financial, psychological, emotional and spiritual.
At the end of the session, each participant should be able to:
Financial aspect: demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, financial analysis, and financial decision-making, enabling them to make informed and strategic financial decisions in personal and professional contexts.
Psychological aspect: be able to analyze and apply fundamental psychological concepts, such as motivation, cognition, emotion, and social influence, to better understand human behavior in various contexts. Participants will develop insights into the psychological factors influencing decision-making, interpersonal relationships, and overall mental well-being, fostering a more informed and empathetic approach to personal and professional interactions.
Emotional aspect: will possess the knowledge and skills to recognize, manage, and leverage emotions effectively. They will be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence by understanding their own emotions and those of others, cultivating empathy, and employing strategies to navigate emotional challenges in personal and professional settings. Participants will develop the ability to foster positive emotional climates and build stronger interpersonal connections.
Spiritual aspect: gain a deep understanding of spiritual principles and practices, exploring the intersection of personal values, meaning, and purpose. Participants will develop the capacity for self-reflection, mindfulness, and the application of spiritual insights to enhance their overall well-being. Additionally, they will be equipped to appreciate and respect diverse spiritual perspectives, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and contributing to a more holistic approach to life.
Meet Your Speakers
Ruby Mañalac is currently the COO of Emovation, Inc., the business unit of emotional intelligence and a proud affiliate of The Profiles Group of Companies. Her passion and purpose are to spread emotional intelligence with innovation as she advocates healing a currently hurting world while bringing out the best performance of people.
She is one of the pioneers of The Profiles Group of Companies during its inception in 1999 and has been with the organization for over a decade. She has served in different capacities and has risen to her current role.
Ruby, a dedicated practitioner of Emotional Intelligence, was interviewed on ANC and CNN regarding this subject matter.
Ruby has attended EI certificate courses twice in Sydney, Australia, and was one of the international speakers at the Genos Singapore International Conference last 2018 for best practices of EI. She was also part of the delegation that attended the Genos Hawaii, USA International Conference in 2019. She has had over a hundred talks and seminars about emotional intelligence with raving praises about her performance and expertise.
She espouses that her significant learnings on emotional intelligence are through practice and life, saying, “It is best to start taking the first step and progressing.”
Dr. Mariel Kristine T. Rubia is a licensed psychologist with 14 years of clinical experience using different treatment modalities such as solutions-focused therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and eclectic therapy. For organizational needs, Dr. Rubia calls on her expertise in test development and practical application of psychological principles to develop, validate, and standardize industry tests. In recent years, she has worked for an HMO provider catering mostly to BPO clients, delivering much-needed mental health services to employees. Her leadership, work ethic, reliability, and knowledge have contributed to her team’s successful programs.
For private practice, Dr. Rubia serves as a clinical psychologist at the ME Rubia Psychological Assessment Center and is a practicing Forensic Psychologist with a specialization in annulment and violence against women and children cases. Dr. Rubia completed her Master of Arts major in Industrial Psychology (cum laude) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (magna cum laude) at the University of Santo Tomas. Her research on the “Development of a Crime-Related Shame and Guilt Scale for Prisoners in the Philippine Context” was published in the Journal of Forensic Psychology.
She regularly participates in seminar workshops and conferences on testing and scale development abroad, with her latest as an online poster presenter at the International Congress of Psychology Convention in the Czech Republic. As an educator, Dr. Rubia currently teaches at the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde’s Human Resource Management Program, sharing her extensive experience in recruitment, labor relations, and training.
Dr. Tito G. Almadin is a Professional Mental Health Counselor
He worked as a Guidance Counselor at San Beda University for 2 years and Every Nation Leadership Institute for 5 years.
He has various educational training and experiences in Psychology, Theology, urban missions, Education, and Christian Counseling.
He is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor at the National Christian Counselors Association in Florida, USA, and a Resource Speaker on Mental and Emotional Health Care to various schools, companies, and various institutions both in secular , social, and spiritual organizations.
He is a member of the International Counseling Association, namely the American Association of Christian Counselors and the National Christian Counselors Association in the USA.
He is a member of the Family and Pastoral Counselors Association of the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Christian Counselors and is currently Life member of the Philippine Mental Health Association.
Married to Carol for 29 years and has a son named Ansel.
Jeffrey Orante is a licensed advisor of both Mutual Funds and Life Insurance under Sun Life of Canada, Philippines. He is a business and finance teacher at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, an advocate of financial literacy, an avid biker, and a certified educator by Google and Microsoft.
He is likewise invited as a guest speaker to share his passion for financial literacy. With a unique blend of expertise in finance and education,
Jeff is dedicated in empowering individuals achieve financial success while promoting greater financial awareness and helping individuals make informed decisions about their money.
Off-duty, you can find him cruising the open road, embracing the thrill of biking, and exploring new horizons. A faithful husband and affectionate father of two kids.
