August 8, 2023
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Mapúa University
Representing the Psychological Association of the Philippines Special Interest Group for Persons With Disabilities (PAP-SIG-PWD), Dr. Antero Rosauro V. Arias, Jr. of the Mapùa University School of Health Sciences delivered a talk on the subject “Pagkalinga sa Sarili ng Mga Magulang na May Mga Mag-aaral na May Espesyal na Pangangailangan,” in an event sponsored and organized by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD) on July 20, 2023.
The lecture on self-care or “pagkalinga sa sarili” was delivered using the lens of the Mental Health Program of the Tanggapan ng Katuwang sa Pangkalusugang Mental ng Tagaytay.
PFRD is a non-profit organization that has a long history of existence since its inception in 1949. It has the distinction of being the oldest nongovernmental organization that has worked for several decades to address the needs of individuals with disabilities. Aside from recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations involved in rehabilitation through the Apolinario Mabini Awards, PFRD aims to provide the necessary coping skills for Parents of Children with Disabilities.