PANABO CITY – Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) conducted Stronger Minds, Healthier Workplaces: Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Program for its employees, featuring learning sessions and activities on mental health, stress management, and workplace relationships.
Human Resource Management Director Raquel J. Edjec presented the rationale for the activity, citing the demands of institutional responsibilities and personal commitments that may expose employees to prolonged stress and affect their well-being and work performance.
The program was anchored on Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 04, s. 2020, and Republic Act No. 11036, or the Mental Health Act, which support the promotion and protection of mental health in the workplace.
The morning session also included a Manaaki New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship Learning Session and a discussion on stress management and emotional wellness facilitated by resource person Klent Rodni M. Delima, PhDc.
In the afternoon, employees participated in five breakout sessions covering emotional intelligence, workplace relationships, creative expression, mindfulness, and relaxation. These included Stronger Connections: Group Sessions on Emotional Intelligence and Healthy Workplace Relationships, with the theme “Tara, Usap Tayo!”; Color My Emotions; Pause and Breathe: Mindfulness and Relaxation Activity; Laughter Yoga Therapy; and Musical Wellness: Move to the Music, Feel the Wellness!
