Group launches 'text counseling' for seafarers
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MANILA, 7 September 2007—A Church-based group has formed a public service program that would allow seafarers and their families to undergo counseling even through short messaging service (SMS).
UGAT Foundation, a Jesuit Family Apostolate for Grassroots Families, expressed concern over various “personal and relational stress” mostly suffered by seafarers abroad and their families in the Philippines.
In a bid to somehow address their concern, the organization this week launched “Daungan”, an online psycho-spiritual support system for Filipino seafarers and their families.
Its head Fr Nilo Tanalega, SJ, said the program offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers/family of seafarers and trained counselors.
Access to a listening ear is as easy as sending an SMS to or calling mobile number 0915-9389715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors.
“Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations,” said Tanalega.
The priest said it’s not just individualized attention that the program offers but also “strategic linkages”.
He said that if for instance a personal counseling is needed, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care providers.
“The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply,” said Tanalega.
Through its weblog (daungan.blogspot.com), the program also provides for opportunities for seafarers/families of seafarers themselves to give their peers support and advice.
The site also offers articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections.
Tanalega said visitors can also use the blog to form communities and plan formation programs. (Roy Lagarde)
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 20:01 — CBCP News
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
GMA NewsTV Article
Group launches ‘text counseling’ for seafarers
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With help from a Church-backed group, Filipino seafarers and their families can now get counseling services through text messaging.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said UGAT Foundation, a Jesuit family-oriented group, launched the online psycho-spiritual support system dubbed “Daungan."
Seamen who wish to avail of the service can send a text message or call mobile number 0915-9389715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors.
“The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply," said Fr. Nilo Tanalega SJ, who heads the program.
Tanalega said “Daungan" offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers and their families, and trained counselors.
“Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations," he said.
He said that if personal counseling is needed, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care providers.
On the other hand, the service offers a web log (daungan.blogspot.com), offering opportunities for seafarers and families of seafarers to give peers support and advice.
The site also offers articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections. - GMANews.TV
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With help from a Church-backed group, Filipino seafarers and their families can now get counseling services through text messaging.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said UGAT Foundation, a Jesuit family-oriented group, launched the online psycho-spiritual support system dubbed “Daungan."
Seamen who wish to avail of the service can send a text message or call mobile number 0915-9389715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors.
“The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply," said Fr. Nilo Tanalega SJ, who heads the program.
Tanalega said “Daungan" offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers and their families, and trained counselors.
“Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations," he said.
He said that if personal counseling is needed, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care providers.
On the other hand, the service offers a web log (daungan.blogspot.com), offering opportunities for seafarers and families of seafarers to give peers support and advice.
The site also offers articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections. - GMANews.TV
Thursday, September 6, 2007
DAUNGAN Soft Launch at Veritas' Pamilya Muna
Last September 5, 2007, UGAT informally launched Daungan, an online support system for Filipino seafarers and their family through the Veritas radio show "Pamilya Muna."
Daungan representatives Fr. Nilo E. Tanalega, SJ, Maribel Veloso and Karen Vardeleon talked about the life of the seafarer and their family. Pamilya Muna is hosted by Bernard Cañaberal & the Family Rosary Crusade Community.
Official Press Release
Launching the DAUNGAN Online Support System:
Anchoring Seafarers and their Families to Faith and Wellness
Few realize that being a seafarer or the spouse/child of a seafarer mean various personal and relational stress, most of which if left unattended can progress to crisis proportions. UGAT Foundation hopes to increase the resiliency of the Seafarer Family through an accessible supportive resource network.
September 1, 2007--- This September 2007, Jesuit Family Apostolate UGAT Foundation launches “DAUNGAN”, an online psycho-spiritual support system for Filipino seafarers and their families. This program offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers/family of seafarers and trained counselors.
Access to a listening ear is as easy as sending an sms to or calling mobile number +0915.938.9715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors---more so, they are mostly fellow seafarers and spouses/children of seafarers as well who knows firsthand what these families are going through. Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of “hellos” and “goodbyes”, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations.
It’s not just individualized attention that this program offers but strategic linkages. If personal counseling is needed, for example, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care-providers. The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply.
Through its weblog, http://daungan.blogspot.com, the program also provides for opportunities for seafarers/families of seafarers themselves to give their peers support and advice. Articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/ Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections are also offered by the site, to be updated by the counselors and the subscribers themselves. If interested, visitors can use the blog to form communities and plan formation programs.
For more information, please contact UGAT Foundation through 02-4265992, 02-4266001 loc 4871 and ugat@admu.edu.ph.
Anchoring Seafarers and their Families to Faith and Wellness
Few realize that being a seafarer or the spouse/child of a seafarer mean various personal and relational stress, most of which if left unattended can progress to crisis proportions. UGAT Foundation hopes to increase the resiliency of the Seafarer Family through an accessible supportive resource network.
September 1, 2007--- This September 2007, Jesuit Family Apostolate UGAT Foundation launches “DAUNGAN”, an online psycho-spiritual support system for Filipino seafarers and their families. This program offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers/family of seafarers and trained counselors.
Access to a listening ear is as easy as sending an sms to or calling mobile number +0915.938.9715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors---more so, they are mostly fellow seafarers and spouses/children of seafarers as well who knows firsthand what these families are going through. Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of “hellos” and “goodbyes”, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations.
It’s not just individualized attention that this program offers but strategic linkages. If personal counseling is needed, for example, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care-providers. The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply.
Through its weblog, http://daungan.blogspot.com, the program also provides for opportunities for seafarers/families of seafarers themselves to give their peers support and advice. Articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/ Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections are also offered by the site, to be updated by the counselors and the subscribers themselves. If interested, visitors can use the blog to form communities and plan formation programs.
For more information, please contact UGAT Foundation through 02-4265992, 02-4266001 loc 4871 and ugat@admu.edu.ph.
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