LAMBILOS THERAPY An Indigenous Filipino Counseling Approach

lamiblos ni babay

Where did traditional psychology originate

In Europe and America

What influences Eastern psychology

Philosophies and religions like Confucianism Taoism and Zen

Why is Eastern influence important

It highlights different ways of understanding human behavior and emotions

What is Lambilos Therapy

An indigenous Filipino psychotherapy focusing on nonverbal communication emotional warmth and cultural connection

Who benefits most from Lambilos Therapy

Clients who express feelings indirectly rather than through direct verbal communication

Who developed Lambilos Therapy

Fr Francis Ervis Habilla

What is the purpose of Lambilos Therapy

To make counseling culturally relevant and accessible to Filipinos

What Filipino values influence Lambilos Therapy

Pakikipagkapwa malasakit and relational connectedness

Why may Western talk therapy not fully work for Filipinos

It may not match Filipino styles of emotional expression

What does Lambing mean

Affection and tenderness

What does Alindog mean

Charm and grace

What does Malasakit mean

Deep concern and empathy

What does Biro mean

Humor and playfulness

What does Ina represent

Motherly nurturing

What does Lingap mean

Protective care and compassion

What does Orasyon mean

Prayer and spiritual connection

What does Sayaw or Sining mean

Expression through dance or art

What is Lambing in therapy

Building rapport through warmth care and gentleness

What are examples of Lambing

Giliw aruga and kalinga

What is Biro in therapy

Using humor to ease tension and help expression

Why is humor important in Filipino culture

It helps cope with pain and makes sharing easier

What is Haplos

Healing through supportive presence or touch

What does Haplos aim to provide

Safety comfort and ginhawa

What is pakikipagkapwa

Shared identity and connection with others

What is ginhawa

A state of well being comfort and inner peace

What is loob

The inner self including deep thoughts and feelings

What is pagtatagpo

Building connection before addressing problems

What is pakikiramdam

Sensitivity to unspoken emotions and nonverbal cues

What is kuwentuhan

Storytelling in a natural conversational way

What is paggabay

Gentle guidance respecting the client values

What is the role of the counselor in Lambilos

A companion or kasama who shares the burden

What is mabuting loob

Genuine goodness and sincerity in helping others

What is the key lesson from the silent daughter case

Consistent love care and patience can lead to healing

What techniques were used in the case

Lambing biro haplos and emotional persistence

Why integrate Lambilos with Western therapy

To create culturally sensitive and effective counseling

What is an ethical concern in Lambilos

Proper use of touch and respecting boundaries

A client avoids direct discussion of emotions but shares stories indirectly

Use kuwentuhan to allow natural expression

A client seems silent but shows emotional cues through body language

Apply pakikiramdam to understand unspoken feelings

A client feels distant from the therapist

Begin with pagtatagpo to build trust and connection

A client is overwhelmed by problems and feels heavy emotionally

Use lambing and haplos presence to provide comfort and ginhawa

A client laughs while talking about painful experiences

Recognize this as biro used as a coping mechanism

A counselor gives direct advice without sensitivity

This violates paggabay which requires gentle guidance

A therapist acts distant and overly formal

This contradicts the role of kasama or karamay

A client values family opinions strongly

Respect this during paggabay and decision making

A therapist uses touch without consent

This raises ethical concerns and violates boundaries

A client gradually opens up after consistent care and warmth

This reflects the effectiveness of lambing and relational connection

What is the main focus of Lambilos Therapy

Healing through relational warmth cultural understanding and indirect communication

What makes Lambilos Therapy unique

It integrates Filipino values emotions and nonverbal communication into counseling

What is the ultimate goal of Lambilos Therapy

Achieving ginhawa through connection empathy and shared human experience