Fr jaime bulatao biography

He taught in the Ateneo for a few years and left to pursue his masters in Experimental Psychology and doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Fordham. He established the Department of Psychology of the Ateneo in and co-founded the Psychological Association of the Philippines in Bulatao introduced group dynamics in the Philippines and wrote The Technique of Group Discussion He advocated the importance of understanding of the Filipino psyche, and undertook studies on Filipino culture, and the phenomena of spirituality and consciousness.

This led to his seminal Phenomena and their Interpretation: Landmark Essays As a clinical psychologist, Fr. Bu aimed to find the kind of therapy best suited for Filipinos, experimenting with different alternatives that combined both his knowledge of Western methods and his understanding of the local culture. He used hypnosis to understand these occurrences and other related paranormal phenomena such as ESP, clairvoyance, and telepathy.

Bu undertook experiments about altered states of consciousness and taught hypnosis and hypnotherapy. In , he published the book Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. At the turn of the century, he devoted most of his time grounding his thoughts about relationships through numbers and quantitative methods. Although Fr. He bridged the psychological divisions among and within humans through mind-reading.

He would even do hypnosis during his undergraduate classes! For his clients, they would leave finding themselves with less pain and with more peace. For all his awards and citations for his contributions to the field of Psychology in the Philippines, he was simply known as Father Bu by friends, faculty, and coworkers. He trained and inspired countless students, faculty, and practitioners who would go on and provide psychological services to people from all walks of life as he did.

In setting up the Bulatao Center, we have actualized Fr. In , Dr. Maria Lourdes Rosita A. Bu Project. This endeavor captured the narratives of his students, mentees, colleagues, and lifelong friends, unveiling the profound essence and extraordinary journey of Fr. Bulatao's life. The series, skillfully directed and written by Pauline Mangilog-Saltarin, was compiled into a three-part docuseries: Fr.

Bu: Teacher , Fr. Bu: Father of Philippine Psychology , and Fr. Bu: Seer of Minds and Hearts. The series premiered on what would have been Fr. Bulatao's th birthday on September 22, Following the success of the docuseries, Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University collaborated to adapt this visual tribute into a commemorative book.

By , this collaboration culminated in the publication of Fr. Bulatao, SJ [ 1 ] in celebration of Fr. Bulatao's centennial birthday. Edited by Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo, Maria Lourdes Rosita A. Cellano, this book includes insightful conversations with 15 individuals who were meticulously chosen by the Fr. The interviewees, who share a profound connection with Fr.

Bulatao as educators, students, mentees, and friends, offer valuable insights into his life and influence.

Fr jaime bulatao biography

The book offers a compelling collection of stories and insights from a notable ensemble, weaving a rich tapestry of diverse experiences. Among the featured contributors are Fr. Bienvenido F. Ma Lourdes A. Carandang, a renowned psychologist; and Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, a pivotal figure in academia and higher education leadership. It also highlights the role of Fr.

Bulatao's teaching assistants Dr. Ramos, and Dr. Gilda Dans-Lopez and his long-standing assistant of 30 years, Susan Cellano. The book unveils intriguing narratives, including Bernie Nepomuceno's discovery of her extraordinary talents during an 'altered state of consciousness' experience in Fr. Bulatao's class. It also features the story of John Wesley Y.

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