Understanding the Essence of Resilience: Guidance Heads Navigating Professional Demands

This phenomenological study navigates guidance heads into their resiliency. Three guidance heads in the Philippines were selected as research participants by employing purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Overall, 9 themes were gathered. The result revealed the following (3) themes on the live experiences: (1) demonstrate resilient leadership amidst various constraints and challenges, (2) empowering student-centered support, and (3) seeking innovative solutions to ensure practical guidance for students. On the coping strategies, there were three (3) themes emerged namely: (1) prioritize efficient resource management, (2) maintain a balanced approach and promote teamwork, and (3) manage stress effectively, maintaining work-life balance. On their insights; there are three (3) themes emerged namely: (1) role responsibilities and challenges, (2) personal fulfillment and motivation and (3) impact on students and community. The general implication of the results refined to the need to further improve the resiliency of the guidance heads. Finally, this serves as a basis for guidance heads in initiating intervention programs for guidance counselors to improve being resilient.