Good Mood Session (GMA2/21-22)
Core-stretch Relaxation (CSR2/21-22)
Mindfulness Exercises for Wellbeing
(Cancelled) NEW! Guided Forest Bathing
Master Your Worries
(Cancelled) Mindfulness x Dream Catcher Handicraft Workshop @ CoPE Ding Ding
(Cancelled) 皮革創作工作坊 Creative Leather Workshop
Good Mood Session (GMA2/21-22)
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by course work, dissertation, interpersonal relationships, job hunting, or something else? Life can be stressful for many reasons. We may experience low mood or anxiety, and at times it is not easy to deal with these feelings.
The session is based on Cognitive Behavioral approach and is designed to address mild psychological distress. The session will provide you with practical skills to help you regulate your own mood and manage your stress level. Today, be the master of your own emotions and make the most of your life!
At the end of the session, YOU WILL HAVE:
- Better understanding of relationship between emotions, thoughts and behaviors
- Learnt skills to manage your stress and mood
- Learnt skills to alleviate worries and anxiety
Date: 11 Mar 2022 (Fri)
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Format: Online workshop via Zoom
Language: Cantonese
Class size: 50
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainer: Ms. Venus Wong, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARS
Registration: Register for Good Mood Session (GMA2/21-22)
Core-stretch Relaxation (CSR2/21-22)
Participants performed stretching exercises on yoga mats
We sit all day long for lectures, tutorials, working on assignments and browsing social media. The sedentary lifestyle may cause stiff neck, back pain and even psychological issues.
Join this Core-stretch Relaxation Workshop to break this unhealthy pattern! Core-stretch Relaxation allows us to engage and stretch muscles that are related to our posture. The workshop begins by activating and strengthening our muscles with mobility and targeted core exercises. It is followed by stretch exercises that target muscle fatigue associated with prolonged sitting during studying to relieve stress and tension.
At the end of the workshop, YOU WILL HAVE:
- Learned core exercises for activating and strengthening body muscles
- Practised stretch exercises for reducing muscle fatigue and relieving stress
Date: 15 Mar 2022 (Tue)
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Format: Online workshop via Zoom
Language: English
Class size: 40
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainer: Mr. Glen Joe, Exercise Physiologist, CSE, HKU
Registration: Register for Core-stretch Relaxation (CSR2/21-22)
Mindfulness Exercises for Wellbeing
「靜觀」是指「有意識地、不加批判地留心當下此刻而升起的覺察，藉以瞭解自己，培育智慧與慈愛」。培養這種專注覺察讓我們對自己內在狀況和周遭處境有更清晰的了解，從而能夠更善巧地應對各種情況和困擾。在這工作坊，我們會一起經驗一些靜觀減壓方法，學習專注當下，從而更加照顧自己的身心。
“Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose, in the present moment non-judgmentally in the service of self-understanding, wisdom, and compassion.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness can be described as being completely awake and present, moment by moment to what is happening within us and around us. It allows us to stay calm and make sane choices in face of daily stresses.
At the end of the workshop, YOU WILL HAVE:
- Experienced basic mindfulness practices
- Enhanced your awareness of the present
- Learnt to take better care of yourself
| MRW3/21-22 | MRW4/21-22 | |
| Date: | 4 Apr 2022 (Mon) | 4 Apr 2022 (Mon) |
| Time: | Group 1: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Group 2: 6:00pm – 7:00 pm |
| Note: The contents of the 2 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. | ||
| Format: | Online workshop via Zoom | |
| Language: | English | Cantonese |
| Class size: | 40 | |
| Fee: | Free | |
| Deposit: | Nil | |
| Trainer: | Ms. Irene Cheung | |
| Registration: | Register for Group 1 | Register for Group 2 |
About the trainer:
Ms. Irene Cheung, an experienced Clinical Psychologist in psychological assessment and treatment of mental health and counselling. She has completed the Foundation Training in teaching Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) jointly organized by Oxford Mindfulness Centre and the Hong Kong Mindfulness Centre. She has extensive experiences in conducting mindfulness training targeting different groups of people. Her training is characterized with the integration of strong scientific foundation and experiential exercises.
(Cancelled) Guided Forest Bathing
Trainer guiding participants for sensory exploration and connection with nature
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir
Guided Forest Bathing is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness and happiness. In this session, you will be led by a trained guide through a series of invitations that slows you down, awakens your senses, and supports you in building a deep, healing connection with nature in a variety of natural settings, such as: country parks, urban parks or other green spaces. It is gentle and accessible to almost anyone at any fitness level.
Guided Forest Bathing provides you the opportunity for self-reflection, supports you to gain better understanding of yourself and your relationship with others.
At the end of the session, YOU WILL:
- Learn authentic sharing and deep listening
- Enhance your self-confidence and self-awareness
- Develop empathy and self-care
- Appreciate and care for nature and the planet
| GFB1/21-22 | GFB2/21-22 | |
| Date: | 18 Feb 2022 (Fri) | 9 Apr 2022 (Sat) |
| Time: | Group 1: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Group 2: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Note: The contents of the 2 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. | ||
| Venue: | Lung Fu Shan | |
| Language: | Cantonese | English |
| Class size: | 10 | |
| Fee: | $50 | |
| Deposit: | $100 | |
| Trainer: | Ms. Amanda Yik | |
About the trainer:
Ms. Amanda Yik is the founder of Shinrin Yoku Hong Kong, an award-wining and most experienced bilingual Certified Forest Therapy Guide in Hong Kong, the first Asia-based Trainer with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs in the US, as well as an ICF Certified Professional Coach in Transformation. She advocates for incorporating nature time as a preventative and complementary healthcare intervention, and is deeply passionate about promoting regenerative behavioural change that will promote holistic wellbeing for both people and planet.
Master Your Worries
Can’t stop worrying about different things?
Have you or someone around you thought that you have been worrying too much?
Would you like to know how to spare yourselves from excessive worrying so that you can study or enjoy your life better?
This one-hour Zoom workshop is designed to share with you effective ways to manage worries. It addresses the association between worries and mild to moderate anxiety, using the evidence-based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Approach.
Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT) is a short-term, present-focused, scientific, structured approach to help people manage common mental health problems. Psychological Well-being Officers (PWOs) at CEDARS-CoPE are responsible for providing assessment and treatment with LICBT for students.
At the end of the session, YOU WILL:
- Understand the nature of anxiety and some common worry patterns
- Learn effective skills to manage your worries
- ***Receive individual follow-up on phone offered by our Psychological Well-being Officers at CEDARS-CoPE for personalized feedback
| MYW3/21-22 | MYW4/21-22 | |
| Date: | 23 Feb 2022 (Wed) | 8 Apr 2022 (Fri) |
| Time: | Group 1: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Group 2: 11:00 am – 12:00 nn |
| Note: The contents of the 2 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. | ||
| Format: | Online workshop via Zoom | |
| Language: | Cantonese | English |
| Class size: | 40 | |
| Fee: | Free | |
| Deposit: | Nil | |
| Trainer: | Ms. Joyce Li, Psychological Well-being Officer, CEDARS | Mr. Samson Wong, Psychological Well-being Officer, CEDARS |
| Registration: | Register for Group 1 | Register for Group 2 |
(Cancelled) Mindfulness x Dream Catcher Handicraft Workshop @ CoPE Ding Ding
生活在節奏急速的現代社會，也許我們都不得不面對繁重的學業壓力，每天都受到大量的資訊「轟炸」。可是，身體和心靈向我們發出的重要「訊號」，卻往往被視而不見。在最新推出的靜觀工作坊中，你可以靜下心來，放下手機，接收一下身體和心靈給你的「訊號」。
Living in the fast-paced, information-driven modern society, stress is almost inevitable for everyone. Being “bombarded” by all sorts of information every day, we sometimes are too exhausted to notice the most important signal of all: the message from our mind and body. Join the mindfulness handicraft workshop to take a break from the everyday hassle. Listen to what your body and mind have to say!
Mindfulness x Dream Catcher 靜觀 x 捕夢網工作坊
Trainer demonstrating how to make a dream catcher to participants
Dream catchers made by participants
捕夢網是印第安人的傳統手工藝品，寓意能夠帶來好夢。通過靜觀，專心製作捕夢網，從過程中覺察自己的情緒、思想和身體感覺。 完成後的捕夢網，可以送贈自己或轉贈家人和朋友，為自己及他人送上祝福。
| MDC5/21-22 | MDC6/21-22 | MDC7/21-22 | MDC8/21-22 | |
| Date: | 12 Apr 2022 (Tue) | 19 Apr 2022 (Tue) | ||
| Time: | Group 1: 12:00 nn – 2:00 pm |
Group 2: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Group 3: 12:00 nn – 2:00 pm |
Group 4: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Note: The contents of the 4 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. |
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| Venue: | CYM101, 1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre | |||
| Language: | Cantonese | |||
| Class size: | 8-10 | |||
| Fee: | Free | |||
| Deposit: | $100 | |||
| Trainer: | Ms. Javier Lee, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association | |||
(Cancelled) 皮革創作工作坊 Creative Leather Workshop
製作皮革用品的過程其實是與自己的一場對話。要怎樣打造一件專屬你的皮革小物？你選用的皮革顏色，刻印在皮革上的字句，甚至縫上的一針一線都承載著你的個人選擇。希望透過工作坊，大家能加深認識自己，發揮無限想像力，在一樣的載體框架中展現自己獨特風格，成就一件獨一無二的作品。
Making your own leather goods is indeed to engage in a dialogue with your own self. How can you personalize a leather item? It is all about your own preference. The colour of leather, the words you emboss or even the threads you sew speaks for who you are. Instill your piece with imagination and let it show your unique style that nobody else has!
工作坊內容：
- 製作皮革用品的基本工序，如打孔、縫製、皮邊打磨
- 在皮革上刻字句，打造專屬自己皮革小物
| LTH3/21-22 | LTH4/21-22 | |
| Date: | 25 Mar 2022 (Fri) | 8 Apr 2022 (Fri) |
| Time: | Group 1: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Group 2: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Note: The contents of the 2 groups are the same. Participants can choose to join either one of them. | ||
| Venue: | CYM101, 1/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre | |
| Language: | Cantonese | |
| Class size: | Maximum 12 | |
| Fee: | $50 | |
| Deposit: | $100 | |
| Trainer: | Ms. Eva Wong | |
導師簡介
Eva早年畢業於香港理工大學紡織及設計系，及後一直從事有關時裝設計工作，至2008年開始研習皮革工藝。她於2014年成立個人工作室，除了出品客製化皮具，亦定期開辦皮革工作坊，教授基本的製作技巧，鼓勵參與者在過程中注入自己的想法，創造既實用又別具心思的皮革小物。