Active Listening (ALW1/22-23)
Ever wondered why so many people say they want to find a significant other who is a good listener?
Would you like to be one?
Active listening isn’t just good for finding potential romantic partners. It helps in more situations than you would think otherwise: job interviews, negotiations, or casual social interactions, just to name a few.
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the participants to the idea of active listening, as well as various practical techniques that enable the participants to not only better understand others, but also to guide a conversation as a listener.
At the end of the workshop, you will have learnt how to:
- Better grasp the main gist of what is being said
- Make a better impression on people you meet
- Steer a conversation towards desired topics or destinations
- Achieve all of the above in within different time-frames
Date: 18 Oct 2022 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: CYM302, 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Language: English
Quota: 20 – 30
Fee: Free
Deposit: $100
Trainer: Mr. Hanson Lau
Registration: Register for Active Listening (ALW1/22-23)
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Register for Active Listening (ALW1/22-23) waiting list
About the trainer:
Mr. Hanson Lau has been a certified court interpreter and translator for a good part of two decades; he is also a certified TEFL teacher and accent coach.
Networking Workshop (NWW1/22-23)
There is a Chinese saying which goes something like “it’s better to know the right people than to know the right words.”
Networking has always been an important ingredient for success, but it is more crucial and complex than ever in today’s world of interconnecting networks.
This workshop covers a wide range of networking aspects: from the basics, such as tips on attire and voice projection, how to cold approach someone, to how to build and sustain a personal network of your own.
At the end of this workshop, you will will have learnt how to:
- Present your best self
- Make cold approaches in different scenarios
- How to stay active in social situations and proactively create multiple connections
- Build and grow your own network that could span different fields of inquiry and expertise
Date: 25 Oct 2022 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: CYM302, 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Language: English
Quota: 20 – 30
Fee: Free
Deposit: $100
Trainer: Mr. Hanson Lau
Registration: Register for Networking Workshop (NWW1/22-23)
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Register for Networking workshop (NWW1/22-23) waiting list
About the trainer:
Mr. Hanson Lau has been a certified court interpreter and translator for a good part of two decades; he is also a certified TEFL teacher and accent coach.
Accent and Intelligibility: Breaking through your Communication Barriers (AAI1/22-23)
Do you feel self-conscious when interacting with fellow schoolmates or teachers who are native English speakers? Do you want to improve your English accent so that you can communicate with others more fluently?
Here is the chance for you to learn more and to practice with a registered speech and language therapist, so that you can interact with native English speakers more effectively.
This workshop is designed to improve your English accent and increase your speech intelligibility.
After this workshop, YOU WILL BE ABLE:
- To gain a general understanding on the concept of accent and intelligibility
- To learn about the benefits of increased speech intelligibility in campus and social life
- To better understand how certain sounds in English are made and how this commonly affect intelligibility
- To gain knowledge about available or prospective services for improving your accent and intelligibility
Date: 24 Oct 2022 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Format: Online workshop via Zoom
Language: English
Quota: 40 – 50
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainer: Ms. Imogen Dean, Register Speech and Language Therapist
Registration: Register for Accent and Intelligibility: Breaking through your Communication Barriers (AAI1/22-23)
A follow-up session will be held in a group of 5 – 16. This is a more in-depth training that will be provided for participants who have completed the workshop.
Follow-up session: 31 Oct 2022 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Format: Online workshop via Zoom
Language: English
Quota: 5 – 16
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainer: Ms. Imogen Dean, Registered Speech and Language Therapist
Remarks:
Registration link will be sent to participants upon completion of the workshop.
How to Stop Procrastination (HSP1/22-23)
Have you left tasks lingering on your to-do list for hours, or days, or even weeks? Many students have experienced procrastination when they have to meet multiple demands or complete “unpleasant tasks”. The behavioural pattern of procrastination can be counterproductive and hinders you from achieving what you want. Nevertheless, there are effective ways to deal with procrastination. Join this workshop to start learning ways to handle the stress brought about by avoidance and get things done.
At the end of the workshop, YOU WILL:
- Gain insights on individualized factors or patterns leading to procrastination
- Acquire strategies to overcome procrastination
Date: 17 Oct 2022 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Format: Online workshop via Zoom
Language: Cantonese or English (If any participant does not understand Cantonese, the workshop will be conducted in English.)
Class size: 20 – 30
Fee: Free
Deposit: Nil
Trainer: Mr. Philip Li, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARS
Registration: Register for How To Stop Procrastination (HSP1/22-23)
Master Your Worries (MYW1/22-23)
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 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
You are also welcome to join our 4-week 30-minute open group! We will focus on one common worry faced by HKU students in each session, and practice the worry management skills together. In attending this group, you can share your experience and listen to others to feel supported. PWO will facilitate the group. Feel free to join any one or all of them!
| Workshop MYW1/22-23 |
Open group 1 MYW1a/22-23 |
Open group 2 MYW1b/22-23 |
Open group 3 MYW1c/22-23 |
Open group 4 MYW1d/22-23 |
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| Date: | 23 Sep 2022 (Fri) | 5 Oct 2022 (Wed) | 12 Oct 2022 (Wed) | 19 Oct 2022 (Wed) | 26 Oct 2022 (Wed) |
| Time: | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | 6:00pm – 6:30pm | 6:00pm – 6:30pm | 6:00pm – 6:30pm | 6:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Venue: | MW103, 1/F, Meng Wah Complex |
MB100, 1/F, Main Building | |||
| Language: | Cantonese or English (If any participant does not understand Cantonese, the workshop will be conducted in English.) | ||||
| Class size: | 40 | 4 – 6 | |||
| Fee: | Free | ||||
| Deposit: | Nil | ||||
| Trainer: | Ms. Joyce Li, Psychological Well-being Officer, CEDARS | ||||
| Registration: | Register for Workshop | Register for Open group 1 | Register for Open group 2 | Register for Open group 3 | Register for Open group 4 |
Good Night, Sleep Tight (GNS1/22-23)
Can’t get to sleep all night? Feeling and looking tired all the time? Want some tips to have a better sleep?
This one-hour workshop is going to introduce sleep hygiene and effective ways to manage sleep problems to you, 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 common sleep difficulties and the mechanisms of sleep regulation
- Learn effective skills to improve sleep
- ***Receive individual follow-up on phone offered by our Psychological Well-being Officers at CEDARS-CoPE for personalized feedback
You are also welcome to join our 4-week 30-minute open group to learn more about sleep hygiene! In attending this group, you can share your experience and listen to others to feel supported, and get the opportunity to experience power nap at Sleep Pod. PWO will facilitate the group. Feel free to join any one or all of them!
| Workshop GNS1/22-23 |
Open group 1 GNS1a/22-23 |
Open group 2 GNS1b/22-23 |
Open group 3 GNS1c/22-23 |
Open group 4 GNS1d/22-23 |
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| Date: | 27 Sep 2022 (Tue) | 7 Oct 2022 (Fri) | 14 Oct 2022 (Fri) | 21 Oct 2022 (Fri) | 28 Oct 2022 (Fri) |
| Time: | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 6:15pm – 6:45pm | 6:15pm – 6:45pm | 6:15pm – 6:45pm | 6:15pm – 6:45pm |
| Venue: | CYM302, 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre |
CEDARS CoPE, 3/F, Main Building | |||
| Language: | Cantonese or English (If any participant does not understand Cantonese, the workshop will be conducted in English.) | ||||
| Class size: | 40 | 4 – 6 | |||
| Fee: | Free | ||||
| Deposit: | Nil | ||||
| Trainer: | Ms. Joyce Li, Psychological Well-being Officer, CEDARS | ||||
| Registration: | Register for Workshop | Register for Open group 1 | Register for Open group 2 | Register for Open group 3 | Register for Open group 4 |
RelaxaZONE – 30-minute Guided Relaxation Experience
Are you feeling “suffocated” by readings, assignments and examinations? Do you want to take a break and refresh your mind?
CoPE@CEDARS and HKU Libraries have created RelaxaZONE, and experience designed to alleviate your study stress and anxiety! Join our 30-minute Relaxation Session, online or face-to-face, guided by a Psychological Well-Being Officer and have a taste of calmness through mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques and simple stretching activities.
Let’s be kind and caring to ourselves, especially on stressful days!
| 30-minute Guided Relaxation Experience | ||
| Face-to-face groups | Online groups | |
| Date and Time: |
1 December 1pm (Thu) 1 December 2pm (Thu) 6 December 4pm (Tue) 6 December 5pm (Tue) |
5 December 1pm (Mon) 5 December 5pm (Mon) 12 December 1pm (Mon) |
| Venue: | Joseph Needham Room, G/F, Main Library | Via Zoom |
| Language: | English or Cantonese, depending on the participants | |
| Group size: | Maximum 10 | Maximum 30 |
| Fee: | Free | |
| Trainers: | Ms. Joyce Li, Psychological Well-being Officer, CEDARS | |
| Registration |
Face-to-face groups |
Online groups |
Introduction to Physical Theatre (MPT1/22-23)
Physical theatre performance
Physical theatre on stage
Physical theatre is a tool that builds self-confidence through a feeling of trust in one’s own abilities and judgment. Physical theatre teaches you vocal skills through breathwork and projection. More importantly, it teaches you to be more conscious of your physicality.
Think of the way you stand. Does it give you confidence? Experiment with different ways of standing. How does it feel?
Drama cultivates self-belief and resilience to give you tools for greater confidence in your daily life. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the fundamental techniques of physical theatre and apply them to improvisation and devising your own theatrical output.
Date: 12 Oct 2022 (Wed)
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: CYM302, 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
Language: English
Class size: 25
Fee: $50
Deposit: $100
In collaboration with: The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC)
Registration and payment: Register for Physical Theatre (MPT1/22-23)
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Register for Physical Theatre (MPT1/22-23) waiting list
Remarks:
No previous theatre experience/training is needed. The workshop is for every HKU student! This is a very intensive workshop. You must arrive on time; otherwise, you will miss some important segments.
Image Building – Personal Colours (IBC1/22-23)
Personal Colour Analysis – Defining skin tone
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Styling games
Personal Colour Analysis 「個人色彩分析」helps you find your “friend colours” and those who make you look pale and frumpy. It helps you get the most out of your wardrobe pointing you towards a palette that suits your own complexion.
Suitable colour and style can instantly improve your appearance. Wearing the optimal outfit will add a glow and flawless aspect to your complexion. Colour and style influence your state of mind and also affects your actions. When you are looking and feeling well, you will act well!
This lively workshop covers:
- Introduction of Colour Psychology
- Concept of Personal Colour (Identifying your suitable colour / Key elements in choosing outfits)
- Creating Good Impression by wearing the right colour for different occasions (e.g. a date, business & social networking event)
- Styling Game
- Personal Colour Analysis Demonstration
Date: 2 Nov 2022 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: Convocation Room (MB218, 2/F, Main Building)
Language: Cantonese
Class size: 20
Fee: Free
Deposit: $100
Trainer: Ms. Tiff Chan
Registration and payment: Register for Image Building – Personal Colours (IBC1/22-23)
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Register for Image Building – Personal Colours (IBC1/22-23) waiting list
About the trainer:
Ms. Tiff Chan is a Certified Japan Personal Colour Consultant 「個人色彩分析師」 and Image Consultant in Hong Kong, her philosophy “Choose Well Waste Less” and her sharing of “From a Shopaholic to a Smart Shopper” has received widespread coverage in the local media.
Tiff is experienced in tailor-made a range of suitable colour for Asians, colour usage in design and applying colour psychology in real lives. Her clientele is a broad mix of different ages, social statuses and her lively colour / styling workshops are popular among different industries e.g. banks, shopping malls, fashion brands and schools.
A Speed Dating Experience – Party Version (CSP1/22-23)
You are invited! Be one of our 100 guests for A Speed Dating Experience: Party Version on 5 November 2022
Have you been trying to join our Speed Dating but had no luck?
Are you wondering how to make new friends in face-to-face situations?
We hear you! Therefore, we are rolling out a party version of Speed Dating that can accommodate 100 participants!
With this travel-themed speed dating party, you will go on a journey to meet new friends through brief ‘dates’ with your peers. You will be given a chance to know each other and learn to focus on the personality and interests of an individual.
Join us and 99 others for a delightful afternoon where you can meet different people, polish your social skills, and discover your love language. You will also receive a set of dating tips in preparation for the party.
Activities: games, mingling time, and feedback among peers and from the trainers
After this party, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE:
- Loads of fun and laughter!
- Expanded social network
- Discovered your love language and its implication in your dating relationship
- Gained more understanding of effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Date: 5 Nov 2022 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed (outside HKU)
Language: English
Target: 50 males & 50 females (Minimum 80/ Maximum 100)
Fee: Free
Deposit: $100
Trainers:
Ms Heidi Tseng, Counsellor (Marriage and Family Therapist), CEDARS
Ms Yoki Hung, Counsellor, CEDARS
Ms Venus Wong, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARS
Registration: Register for Male Group / Register for Female Group
Waiting list (Please fill in this form if the workshop is full): Register for Male Group waiting list / Register for Female Group waiting list