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31
Aug 2024
(Sat)

Thriving Amidst Life's Challenges: Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2024)
Subject
Psychology & Counselling
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Date & time
31Aug 2024 (Sat)16:30 - 17:30 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Rm 302, 3/F, Admiralty Centre
Online Platform
Facebook
Speaker
  • Mrs Winnie Lee (Registered Counseling and Educational Psychologist) ;
  • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law)

Mrs Winnie Lee

Mrs Winnie Lee has over 30 years’ experience working in the education and counselling field. She started her career as a Social Worker in the Family Services of the Social Welfare Department in HK, then she was employed as a Child and Educational Psychologist in Australia for 9 years before working as a Counselling Psychologist in a local university for over 20 years. She now works privately as a counselling psychologist and a part-time lecturer cum clinical supervisor in local universities. With her many professional qualifications and extensive work experiences, Mrs Lee is well experienced in counselling cases of different nature including emotional problems, stress and anxiety, parenting, couple/family relationships, children with behavioural and emotional difficulties, mental health issues and other personal issues. She is knowledgeable in conducting a wide range of psychological assessments and training programmes for counsellors, teachers and parents.

Dr Rosa Kwok

Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

Enquiry
2975 5865 (emma.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Certificate for Module (Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy) Advanced Certificate in Psychology Advanced Certificate in Counselling

In this ever-changing world, we often face various challenges and adversity. However, even in the most difficult times, we have the ability to enhance our own sense of well-being. In this talk, registered counseling and educational psychologist Mrs. Winnie Lee will share with you how to incorporate mindfulness into your life, thus strengthening our resilience in the face of adversity. Research has shown that regular mindfulness practice brings many benefits, such as enhancing concentration and attention, regulating emotions, alleviating stress, and managing pain. Let's explore together how to reclaim inner peace and joy amidst adversity.

Language: Cantonese