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ContentsA Message from the Director 3

Highlights 4 - 7Love of Learning

Study Smarter, Not Harder: Knowing Your Learning and Study Strategies 9Improving Your Concentration 10

Beauty, Excellence and LifestyleImage Building 1001 11

Wine Appreciation as a Life Skill (Introductory) 12Wine Appreciation as a Life Skill (Advanced) 13

Emotional IntelligenceUnderstanding Your Emotional Intelligence 15

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution 16Courage and Confidence

Be a Master of Your Worries 17How to be a Dynamic Speaker 18

Being Assertive without being Aggressive 18Self-management

Time Management 20Progressive Muscular Relaxation Exercise for Well-being 21

Mindfulness Relaxation Exercise for Well-being 22Social Intelligence

How to be a Lady/Gentleman (Social Etiquette Training) 23Effective Listening 24

Empathetic Responding 25Love and Intimacy

He Talks, She Talks 27Relationship Wars - Why do we argue so much? Can we stop hurting each other? 28

Autonomy and Family RelationshipUnderstanding Family Dynamics - Regaining Your Autonomy 29

Mental Health First Aid Training 30 - 31Workshop Schedule 32 -33

Workshop Registration 34Registration Rules 35

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Dear students,Greetings and welcome back! We are pleased that you are joining us, either as a returning student or a new student. After a long and refreshing summer vacation, we now look forward to the new academic year.

This “double cohort” year signifies a new era of university education in Hong Kong. With the implementation of the new curriculum focusing on the totality of students’ learning experience, students are expected not only to pursue academic success but also to become inquisitive learners, inter-cultural communicators, and community advocates who are willing to contribute to the betterment of society.

CEDARS-Counselling and Person Enrichment (CoPE) is committed to supporting your total learning experience and preparing you to be the “ideal HKU student” by offering a wide range of co-curriculum programmes.

For new students, the First Year Seminars and Pathfinding: Exhibition on Learning Opportunities at HKU (p.5) are something you can’t miss. You will get useful tips on how to live a well-balanced and successful university life from caring staff and senior students. You are highly recommended to take the quick assessments on the Psychometer(web-based psychological profile, psyax.cedars.hku.hk), to know more about your character strengths and how well you adjust to the life at HKU so that you can better plan for your study and social life at HKU.

We conduct Person Enrichment Workshops that suit the needs of both new and returning students. The “Love of Learning” series will help you develop solid study skills and learning attitudes for your university education. The workshops in the areas of “Courage and Confidence” and “Social Intelligence” as well as the Peer English/Cantonese Tutoring Programme (p.5) will help you to be an effective inter-cultural communicator. You may also consider joining the peer support programmes and social inclusion learning projects (p.5-7) which are a platform for you to be involved in advocacy work for HKU students with special needs or under-privileged groups in society.

A good start is half way to success. I hope that all of you will grasp these opportunities for self-enhancement and make your university life a memorable experience! This booklet contains details of the co-curriculum activities mentioned above. I am sure it is worth your time to go through it.

Dr Eugenie Leung

Director of Counselling and Person Enrichment

CEDARS – Counselling and Person Enrichment

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Start your self-exploratory journey by completing these tests in Psychometer:

Enhancement Group for Direct Entry to Year 2 Students

• University Adjustment Checklists: Available in both Chinese and English, covering seven areas including social life, academic life, campus and hall-related life etc.

• The Goals Scale: Check if you have adequate determination and ways to achieve your goals.

• Time Management Questionnaire: Assess your time-management practices, which will affect your intellectual productivity and grades.

Psychometer is a one-stop online resource hub which provides you with:• A wide range of self-help tests on university

adjustment, learning strategies, personality, stress etc.

• Tracking function where you can review your progress• Informative and helpful online tips for your

enrichment• Privacy where your results will be protected

Visit psyax.cedars.hku.hk.

This programme is designed to facilitate better university adjustment for students who are directly admitted from associate degree to higher diploma (AD, HD) to year 2. It aims to enhance students’ self-understanding, recognise one’s personal strengths, build up mutual support among direct entry students, obtain necessary resources on supporting services and set more realistic expectations of university life. In view of the fact that no separate orientation programme is arranged for this group of students, this programme is tailor-made to fill the service gap.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Enhanced coping skills to deal with challenges of

transition from AD or HD to year 2• Received mutual support among AD or HD students • Recognised personal resources and strengths

Date: 25 September 2012 (Tuesday)Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Mrs Yoki Tyler, Counsellor, CEDARSLanguage: Cantonese Class size: Maximum 30Fee: Free of charge (No deposit is required)Registration: hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.

aspx?ueid=19424

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Path�nding: Exhibition on Learning Opportunities at HKU

First Year Seminars

First Year Experience Website

Want to be an e�ective inter-cultural communicator?

Di�erent supporting units will showcase exciting learning opportunities available at HKU, both inside and outside the classroom. You can get a better idea of how to plan university life and know where to go for assistance. This event is jointly organised with the Academic Advising O�ce.

Date: 26 - 27 September2012 (Wednesday – Thursday)Time: 12:00 noon - 3:30 pm Venue: Sun Yat-sen Place

This series of seminars will provide you with �rst-hand information from successful senior students, excellent teachers, and caring sta� to better plan your university life. At the seminars, new students may ask any questions about the learning journey and get a good start by knowing the basic survival skills and also where to seek further information and assistance when necessary. Details will be announced by emails.

Check out more activities organised by CEDARS, faculties, departments and other units for �rst-year students.cedars.hku.hk/fye

Join Peer English Tutoring and Survival Cantonese Programmes!

“Peer English Tutoring”: This is a 30-minute face-to-face chat session with a native or near-native English-speaking Peer Tutor, jointly organised by the Centre of Applied English Studies (CAES) and CEDARS.

“Survival Cantonese”: These practice sessions conducted by Peer Tutors cover some basic day-to-day survival Cantonese for non-Cantonese speakers. It is ideal for newly arrived non-Cantonese speakers. This programme is jointly organised by the Chinese Language Centre and CEDARS.

Details will be announced by emails.

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Be a community advocate for people with different special needs!

• HEA Kiosk Project: Manage a social enterprise in HKU HEA Kiosk is a collaboration between CEDARS and New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (“New Life”). The Kiosk carries sales items such as handicraft (created by people with mental disabilities), environmentally-friendly as well as fair trade products. Located on 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre, the Kiosk is jointly managed by student volunteers and vocational trainees from New Life. Student volunteers will learn how to promote social inclusion through running a social enterprise.

• FitMind Ambassador Scheme: Fight against stigma of mental illnessThis Scheme is jointly designed and managed by CEDARS, Hong Kong Early Psychosis Intervention Society (EPISO) and Jockey Club Early Psychosis Project (JCEP).  It is a service learning programme for HKU students to develop the attitude and skills for interacting with people who need support, contribute to the destigmatization of mental illness and promote social inclusion in Hong Kong. As a student volunteer (FitMind Ambassador), you will serve as a “personal trainer” for people with mental illness. 

• Guided Social Coaching for Students with Social DifficultiesThis Project aims to raise awareness and concerns on the needs of students who suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder such as Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. CEDARS will recruit and train a group of “Social Coaches”, who will provide peer support and guidance to students who encounter social difficulties due to their developmental limitations. Through various activities and interactions, “Social Coaches” can improve their interpersonal sensitivity and enhance their helping skills.

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• Peer Tutoring Service for Students with Special Educational NeedsThis service aims at helping students with special educational needs due to learning disabilities and/or other types of disabilities. CEDARS will recruit postgraduate students with experience serving as an academic tutor and with flexibility in working with people with learning disabilities. The recruited peer tutors will provide one-to-one learning support and/or study skills to groups of students who encounter learning problems due to their disabilities. Previous peer tutors reported a great sense of satisfaction and better understanding of people with disabilities.

• Mental Health First Aider: Complete Mental Health First Aid Training and promote a caring HKU campus with us! (Read p.30-31 for more information.)

Details of the above projects will be announced. Please stay tuned to our mass emails and Facebook (facebook.com/cedarscope).

Self-Help?

FAQ videos (http://cedars.hku.hk/faq)• What are the social

responsibilities of university students?

• Are there any support services for students with disabilities?

• How can I promote a more inclusive campus environment?

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Improving Your Concentration

Do you have trouble concentrating when you study?Is your concentration span less than optimal?If your answer is YES, this workshop is right for you. This workshop provides students with advice on learning strategies with a focus on how to study with improved concentration.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Explored how your concentration works• Identified the blocks to your concentration and their causes• Learned techniques to improve your concentration

Date: 15 November 2012 (Thursday)Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Ms Iris Lam, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARSLanguage: English or Cantonese (Depending on participants)Class size: Minimum 20 / Maximum 30 Fee: $20

Code: IC1/12-13

Self-Help?

Study Smart Website (cedars.hku.hk/studysmart)• How to get the most out of your lectures?• How to take good notes for lectures and readings?

FAQ videos (cedars.hku.hk/faq)• Are there any resources for me to improve my English?• How can students and teachers work together to achieve better student learning?• I find it difficult to handle my studies. Where can I seek help?

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Female Group Date: 5 October 2012 (Friday)

Male Group Date: 8 October 2012 (Monday)

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah

ComplexTrainers: Ms Pamela Lay Language: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 10 /

Maximum 20Fee: $50

Code: IBF1/12-13

Code: IBM1/12-13

Image Building 1001

Your look will inevitably influence people’s impression about you, because the way you dress is a form of self-expression. In this workshop, with the help of an art director, you will learn how to• Look good in six easy steps• Analyse trends• Find out your preferred styles of outfit and those to

be avoided• Work with accessories effortlessly• Use colours in a smart way• Select clothes that fit your body shape• Develop a wardrobe that suits you

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Enhanced your awareness of your choice of clothing• Recognised the types of clothes and accessories that fit

your body shape and your style• Gotten tips on selecting suitable clothes for various

occasions

About the trainer: Pamela Lay has over 20 years of working experience in Styling, Art Direction, Trend Prediction and Branding. She has worked in Hong Kong, Toronto, New York and Paris with renowned companies such as Leo Burnett, Ogilvy & Mather, Club Monaco, Studio Edelkoort, Joyce, Blanc de Chine, Bossini and Fendi Asia Pacific.

Note: Participants need to wear an outfit that they think may leave a positive impression to others to the workshop.

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Wine Appreciation as a Life Skill (Introductory)

Wine, in addition to being worthy of academic study, is increasingly becoming a life skill, with interest in wine escalating across the world, and nowhere more strongly than Asia.

This course is both theoretical and practical. The �rst half provides a foundation of wine knowledge such as factors a�ecting the taste and style of wine, and o�ers advice in areas such as wine etiquette, and food and wine matching. The second half is a guided wine-tasting, showing you how to recognise, smell and taste wine, and then evaluate it.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will be:• Knowledgeable about basic wine-making• Comfortable about wine etiquette in a social setting• Con�dent about how wine should be appreciated in the glass

Date:

Group 1: Group 2: 3 November 2012 10 November 2012 (Saturday) (Sa turday)

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah Complex Trainer: Ms Annabel Jackson (Wine and food consultant)Language: EnglishClass size: Maximum 24Fee: $180

Code: WA1/12-13

Code: WA2/12-13

Important Note: Students who wish to apply for the course must be 18 years old or above.

About the trainer: Ms Annabel Jackson has been working in the wine and food industry for 20 years. She began as a journalist and critic, went on to write 10 books, worked in public relations, and is now an educator and consultant. She works with the hotel school in Macau, conducts corporate training classes, and has been helping with HKU programmes for more than �ve years.

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Wine Appreciation as a Life Skill (Advanced)

This two-hour class assumes you already have some basic wine knowledge. The class concentrates on the small details in the vineyard and the winery which a�ect the taste and style of wine.

Things ranging from soil type, the date of picking, to the use of oak will be covered. The theory should give you a �rmer understanding of why there is average wine as well as very good wine – and how to tell the di�erence. Four quality wines from France will be tasted, including a white Burgundy (Chardonnay), a red Burgundy (Pinot Noir), a red Rhone (Syrah) and a red Bordeaux (blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot). The tasting should help participants identify the characteristics of di�erent grapes (tannin, acidity and so on, including weight and mouth-feel).

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Learned the factors which a�ect the taste and style of wine• Identi�ed the characteristics of di�erent grapes• Recognised the di�erences between quality and average wines

Date: 17 November 2012 (Saturday)Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah Complex Trainer: Ms Annabel Jackson (Wine and food consultant)Language: EnglishClass size: Maximum 13Fee: $240

Code: WAA1/12-13

Important Note: Students who wish to apply for the course must be 18 years old or above.

About the trainer: Ms Annabel Jackson has been working in the wine and food industry for 20 years. She began as a journalist and critic, went on to write 10 books, worked in public relations, and is now an educator and consultant. She works with the hotel school in Macau, conducts corporate training classes, and has been helping with HKU programmes for more than �ve years.

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Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

Anger, like other emotions, is a normal emotional reaction accompanied by physiological and biological changes. It is an adaptive response to threats and inspires our powerful feelings, which allows us to fight for our rights and defend ourselves when we are attacked. Hence, a certain amount of anger is necessary to our survival. However, when it gets out of our control and turns destructive, it can lead to many problems to our health, interpersonal relationships and overall quality of life. Anger is usually induced by conflicting situations. It will be useful to reduce anger by learning to deal with conflict effectively.

This workshop is meant to help you understand and control your anger. You will learn some effective ways of handling anger by adopting different coping skills such as relaxation exercises, rational thinking, positive self-talk, problem-solving, sense of humour, changing the environment and time-out at conflict. A variety of activities such as small group discussions, individual exercises and role plays will be arranged to facilitate students to practice the anger management and conflict resolution skills.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Identified your anger management style• Learned useful tools to manage your anger and resolve conflict

Date: 16 November 2012 (Friday)Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah Complex Language: Cantonese Trainer: Ms Elaine Y.L. Chan, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARSClass size: Maximum 35Fee: $20

Code: AMR1/12-13

Self-Help?

FAQ videos (http://cedars.hku.hk/faq)• I feel overwhelmed. Where can

I seek help? • I don’t know how to solve my

personal problems. Who can help me?

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Be a Master of Your WorriesCode: BM1/12-13

Do you always feel stressed out and filled with worries? Are you overly concerned about everyday issues? Come and join this workshop to address your anxieties and worries.

In this workshop, you will learn more about anxieties and worries in general, and most importantly, how you can manage them more effectively. You do this by first identifying the negative thoughts associated with your experiences of anxiety and then acquiring the specific coping skills you need to manage them.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Identified your thoughts and feelings in anxiety-provoking situations• Familiarised yourself with cognitive strategies that you can use to manage

your worries• Mastered effective techniques to help you face anxieties and worries

Date: 25 October 2012 (Thursday)Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Ms Olivia Jung, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARSLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 10 / Maximum 30Fee: $20

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Being Assertive without being Aggressive

How to be a Dynamic Speaker

• Are you able to stand up for your rights?• Are you able to refuse unreasonable

requests from others?• Are you able to accept criticisms without

being defensive?• Are you able to accept compliments

without being embarrassed?• Are you able to express your thoughts and

feelings in front of others?

Assertiveness is an honest, direct, and appropriate expression of one’s feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Assertiveness increases your ability to reach the individual and shared goals while maintaining your rights and dignity.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Learned to differentiate assertive and

aggressive responses • Appreciated the benefits of being assertive• Practised some practical tips on how to

assert yourself

Date: 26 November 2012 (Monday)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Mrs Yoki Tyler, Counsellor, CEDARSLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 10 / Maximum 25Fee: $20

This intensive course focuses on helping you to develop the necessary confidence and ability to speak clearly and persuasively to your audience. Different audiences demand different approaches. You will learn how to deliver a speech in order to achieve the maximum effect.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Increased confidence when delivering

speeches• Improved and polished your public-

speaking skills

Date: 27 October 2012 (Saturday)Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Mr Elfed Roberts, Honorary Associate

Professor, Department of History and Lecturer of MBA programme, Faculty of Business and Economics, HKU

Language: EnglishClass size: Minimum 15 / Maximum 25Fee: $50

Code: BA1/12-13

Code: DS1/12-13

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Progressive Muscular Relaxation Exercise for Well-being

Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR) allows you to learn to recognise and control muscle tension in a systematic way. By deliberately tensing and relaxing your muscles, you can achieve a deep state of relaxation. It also helps relax your mind as you learn to feel calmer and happier overall.

Give Progressive Muscular Relaxation a shot to see how it can be built into your daily schedule. You may enjoy the rewards of enhanced recovery, better muscle control and the ability to more effectively manage stress.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Enhanced your awareness of muscle tension• Learned to relax your muscles and mind

Note: You should consult your physician if you have a history of serious injuries, muscle spasms or back problems.

Select only one session:

Putonghua Session Date: 19 October 2012 (Friday)Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah

Complex Trainer: Ms Elaine Y.L. Chan, Clinical

Psychologist, CEDARS

English Session Date: 2 November 2012 (Friday)Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah

Complex Trainer: Ms Olivia Jung, Clinical

Psychologist, CEDARS

Cantonese Session Date: 16 November 2012 (Friday)Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah

Complex Trainer: Ms Olivia Jung, Clinical

Psychologist, CEDARS

Class size: Maximum 35Fee: Free (Only deposit is required)

Code: REW1/12-13

Code: REW2/12-13

Code: REW3/12-13

Remarks:• Participants are required to attend only one session.• Please wear comfortable and loose clothing.• Please have a light meal before joining the class as

no lunch will be provided.• Latecomers are not permitted to enter the venue.

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Mindfulness Relaxation Exercise for Well-being

Learn how to relax yourself mindfully and see how this can be built into your daily schedule to help you manage your everyday stress more effectively. This workshop will provide you with a new experience of serenity through mindfulness relaxation.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Enhanced your awareness of the present• Learned to relax your body and mind

Date: 26 October 2012 (Friday)Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah Complex Trainer: Ms Elaine Y.L. Chan, Clinical Psychologist, CEDARSLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Maximum 35Fee: Free (Only deposit is required)

Code: MRW1/12-13

Remarks:• Please wear comfortable and loose clothing.• Please have a light meal before joining the class as no lunch will be provided.• Latecomers are not permitted to enter the venue.

Self-Help?

FAQ videos (cedars.hku.hk/faq)• How to strike a balance between academic work, hall life, social activities and part-time jobs?

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How to be a Lady/Gentleman (Social Etiquette Training)

We sometimes ask ourselves:• Would what we did, or did not do, be

considered rude?• What should I say after we have exchanged

our names?• When should I shake hands? Do I shake

hands correctly?• How should I introduce people to each

other?• How should I eat with a knife and fork?• How should I dress appropriately for

different occasions?• When I try on a suit, how do I know if it fits

well?

This one-day workshop is designed to provide you with practical tips concerning social etiquette and image-building so that you can feel confident about attending social functions.

Note: You will be asked to buy a set lunch (western style) in the Canteen (Maxim’s at Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre) and join a practise session on western table manners during lunch-hours. If available, please bring along• Gentlemen - jacket, shirt & tie (no need to wear)• Ladies - suit jacket & blouse (no need to wear)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will:• Be able to answer the above questions• Have learned the skills involved in shaking

hand, making small-talks, and making introductions

• Have learned the ability to avoid the “obvious traps” in social interactions

• Have learned dining etiquette• Have greater social confidence

Date: 31 October 2012 (Wednesday)Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

(Including a lunch practical session)Venue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Ms Elinor YoungLanguage: Cantonese supplemented with

EnglishClass size: Maximum 40Fee: $50

About the trainer: Ms Elinor Young, a very experienced image and management training consultant, has conducted trainings for multi-national corporations for twenty years. Since 1995, she has held many training workshops for the universities in Hong Kong. She specialises in verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, from appearance to handling difficult situations. Participants learn effectively through her lively, interactive and enjoyable sessions.

Code: BLG1/12-13

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Effective ListeningCode: EL1/12-13

Listening is an essential communication skill. Do you listen attentively, unassumingly and adequately or are you are just “hearing” without “listening”? People generally prefer to talk than to listen because we want to share our views and express our feelings. We all want to be heard, understood and appreciated. However, effective communicators usually tell you that listening is more important than speaking.

If you want to be a good listener, you have to cultivate the right attitude and acquire effective listening skills. You have to get into a habit of being fully attentive, which is usually easier said than done. By being a good listener, you will realise that you will be a better student, friend, son/daughter and employee.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Identified your communication barriers• Acquired effective listening skills• Practised questioning and reflecting skillsorries

Date: 16 October 2012 (Tuesday)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah Complex Trainer: Mrs Yoki Tyler, Counsellor, CEDARSLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 12 / Maximum 18Fee: $20

Remarks:• You are also encouraged to take “Empathetic Responding” (p.25) as well. • Please note that this workshop is not intended for counselling skills drilling. Priorities will be given to non-social

work/counselling students.

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Empathetic Responding

A good listener usually does respond, so that the speaker feels that he/she is being understood. This responding involves empathy, which is not just a skill but also an attitude (a genuine concern). It is even more complex than listening. Empathy means putting yourself into the other person’s shoes, understanding the other person so well that you can identify with him/her and feel how he/she feels in his/her situation. When people are upset, it is usually better to work through the feelings, before solving the problems. Want to be a better friend? Want to be more equipped in what to do when your friends share their concerns with you next time? This is a workshop that you don’t want to miss!

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Understood the concept of empathy• Learned to accurately identify the speaker’s feelings• Acquired basic skills in empathetic responding

Date: 19 November 2012 (Monday)Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Venue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexTrainer: Mrs Yoki Tyler, Counsellor, CEDARSLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 12 / Maximum 18Fee: $20

Code: ER1/12-13

Remarks:• You are also encouraged to take “Effective Listening” (p.24) as well.• Please note that this workshop is not intended for counselling skills drilling. Priorities will be given to non-social

work/counselling students.

Self-Help?

FAQ videos (cedars.hku.hk/faq)• How to make new friends and maintain my existing friendships? • How should I interact with people holding different values? • I am confused as I feel like I am different from the mainstream. Do you have any advice for me?

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Relationship Wars - Why do we argue so much? Can we stop hurting each other?

Code: RW1/12-13

Love can happen between two people and can transcend the limits of gender, race and culture. However, romance is more than exchanging love messages. It also involves a lot of negotiation and boundary setting. Conflicts arise when both parties cannot see eye to eye or fail to understand each other. Some see arguments as an opportunity to communicate with each other. Some see arguments as a sign that eventually leads to a breakup. Either way, relationship wars are on.

This workshop will allow you to have a closer look at different communication styles which lead to constructive or destructive arguments and how you can manage arguments in a more constructive manner.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• A better understanding of different communication styles between you

and your partner• Developed some strategies to manage your fights with your partner

Date: 26 October 2012 (Friday)Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexLanguage: Cantonese Trainer: Ms Heidi Tseng, Counsellor, CEDARSClass size: Maximum 30Fee: $20

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Mental Health First Aid TrainingMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone who is developing or experiencing a mental health crisis, before he or she can obtain professional treatment.

Students from any academic programme or discipline can become a mental health first aider. By completing the Standard Course, you will acquire a basic understanding of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, and the gradual onset of psychosis and substance misuse. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively deal with mental health crisis situations such as suicidal behaviours/ideation, acute stress reactions, and acute psychotic behaviours.

This international certificate course was developed in Australia in 2000. It is under the auspice of the ORYGEN Research Centre at the University of Melbourne, Department of Psychiatry. It has been evaluated and disseminated worldwide. The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong is the local coordinating agency.

The course will be taught by accredited instructors who are experienced Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors. A comprehensive course manual (2nd edition, published in 2010 and updated in 2011) will be provided to you during the course. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who have attended all training sessions. These participants will be entitled to join the MHFA Group and will enjoy the following privileges:• Back-up support through email and telephone

consultations• Updated information relating to MHFA• Post-training activities such as Refresher Courses• Post-training opportunities such as conducting peer

sharing sessions

Format: lecture, video show, role-play, experiential exercise and group discussion.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, you will have:• Learned the 5 MHFA Action Plans• Gained the basic knowledge about mental health

problems and related crisis situations• Acquired the skills needed to apply the 5 action plans

during a crisis situation• Identified the available resources in HKU and the local

community for people with mental health problems

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MHFA Standard Course

Code: MHFA1/12-13

Code: MHFA2/12-13

This 12-hour course is designed for students who would like to understand mental health issues in the general adult population.

Group 1Date: 30 October, 1, 6 & 8 November 2012 (Tuesdays & Thursday)Trainer: Ms Heidi Tseng, Counsellor, CEDARS

Group 2Date: 20, 22, 27 & 29 November 2012 (Tuesdays and Thursday)Trainers:  Ms Heidi Tseng, Counsellor, CEDARS & Ms Olivia Jung,

Clinical Psychologist, CEDARS

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmVenue: Room 411, Meng Wah ComplexLanguage: CantoneseClass size: Minimum 15 / Maximum 25Fee: $400* (Including a localised course manual)

* The standard course fee advised by the local coordinating agency is $600. The current student course is subsidised by CEDARS-CoPE.

Application

The application form can be downloaded at w3.cedars.hku.hk/web/mhfa/downloads

Application deadlineGroup 1: 16 October 2012Group 2: 6 November 2012

MHFA website: w3.cedars.hku.hk/web/mhfa

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Workshop RegistrationWhen to register?

Registration will begin at 9:00 am on 25 September 2012 at Room 420, Meng Wah Complex and will continue for as long as there are places available, up until the start of the workshops/assessment.

Is there a deposit and fee required?

You must pay the deposit and fee (where applicable) in order to confirm your registration. Please read our registration rules before you register for workshop(s)/assessment session(s).

How to register?

You can register either in person or by e-mail; however, priority will be given to students who register in person.

In person: Complete a registration form and pay the necessary deposit and course fee either in cash or by cheque at CEDARS (4/F, Meng Wah Complex).

Email: Write an email which includes your personal information (full name, university number, faculty, year of study and contact number) and the name(s) of the workshop(s)/assessment session(s) you wish to register for, and send it to us at cedars-cope@hku.hk. (Email applications received before 9:00 am on 25 September 2012 will not be processed.)

Mail a crossed cheque made payable to: “The University of Hong Kong” for the total sum of deposit(s) and course fee(s) to the following address within 2 working days from the time you sent your email registration:

Centre of Development and Resources for Students (Counselling and Person Enrichment)Room 408, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

* On the back of the cheque, please write your name, university number and the name(s) of the workshop(s)/assessment session(s) you wish to register for.

Enquiries

Tel: 2857 8388E-mail: cedars-cope@hku.hkWebsite: cedars.hku.hk/cope

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Registration RulesWorkshop deposit

You are required to pay a $100 deposit and a course fee for most workshops.

The deposit is refundable after you have signed in and attended all activities for that workshop.

You must come to CEDARS – Counselling and Person Enrichment (CEDARS-CoPE) at Room 408, Meng Wah Complex in order to claim your deposit within the following prescribed period of time; otherwise, your deposit will be forfeited.

Starting Date* Last Date*5 working days after the completion of the workshop

One month after the completion of the workshop

Workshop/Event fee or assessment charges

Fees charged for workshops are non-refundable except in cases where:• There is an announcement of a cancellation of the

workshop/assessment session by CEDARS-CoPE due to specific reasons; or

• A student on the waiting list of the workshop/assessment session for which you have registered agrees to take your place.

Cancellation of workshop/assessment by CEDARS-CoPE

A workshop/assessment session will be cancelled if the enrolment number does not meet the minimum required number.

Withdrawal

If for any reason you are unable to attend a workshop/assessment session for which you have registered, you should notify us as soon as possible. There is no refund of fees (except in the cases specified above). However, for the refund of deposits, you must write to Ms Jennifer Mak, Project Officer (Counselling and Person Enrichment) at cedars-cope@hku.hk no later than 3 working days before the commencement of the workshop/assessment session. The refund will only be made during the prescribed period of time mentioned above*.

Absence due to sickness

You may have your course fee and deposit refunded if you can provide a medical certificate showing that you are sick. The refund will only be made during the prescribed period of time mentioned above*.

Important notes

• To avoid any waste of resources, please notify us if you are unable to attend any workshop(s)/assessment session(s) in which you have enrolled so that another student may take your place and benefit from them. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

• If you have financial difficulties which prevent you from taking part in the Person Enrichment workshop(s)/assessment session(s), you may send an email to cedars-cope@hku.hk.