Welcome to the Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) Programme Information Session 17 th January, 2015

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1 Welcome to the Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) Programme Information Session 17 th January, 2015 CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 1

2 Rundown Time 3:10pm 3:40pm 3:55pm 4:10pm 4:30pm Activity Introduction of programme and teaching staff Teacher Sharing (Dr. Gracemary Leung and Ms. Hallie Chan) Student Sharing (Dr. Lee Chi Peng) Q&A End 2

3 Counselling is Counselling initiates the encounter between two persons of different backgrounds, using the counselling room as the resonant space to speak about the experience and anxieties that define each person Modified from Soo Pieng CHEONG Bridging Worlds exhibition 15 September- 26 December 2010 (7 th Nov 2010) 3

4 Care has a cost. Being a counsellor has a cost * Empathetic connectedness Listening Mutual vulnerability Strong emotions Painful material Powerful events with significant consequences * Adapted from a lecture by Prof J Conte, 11 th January 2012, HKU 4

5 What is unique about the Master of Social Sciences in Counselling programme at HKU? The research-led and comprehensive university 2014/15 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 28 5

6 WHY the HKU MSocSc Counselling Programme? 6

7 Master level training Established since 2002 Fieldwork, the individual & group supervision Five core courses coupled with a range of elective courses Personal growth/ awareness Evidence-based : Clinical skills & cutting edge knowledge Critical/ analytical thinking: Reflective practice 7

8 Upon graduation (1): Career/ studies opportunities Remain in their own professions (majority) Diverse paths As volunteer counsellors Change career to become professional counsellors (paid)- Will take time and get yourself known in the community Further studies 8

9 Upon graduation (2): Professional Membership Over the years our graduates have become members of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKU programme is fully accredited) 9

10 THREE parts Program structure & people HKU- an active learning community Admission process MSSc Counselling

11 1. Programme Structure & People Foundation courses (1 st & 2 nd year) Electives (summer term & 2 nd year) (the dissertation option= 2 electives, has been approved) Fieldwork placement (2 nd year) Optional 3 rd year 11

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13 Fieldwork Placement: Students are required to find and secure their own fieldwork placement for the practicum training. 13

14 Teaching staff and student community cross disciplinary Teaching staff: Clinical/ Counselling/ Educational Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Art Therapist, Family Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Movement Therapist, Play Therapist Student population: Medical Doctor, Human Resource Personnel, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist, Social Worker, Teacher, Police, Lawyer, Accountant etc MSSc Counselling

15 Leadership & teachers 15

16 Leadership & teachers Programme Director Professor Tse, Samson S.K. PDOT(Dis) HKPU; PGDipSocSc Massey; MSc(Dis), PhD Otago; AFHKPCA and Approved supervisor Deputy Programme Director Dr. Wong, Paul W.C. BSocSc(Psyc)(Hons), M.Psyc.(Clinical), DPsyc(Clinical), Reg.CPsych(Australia, HK); AFHKPsS, MAPS Programme Advisor Dr. Tsang, Sandra K.M. BSocSc, MSocSc(Clin.Psy.), PhD HK; C.Psych. (BPS); Reg. Psychol.(Clin. Psych.) & Fellow(HKPS); RSW; Accredited Family Mediator 16

17 Programme Committee (2014/2015) Ms. Chan, Hallie H.L BSocSc(Psy) CUHK; MSocSc(Counsel) HK Ms. Chan, Tess T.C. BSW, MSocSc(Counsel) HK Ms. Chu, Kurtee S.M. BSW, MSocSc HK; RSW Dr. Liu, Lucia L. BA(Ed), MA(Ed) BJ Normal U; PhD HK Prof. Tse, Samson S.K. PDOT(Dis) HKPU; PGDipSocSc Massey; MSc(Dis), PhD Otago Dr. Wong, Paul W.C. BSocSc(Psyc)(Hons), M.Psyc.(Clinical), DPsyc(Clinical), Reg.Cpsych (Australia, HK); AFHKPsS, MAPS Dr. Zhu, Jasmine S.M. BSc, MEd South China Normal U; PhD HK Programme Secretary Ms. Wing Lun WONG 17

18 Teaching staff 18

19 Teaching Staff Ms. Julia Byrne (Art Therapist) Director, Art Therapy Hong Kong Ms. Patricia Chan (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical Psychology, Wah Yan College Mrs. Peggy Chan (Family Therapist) Director, ISS Wofoo Family Institute Ms. Belinda Cheng (Clinical Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Dr. Iris Chau (Registered Psychologist, B.C. Canada) Director, Centre for Enhancement, Assessment and Counselling 19

20 Teaching Staff Dr. Winnie Keung (Clinical Psychologist) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Ms. Ester Lee (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical Psychologist, Oasis Centre of Personal Growth & Crisis Intervention Mr. Eddie Lo (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical Psychologist, Lyceum Dr. Gracemary Leung (Clinical Psychologist) Honorary Consultant, Focus Psychological Enrichment Centre 20

21 Teaching Staff Dr. Kelvin Tang (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist) Director, Pulse Act Consulting Limited; Approved Hypnotherapy Instructor; Certified NLP Master Practitioner Dr. Anthony Tong (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical Psychologist, United Christian Hospital Dr. Adrian Tong (Counselling Psychologist) Counselling Psychologist, Adrian Tong Professional Counselling & Psychological Practice Ms. Natalie Tong (Clinical Psychologist) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Dr. Keith Wong (Clinical Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU 21

22 Fieldwork placement students are supported by supervisors 22

23 Practicum Supervisors Mrs. Chan Peggy (Family Therapist) Director, ISS Wofoo Family Institute Ms. Chau Sharon (Senior Training Consultant & Counsellor) Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Ms. Cheng Belinda (Clinical Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Ms. Chow Edith (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Ms. Chu Dana (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU 23

24 Practicum Supervisors Dr. Keung Winnie (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical psychologist, HOME Psychological Services Ms. Kwok Ching Han (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Ms. Lam Katherine (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration Ms. Lau Cherie (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Mrs. Lo Bibiana (Clinical Supervisor) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU 24

25 Practicum Supervisors Ms. Leung Mona (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Mr. Mak Lydia (Social Work) The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Dr. Ng Nora (Social Work) Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre Ms. Ong Amoy (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Mr. Pang Fritz (Educational Psychologist) Director, New Horizons Development Centre 25

26 Practicum Supervisors Dr. Peter Shea (Educational Psychologist) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Mr. Szeto Max (Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU Dr. Kelvin Tang (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist) Director, Pulse Act Consulting Limited Approved Hypnotherapy Instructor Certified NLP Master Practitioner Dr. Keith Wong (Clinical Social Worker) Dept. of Social Work & Social Administration, HKU 26

27 2. Active learning community Workshops/ seminar for Students Introduction to Hypnotherapy Introduction to Drama Movement Therapy Self Defense Workshop Writing Skills Group work Coaching Introduction to sex therapy 27

28 Workshops Animal-Assisted Intervention (5 Oct, 2012) and more.. 28

29 Overseas experts in actions Trainers conducting workshops on: Dual Disorder Clinical supervision Crisis intervention Family violence Group Therapy Personality Disorders Trauma-related intervention 29

30 10 th Dec, 2010 Inaugural Symposium on Counselling 30

31 6-8 Dec, 2012 Counselling Conference 31

32 Social Work & Social Administration Practice Centre MSSc Counselling

33 Live Demonstration Experts in their own fields demonstrated their work with authentic clients. Date/ time Topic 3 May 2014 Solution-Focused Therapy 14 June 2014 Suicidal attempt and recovery from the episode 14 June 2014 I am no longer the same Coping with bipolar disorder 29 Oct 2014 Hypnotherapy in Practice 1 Nov 2014 Cross-cultural Adaptation: Celebrations and Challenges MSSc Counselling

34 A visit to the DID by the Master of Counseling students and teachers (18 June 2011) 34

35 3. Admission process 35

36 Admission assessment Written test- one hour, in English Two questions: 1) counselling related issues & 2) personal reflection Interview mins, in Cantonese & English Getting to know you Preparedness to undertake the training Topic(s) emerged from written test 36

37 Important Dates Open for Application NOW! Deadline of Application 28 February 2015 Admission Test 4 & 5 March 2015 Admission Interview 9-12 March 2015 Announcement of results Late March 2015 (Provisional Offer) 37

38 Experiential learning, evidence-based practice & multicultural education (MSSc The Graduates Class 38