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

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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 MSocSc Counselling 2015

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Time

Activity

3:10pm Introduction of programme and teaching staff

3:40pm Teacher Sharing

(Dr. Gracemary Leung and Ms. Hallie Chan)

3:55pm Student Sharing

(Dr. Lee Chi Peng)

4:10pm Q&A

4:30pm End

MSocSc Counselling 2015 2

Rundown

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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 (7th_{Nov 2010)}

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“Care has a cost. Being a

counsellor has a cost”*

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Empathetic connectedness

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Listening

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Mutual vulnerability

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Strong emotions

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Painful material

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Powerful events with significant consequences

* Adapted from a lecture by Prof J Conte, 11

th

_{January 2012, HKU}

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What is unique about the Master of Social

Sciences in Counselling programme at HKU?

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The research-led and comprehensive university

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2014/15 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking – 28

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WHY the HKU MSocSc

Counselling Programme?

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Master level training

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Established since 2002

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Fieldwork, the individual & group supervision

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Five core courses coupled with a range of

elective courses

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Personal growth/ awareness

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“Evidence-based”: Clinical skills & cutting edge

knowledge

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Critical/ analytical thinking: Reflective practice

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Upon graduation (1): Career/

studies opportunities

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Remain in their own professions (majority)

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Diverse paths

–

As volunteer counsellors

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Change career to become professional counsellors (paid)-

Will take time and get yourself known in the community

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Further studies

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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)

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THREE parts

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Program structure & people

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HKU- an “active learning community”

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Admission process

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1. Programme Structure &

People

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Foundation courses (1

st

& 2

nd

year)

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Electives (summer term & 2

nd

year)

(the dissertation option= 2

electives, has been approved)

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Fieldwork placement (2

nd

year)

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Optional 3

rd

_year

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Fieldwork Placement:

Students are required to find and secure

their own fieldwork placement for

the practicum training.

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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

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Leadership & teachers

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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

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Programme Committee

(2014/2015)

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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

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Teaching Staff

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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

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Teaching Staff

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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

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Teaching Staff

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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

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Fieldwork placement students are

supported by supervisors

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Practicum Supervisors

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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)

Ms. Chu Dana (Social Worker)

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Practicum Supervisors

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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)

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Practicum Supervisors

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Ms. Leung Mona (Social Worker)

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)

Mr. Pang Fritz (Educational Psychologist)

Director, New Horizons Development Centre

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Practicum Supervisors

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Dr. Peter Shea (Educational Psychologist)

Mr. Szeto Max (Social Worker)

Dr. Kelvin Tang (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist)

Director, Pulse Act Consulting Limited Approved Hypnotherapy Instructor Certified NLP Master Practitioner

Dr. Keith Wong (Clinical Social Worker)

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2. Active learning community

Workshops/ seminar for Students…

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Introduction to Hypnotherapy

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Introduction to Drama Movement Therapy

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Self Defense Workshop

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Writing Skills

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Group work

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Coaching

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Introduction to sex therapy

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Workshops “Animal-Assisted

Intervention (5 Oct, 2012)” and

more…..

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Overseas experts in actions…

Trainers conducting workshops on:

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Dual Disorder

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Clinical supervision

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Crisis intervention

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Family violence

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Group Therapy

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Personality Disorders

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Trauma-related intervention

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10 th

Dec, 2010

Inaugural Symposium on Counselling

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6-8 Dec, 2012

Counselling Conference

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Social Work & Social Administration Practice Centre

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Live Demonstration

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

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Experts in their own fields demonstrated

their work with authentic clients.

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A visit to the DID by the Master of Counseling

students and teachers (18 June 2011)

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3. Admission process

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Admission assessment

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Written test- one hour, in English

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Two questions: 1) counselling related issues

& 2) personal reflection

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Interview- 10-15 mins, in Cantonese &

English

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Getting to know you

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Preparedness to undertake the training

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Topic(s) emerged from written test

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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

(Provisional Offer)

Late March 2015

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