To promote wellness and inclusiveness at CUHK, the Wellness and Counselling Centre of the Office of Student Affairs will organize a campaign themed “Together We Thrive: Wellness and SEN Week” from 12 to 21 March 2025. Let’s explore more about mental wellness and special educational needs together in the series of events!
Join us for workshops aimed at enhancing your understanding of SEN, building connections, and fostering personal growth. Embrace this chance to thrive together!
White Day: Chocolate Making with Hello Cocoa
Hello Cocoa is a social enterprise specializing in handcrafted chocolate with the vision of empowering individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by providing them with training and employment opportunities in the chocolate-making industry. In this chocolate-making workshop, our expert chocolatiers will share the origins of chocolate, the tempering process, and various techniques for crafting your own delicious chocolates. Join us to celebrate White Day and share delightful chocolates with your loved ones.
Speaker:Mr Louie LU, Founder of Hello Cocoa
Date: 14 Mar 2025 (Fri)
Time:1 P.M. – 2 P.M. 3 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Venue: Woo Sing Cookery Demo Room
Target:All CUHK Students
Medium of Instruction:Cantonese
ADHD Awareness Talk
In this ADHD Awareness Talk, speakers from the ADHD Foundation will provide practical tips and strategies for effectively supporting autistic students with ADHD in higher education.
Speaker:Dr. Eunice WONG, MD
Date:17 Mar 2025 (Mon)
Time:2 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Venue:WMY 406
Target:All CUHK Staff
Medium of Instruction:Cantonese
Navigating Differences with !nside Cards® – A Journey to Understanding and Revolution
This is a self-enhancing workshop jointly organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Office and Wellness and Counselling Centre. You will learn conflict resolution skills and effective strategies for adapting communication styles positively in all kinds of scenarios relevant to your daily interactions by enhancing awareness on your own and others.
Speaker:Ms. Catti LEE
Date:18 Mar 2025 (Tue)
Time:3 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Venue:PSC 303
Target:Students & Resident Tutors of CUHK
Medium of Instruction:English
Visual Impairment and Wheelchair Experiential Workshop
This is an experiential workshop hosted by Hong Kong PHAB (Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied) Association. It provides you with an opportunity to experience the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments and those who use wheelchairs. You could gain insights into the daily obstacles and learn how to foster inclusivity in various environments.
Speaker:Trainer from Hong Kong PHAB
Date:19 Mar 2025 (Wed)
Time:2:15 P.M. – 4:15 P.M
Venue:PSC 303
Target:All CUHK Students and Full-time Staff
Medium of Instruction:Cantonese
Being Me, Loving You: Workshop for Nonviolent Communication and Intimate Relationships
This is an educational workshop led by Dr. Joseph Cho (a.k.a Siu CHO), lecturer in the Gender Studies Program at CUHK and candidate for certified trainer by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. He will introduce the basic concepts, steps, and techniques of Nonviolent Communication, supporting those who are seeking love or managing intimate relationships to skillfully let down their guard and open their hearts.
Speaker:Dr. Joseph Cho, Lecturer in the Gender Studies Program, CUHK
Date:20 Mar 2025 (Thu)
Time:2:15 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
Venue:CKB 706C
Target:All Full-time CUHK Students
Medium of Instruction:Cantonese
“With my own hands” Micro-film Screening and Sharing
This interactive activity is hosted by a hearing emcee and features a sharing session led by a deaf facilitator from SLCO Community Resources. Participants will watch a 20-minute micro-film depicting the story and struggles of a deaf student in a mainstream school, followed by a human library session to deepen their understanding of the deaf person’s experiences.
Speaker:Facilitator from SLCO Community Resources Limited
Date:21 Mar 2025 (Fri)
Time:3 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Venue:FYB LT4
Target:All CUHK Students & Full-time Staff
Medium of Instruction:Cantonese