Are you facing challenges in adapting to a new culture or university life? ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธWe understand the obstacles that non-local students like you may encounter and would like to invite you to join our upcoming sharing support workshops.
Joining our multicultural support workshops will allow you to use interesting ways to relieve your anxious thoughts, increase your resilience, cope with different cultural issues, and enhance your self-compassion under the guidance of professional counsellors. Come and connect with other non-local students who can empathize with your journey! ๐ช๐ฝ๐ช๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
Workshop 1: Mindfulness – Increase Resilience ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Performing mindfulness walks and exercises to help you enjoy the present moment, improve stress resilience, and boost your mood. ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Date: 23 Sep (Mon) & 30 Sep (Mon)
Time: 14:30-16:30
Venue: PSC303
Workshop 2: Coping with Cultural Adjustment Issues and Self-compassion๐๐
With the introduction of the conceptual foundations of cultural adjustment and self-compassion, interactive dialogue and personal reflection encourage self-awareness and individual processing of cultural adjustment challenges. Tailor a self-care plan to your individual needs and preferences. Performing experiential self-compassion exercises or games to cultivate self-kindness and acceptance. ๐๐
Date: 27 Sep (Fri) & 4 Oct (Fri)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: PSC 303
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All CUHK full-time non-local students, including exchange students. Local students with extensive exposure to cultural experiences outside Hong Kong are also eligible (e.g. with international school background, or ethnic minorities born in Hong Kong)
Fee
Free of charge (Deposit HK$100, refundable upon 100% attendance or above)
Trainer
Counsellors from St. Johnโs Cathedral Counselling Service
Enrolment
Workshop 1: Mindfulness – Increase Resilience๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝย ย Registration link
Workshop 2: Coping with Cultural Adjustment Issues and Self-compassion๐๐ย Registration Link
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A confirmation email will be sent to you upon successful enrolment. You are required to pay a deposit to hold your spot in the workshop.