Skills Building Workshops

Join us as we come together to celebrate World Mental Health Day! This year, we are excited to present a series of engaging activities designed to promote mental well-being and foster community connections. 

Spiral Out of Burning Out

Share your thoughts: write down what is stressing you out and how you cope

• Date: 30 September 2024 (Monday)
• Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Venue: G/F, Centennial Campus (Outside The Bank of East Asia)

CoPE Ding Ding: DIY Crystal Clear Candle Workshop

Do you love scented candles? There is something truly special about lighting a candle in your room to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for your “Me time.” 

Join us in celebrating World Mental Health Day with this handicraft workshop promoting creativity and well-being. Customise your own candles with a variety of colours and scents tailored to your individual style. Plus, you will have the chance to bring home your own Crystal Clear Candle, a perfect addition to your self-care toolkit.

• Date: 7 October 2024 (Monday)
• Time: 1:30 pm - 4:55 pm (30 minutes per session)
• Venue: CoPE Ding Ding (UG/F, CYM Amenities Centre)
• Student Artist: Miss Hannah  
• No prior registration is required. Please feel free to walk in and choose your preferred timeslot on the spot.

Online Talk: Let's Talk about Mental Health: Building Self-care Habits (In collaboration with Jockey Club TourHeart+)

Mental health isn't just about the absence of mental illness—we all have mental health. We can do much to care for and maintain our mental well-being, especially during stressful times. In honour of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2024), let's take a chance to learn more about mental health, how it relates to us, and simple steps we can take to incorporate self-care practices into our busy lives.

By the end of the workshop, you will gain insights into: 

- What mental health is and mental health in Hong Kong; 
- The impact of stress on our mental well-being; 
- Self-care APE: essential components of self-care; 
- Practical tips for integrating self-care into our daily routine. 

• Date: 9 October 2024 (Wednesday)
• Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm 
• Quota: 60
• Format: Online via Zoom
• Language: English
• Fee: Free
• Speaker: Ophelia Tam, Clinical Psychologist, Jockey Club TourHeart+
• Registration

Workshop on Managing Impostor Syndrome

• Date: 10 October 2024 (Thursday)
• Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Venue: CYM 302, Chong Yuet Ming Amenities Centre
• Class size: 60 (face-to-face), 80 (online)
• Format: Hybrid 
• Language: English
• Fee: Free
• Trainer: Ms. Natalie Ng, Counselling Psychologist
• Workshop description and registration 

We invite everyone to join us in raising awareness about mental health issues. Together, we can cultivate a supportive environment that encourages understanding, while enhancing self-awareness and self-care skills among students.