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Aug 2025
(Sat)

Enjoy The Present: Wisdom of Mindful Stress Reduction

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2025)
Subject
Psychology & Counselling

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Date & time
23Aug 2025 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 303, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
Online Platform
https://www.facebook.com/events/1099933562055846
Speaker
  • Mrs Winnie Lee (Registered Counseling and Educational Psychologist) ;
  • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law)

Mrs Winnie Lee

Mrs Winnie Lee has over 30 years’ experience working in the education and counselling field. She started her career as a Social Worker in the Family Services of the Social Welfare Department in HK, then she was employed as a Child and Educational Psychologist in Australia for 9 years before working as a Counselling Psychologist in a local university for over 20 years. She now works privately as a counselling psychologist and a part-time lecturer cum clinical supervisor in local universities. With her many professional qualifications and extensive work experiences, Mrs Lee is well experienced in counselling cases of different nature including emotional problems, stress and anxiety, parenting, couple/family relationships, children with behavioural and emotional difficulties, mental health issues and other personal issues. She is knowledgeable in conducting a wide range of psychological assessments and training programmes for counsellors, teachers and parents.

Dr Rosa Kwok

Dr Kwok Kit Wan specialises in translating evidence-based educational strategies into practical classroom applications. In her current role as Programme Director of Psychology at HKU SPACE (HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education), she brings extensive academic expertise to professional education. Her scholarly achievements have been recognised by University College London's Institute of Education, where she holds the position of Honorary Research Associate. Throughout her fourteen-year career in psychological research, Dr Kwok has established herself as both a prolific academic author, contributing significantly to international journals, and a sought-after speaker in the field of educational psychology. Her expertise is regularly shared through parental seminars, teacher training workshops, and professional conferences across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, where she has delivered hundreds of engaging presentations to diverse audiences.

Enquiry
2975 5655 (jamie.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Certificate for Module (Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy) Advanced Certificate in Psychology Advanced Certificate in Counselling

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Educational and Counselling Psychologist Ms Winnie Li will guide participants through practical mindfulness techniques that offer effective ways to manage this modern challenge. Drawing from evidence-based strategies, Ms Li will demonstrate how mindfulness practices can cultivate present-moment awareness, leading to reduced anxiety and enhanced well-being. Participants will learn to identify stress triggers, master mindful breathing techniques, develop body awareness, and build a healthier relationship with challenging thoughts and emotions. This practical session will equip you with valuable tools to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine, helping you discover how to pause, breathe, and find lasting peace in the present moment.

Language: Cantonese