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Sep 2024

DCP PROFESSIONAL SHOWCASE SERIES

Venue:Online/ on-site

DCP is delighted to present a series of talks by local clinical psychologists, showcasing their unique skillset, expertise, and experiences across a diverse range of settings. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, we hope to inform and inspire how clinical psychology may contribute to society at large.

 

The DCP Professional Showcase Series is conducted by DCP members who are Clinical Psychologists in Accredited Register under the Department of Health.

 

All talks will be presented in Cantonese, and will be conducted in hybrid mode via Zoom and face-to-face at our HKPS workspace (Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower, Hung Hom,Kowloon, Hong Kong).

 

Price per talk:

DCP members: $100

HKPS members: $280

Non-members: $380

 

Please click here to register.

Please click here to see the poster for more information.

 

Registration will be closed one week before each event. 

 

Enquiries: [email protected]

Date&Time Topic&Speaker Brief content

Sept 26th 2024,

1930-2030

[Free to join] Opening: The status of Clinical Psychology in Hong Kong

Dr Charles Pau

 

Dr Charles Pau is an active proponent of the accredited registration scheme for clinical psychologists in Hong Kong, and will open the series by discussing recent developments in the local registration of the profession, and the ongoing effort to uphold competency and standards.

Sept 30th 2024,

1930-2100

Bringing relief to a disaster: The importance of psychological support in crises and tragedies

Dr Eliza Cheung

 

Responding to a disaster or crisis involves multifaceted efforts to reduce both the initial impact as well as ongoing repercussions of the event. Dr Cheung will shed light on how psychological interventions are a vital component to disaster relief, sharing experiences of her work at Red Cross in responding to crisis events in Hong Kong and overseas.

October 22nd 2024,

1930-2030

Making impact beyond the therapy room: How to engage the sector to build community resilience

Dr Candice Powell

 

This talk explores strategies for clinical psychologists to extend their impact beyond the therapy room, highlighting methods to engage the mental health sector and broader community in building resilience, fostering collaboration, and creating sustainable support networks. Learn how to bridge clinical expertise with community initiatives for lasting change.

November 11th 2024,

1900-2030

Clinical neuropsychology inside-out

Dr Leung Kwok Keung

 

A tour of Clinical Neuropsychology services in Hong Kong, with an insider review at what the common referral questions are, and how they are answering in clinical settings with the knowledge about neuroscience, clinical skills and psychological testing.  The use of neuropsychological knowledge on neurorehab and psychotherapy will also be highlighted.

November 19th 2024,

1930-2100

Trans-disciplinary journey and learnings

Prof Sandra Tsang

 

Dr Tsang has utilised her training in social work and clinical psychology to become a many-in-one professional for over four decades, actualising her professional knowledge at the policy level while serving in different commissions, committees, and administrative positions.  Join us as she recounts some interesting pieces of what she has learned along the way.

December 6th 2024,

2000-2130

Living with psychological flexibility as the most important mental health skill set

Dr Anthony Tong

 

This talk will present the theory and practice of psychological flexibility as the most important skill set in mental health. Psychological flexibility is the target of intervention in acceptance and commitment therapy, and has six dimensions including cognitive defusion, experiential acceptance, contact with the present moment, self-as-context, values and committed action. On the other hand, psychological inflexibility as highlighted by fusion and avoidance is regarded as the major source of mental problems.

February 15th 2025,

1000-1130

The needs of children in foster care and adoption

Dr Ellen Ma

 

Assessment of children-in-need for adoption requires the psychologist be familiar with the psychology of child development, issues of trauma and loss, knowledge in adoption laws and unique challenges in relation to adoption.  Dr Ma will brief on these areas as an introduction to the topic. 

Coming in 2025

LGBT+ Affirmative Therapy

Mr Wong Ching Kwong Dino

 

This talk will introduce LGBT+ affirmative psychotherapy as an evidence-based intervention for sexual minorities. Case examples using validated standardized protocols will highlight the importance and effectiveness of this approach. Local training opportunities and resources will also be mentioned. 

Coming in 2025

The art and science behind child assessment

Dr Becky Chan

 

Dr Becky Chan has dedicated her esteemed career in the psychological assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders and related problems and has witnessed the evolution of child assessment practices over the past four decades. In this talk, Dr Chan will highlight the unique contributions of clinical psychologists in supporting children's development, and will also share her experiences in overcoming the challenges of standardising overseas assessment tools locally, and developing localised assessment tools.