CE Activities

25 Apr 2026

25-26 April 2026 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychological Disorders – Advanced Certificate

To HKPS Members,

 

The Continuing Education Committee approved the circulation of the below activity to all HKPS Members, to keep our members informed about relevant continuing education activities in the field.

 

For Certificate Courses – Please note that certificate courses are approved based on attendance only, this does not imply any endorsements of the certificate awarded.

 

CE Accreditation: 

DCP: Approved with 1 CEU per hour (max. 6 CEUs per day).

DEP: Approved with 1 CEU per hour (max. 6 CEUs per day).

DCoP: Pending

 

Title of activity:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychological Disorders – Advanced Certificate

認知行為療法與心理疾病 - 高級證書課程

Organizer: Institute of Psychological Health (www.ipsyh.com/cbt2) Psychological Health Co Lit

Name(s) of speaker(s) 

Dr. Sammy Cheng - a Registered Clinical Psychologist, Division of Clinical Psychology, the HKPS, and a member of the BPS and APA. Dr. Cheng obtained his master's degree in clinical psychology at HKU, and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at CUHK. He had worked as a clinical psychologist in various hospitals and specialist outpatient clinics under the Hospital Authority. He has rich experience in providing CBT to patients with affective disorders, sleeping disorders and addictive disorders for over 30 years. Dr. Cheng has served as an Honorary Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, HKU and Honorary Clinical Supervisor of both the Departments of Psychology of the HKU and CUHK for many years, offering clinical supervision for clinical psychology trainees and practicing clinical psychologists.

Brief content:

  1. To have an overview of the evidence of cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with various kinds of Affective Disorders and behavioral problems.
  2. To learn the specific techniques of CBT for Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorders, Addictions, Chronic Insomnia, and Nightmare Disorder. Details outline on registration site: www.ipsyh.com/cbt2

 

Abstract of presentation: This 2-day training course is delivered by an experienced clinical psychologist, who has rich clinical experiences in managing clients with Affective Disorders and Behavioral Problems in the field. This course aims at equipping the frontline healthcare workers including psychologists and helping professionals with evidence based psychological treatment for Affective Disorders and Behavioral Problems. Basic theoretical outlines, a summary of the evidence, case sharing and practical skill demonstration will be shared and illustrated in the course.

Language of presentation: Cantonese

Attendees:

All members of professional psychologists in 3 Divisions, and HKPS members who are interested in the topics.

Date:

25-26 April 2026

Time:

9:30 to 17:00

Venue:

Lecture Hall, 4/F Duke of Windsor Social Service Building

15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Fee:

$3800

Deadline for application:

23 April 2026

Contact person:

Ms Dan 55791101