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Workshop

Rewriting the Script of Family Dynamics

Date:
16 Oct 2025 (Thu)
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:
Room 5022, Dean of Students' Office, 5/F corridor between lifts 2 & 3, Academic Building
Language:
English
Guest / Speaker:
Ms Emily Lai, Registered Social Worker,
Caritas Family Service
Registration Quota:
25
Program Fee:
Free
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
Remarks:
This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

How do our family dynamics shape who we are today? This workshop invites adult children to take a closer look at their relationships with their family of origin. Through role-play, theatrical interaction, and theoretical discussion, we’ll use humor and empathy to re-examine how we relate to our loved ones. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of family dynamics and find new ways to navigate family relationships with greater ease.

How do our family dynamics shape who we are today? This workshop invites adult children to take a closer look at their relationships with their family of origin. Through role-play, theatrical interaction, and theoretical discussion, we’ll use humor and empathy to re-examine how we relate to our loved ones. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of family dynamics and find new ways to navigate family relationships with greater ease.

Workshop

Reconnecting with Yourself through Art

Date:
14 Oct 2025 (Tue)
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue:
Room 5022, Dean of Students' Office, 5/F corridor between lifts 2 & 3, Academic Building
Language:
English
Guest / Speaker:
Ms Mika Ho, Registered Social Worker,
Caritas Family Service
Registration Quota:
25
Program Fee:
Free
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
Remarks:
This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

When was the last time you truly paused to listen to your inner voice? In the midst of our busy lives, we often neglect our emotions and needs, forgetting the importance of self-care. This workshop offers a gentle space to slow down and explore your inner world through creative expression. Through the use of cards and art creation, you’ll be invited to rediscover your authentic self and establish an inner connection.

When was the last time you truly paused to listen to your inner voice? In the midst of our busy lives, we often neglect our emotions and needs, forgetting the importance of self-care. This workshop offers a gentle space to slow down and explore your inner world through creative expression. Through the use of cards and art creation, you’ll be invited to rediscover your authentic self and establish an inner connection.

Workshop

Healing and Growing in Close Relationships

Date:
9 Oct 2025 (Thu)
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue:
The workshop will be delivered online via ZOOM. Successful registrants will receive confirmation email with a link to the online session.
Language:
English
Guest / Speaker:
Ms Jenny Lau, Registered Social Worker and Project Leader,
Caritas Supportive Service for Adults with Relational Wounds
Registration Quota:
295
Program Fee:
Free
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
Remarks:
1. This workshop may be triggering to participants who have experienced interpersonal or attachment trauma. You are encouraged to bring resources to support yourself (e.g. a cup of hot chocolate, a soft cushion, etc.) or to take a break during session if necessary. It is normal to have emotional reactions, please take care of yourself as much as you can.
2. This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

This workshop invites you to explore unresolved emotional wounds and patterns in interpersonal relationships. Participants will learn how adverse childhood experiences and attachment trauma impact the formation of close relationships. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain insights into addressing unresolved emotional wounds and building stronger connections with others.

This workshop invites you to explore unresolved emotional wounds and patterns in interpersonal relationships. Participants will learn how adverse childhood experiences and attachment trauma impact the formation of close relationships. By the end of the workshop, participants will gain insights into addressing unresolved emotional wounds and building stronger connections with others.

Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students [Online]

Date:
8 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025
Time:

8 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025: 7 hours self-directed online learning AND 

21 Oct 2025: Instructor-led Zoom sessions (9:30 am - 12:00 nn & 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

Venue:
Zoom
Language:
Cantonese
Guest / Speaker:
Counselor
Registration Quota:
15
Program Fee:
HK$150 (Refundable)
Payment Method:
Please bring along a crossed cheque with Student ID card and register in person at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5332, via Lift 3) during office hours
Certificate:
Official Certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong with the recognition by Mental Health First Aid, Australia upon successful completion of the training
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
URL:
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
Remarks:
1. All online learning materials are provided by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. Currently only Chinese/Cantonese is available as the medium of instruction.
2. Only participants who is currently in Hong Kong or Macau can access the online course materials.
3. The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 2 consecutive sessions.

The 12-hour MHFA online course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the per…

The 12-hour MHFA online course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse; 
  • Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong 


Quotes from past MHFA courses: 

  • “Very good training course in fundamental level for understanding mental health. Highly recommended.” 
  • “Have learnt more detailed information about different mental diseases, useful methods and ways to deal with different situations, very practical.” 
  • “The instructors are very professional and they have experience in dealing with students in mental health concerns. The videos are also very useful.”
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Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students

Date:
2 & 9 Oct 2025
Time:
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:
Venue will be announced in the confirmation email.
Language:
English
Guest / Speaker:
Counselors
Registration Quota:
30
Program Fee:
HK$150 (Refundable)
Payment Method:
Please bring along a crossed cheque with Student ID card and register in person at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5332, via Lift 3) during office hours
Certificate:
Official Certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong with the recognition by Mental Health First Aid, Australia upon successful completion of the training
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
URL:
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
Remarks:
The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 4 consecutive sessions

The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in n…

The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover: 

  • Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders; 
  • Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
  • Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse; 
  • Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong 


Quotes from past MHFA courses: 

  • “Very good training course in fundamental level for understanding mental health. Highly recommended.” 
  • “Have learnt more detailed information about different mental diseases, useful methods and ways to deal with different situations, very practical.” 
  • “The instructors are very professional and they have experience in dealing with students in mental health concerns. The videos are also very useful.”
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Fun Day

From Diversity to Infinity Festival 2025

Date:
29 Sep 2025 - 27 Oct 2025
Time:
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Venue:
All events and workshops will be delivered face-to-face. Please find the information below for details.
Language:
English /Cantonese (Please find each workshop for details)
Program Fee:
Free
Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk
URL:
https://sites.google.com/view/fromdtoifestival2025/from-diversity-to-infinity-festival-2025
Remarks:
*This is a HMAW1905 recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive HMAW1905 course hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Join us for our "From Diversity to Infinity" Festival 2025, where we celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that enrich our community. The festival features interactive experiences and creative workshops designed to explore the spectrum of human neurodiversity and identity. Each activity aims to spark curiosity and foster empathy, emphasizing that true inclusivity starts with open hearts and minds. Whether you are seeking new perspectives, community or a unique experience, there is a p…

Join us for our "From Diversity to Infinity" Festival 2025, where we celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that enrich our community. The festival features interactive experiences and creative workshops designed to explore the spectrum of human neurodiversity and identity. Each activity aims to spark curiosity and foster empathy, emphasizing that true inclusivity starts with open hearts and minds. Whether you are seeking new perspectives, community or a unique experience, there is a place for you here as we work together to build a campus culture where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive!


SENsing the Neurodiversity World 好有SENse- 腦力世界

Date: 29 Sep - 3 Oct (Mon - Fri) 

Time: 12:00 nn - 3:00 pm

Venue: Area outside LT-A, Academic Concourse

Language: Chinese-English Parallel Texts

Co-host Organisation: Senmily HK Limited

Details: Click here​

Remarks: Walk-in is welcome. No registration is needed.  


Relationship Reg Day 情感 Reg Day

Date: 2 - 3 Oct (Thu - Fri)

Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue: Area outside LT-A, Academic Concourse

Language: Chinese-English Parallel Texts

Co-host Organisation: Caritas Family Service

Details: Click here

Remarks: Walk-in is welcome. No registration is needed.


Re-exploring Gender: Awareness Station 性別再探索：互動資訊站

Date: 2 Oct (Thu)

Time: 12:00 nn - 3:00 pm

Venue: Area outside LT-C, Academic Concourse

Language: Chinese-English Parallel Texts

Co-host Organisation: Gender Empowerment

Details: Click here

Remarks: Walk-in is welcome. No registration is needed.  

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​Inclusive Play: Breaking Barriers 突破界限共融遊戲

Date: 2 - 3 Oct (Thu - Fri)

Time: 12:00 nn - 3:00 pm

Venue: Area outside LT-B, Academic Concourse

Language: Chinese-English Parallel Texts

Co-host Organisation: Hong Kong Blind Union   

Details: Click here

Remarks: Walk-in is welcome. No registration is needed.


"Treasure Your Relationships, Love Yourself" 「珍惜關係，珍愛自己」

Date: 3 Oct (Fri)

Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue: Area outside LT-C, Academic Concourse

Language: Chinese-English Parallel Texts

Co-host Organisation: Caritas Supportive Service for Adults with Relational Wound

Details: Click here

Remarks: Walk-in is welcome. No registration is needed.  


Heartwarming Movie Night: The Manors  電影晚會《山莊日記》*

Date: 3 Oct (Fri)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  

Venue: Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium

Language: Cantonese (with English subtitles for the screening)

Co-host Organisation: Hundredoc Limited  

Details and Registration: Click here

Remarks: HMAW-1905 recognized event.

Light refreshment will be provided.

Quota: seat limited, on first-come, first served basis.


JUSTalk Café  伴路咖啡廳

Date: 8 Oct (Wed)

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: Atrium (near Lift 3)

Language: Preferred language as agreed with Peer Companions (PCs)

Co-host Student Group: Peer Companions supported by Counseling and Wellness Center

Details: Click here

Remarks: Student walk-in is welcome.  No registration is needed.  


Organize Mind & Space 心靈、空間斷捨離*

Date: 15 Oct (Wed)

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Venue: SCI/HOME (nearby Passion)

Language: English 

Co-host Organisation: Hong Kong Association of Professional Organizing

Details and Registration:  Click here

Remarks: HMAW-1905 recognized event.

Light refreshment will be provided. 

Quota: seat limited, on first-come, first served basis.



Sign Language Bakery Workshop 手語烘焙工作坊

Date: 22 Oct (Wed)

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue: G/F, Big Hall, Lutheran School for the Deaf (89 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories) 

Language: English & Sign Language

Co-host Organisation: Deaf Treassure

Details and Registration: Click here

Remarks: Round-trip transportation will be arranged.

Quota: seat limited, on first-come, first served basis.



Mind Space Visit 精神健康體驗館參觀

Date: 27 Oct (Mon)

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Venue:  2nd Floor, Academia House (Block S) 15 Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun

Language: Cantonese, supplemented with English and Putonghua

Co-host Organisation: Mind Space, Castle Peak Hospital

Details and Registration: Click here

Remarks: Round-trip transportation will be arranged.

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