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Event 2022
Mindful Parenting Course
This course focuses on the stress response of parents in raising their children. Parents will learn how to get along with their children and take care of themselves effectively in a mindful manner, thus improving family relations.
Date and Time: Usually in the morning or evening on weekdays, or in the morning on weekends
Duration: 8 sessions in total, usually one session (2.5 hours) per week
Venue: New Life Space 330 (1/F, 194 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon), or CUHK Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training
Speaker: Registered social worker or psychologist with experience in mindfulness teaching
Target: Parents with children aged 4 to 17 who are willing to participate in research projects
WRAP® Wellness Recovery Action Plan
In the three-hour workshop, five key concepts of recovery will be introduced: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support. Participants will develop their "Wellness Recovery Action Plan” and take the first step towards a healthy life.
Date and Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 17 December 2022 (Saturday) (Same content for both sections)
Instructor: Accredited facilitator from The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, US
Target: Aged over 18 and want to improve their physical and mental health status
Fee: $50 (Fee waiver will be offered to individuals whose average monthly income is less than HK$18,100)
Education Talk on Women's Personal Finance: Emotional Spending
This talk will analyze consumption behavior of women from emotional aspects, and teach how to set up a personal financial plan, so that everyone can enjoy the festive season and manage money wisely during the upcoming Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Date and Time: 7pm - 8:30pm, 8 Dec, 2022 (Thursday)
Speaker: Recognized Financial Social Worker
Quota: 80 (Seats will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. A confirmation WhatsApp will be sent to successful applicants. If the notification is not received before the event, the registration will be unsuccessful without prior notice.)
Mental Wellness Self-management Workshop
This workshop is adapted from Self Help Plus, a group-based stress management course developed by World Health Organization. It aims to support people with mild psychological stress and provide them with stress management skills that reduce the impact of unwanted thoughts and feelings; and cope with life stressors in accordance with one’s personal value.
Duration: Nov 2022 to Dec 2022, tentatively on Friday nights or Saturday mornings
Sessions: 6 sessions in total, usually 1 session per week with 2 hours each
Target: Aged between 18-60, under mild psychological distress, willing to learn skills to improve mental wellness, proficient with Chinese reading and writing (subject to further screening by project staff)
Stress and Anxiety Management Course
Participants will learn more about anxiety and stress through subject talks, discussions and relaxation exercises to recognize and improve their habits, emotions, thoughts and physical sensations, and relief anxiety and stress in their daily life.
Date and time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, 12, 19, 26 November, 2022 and 3, 10, 17 December, 2022 (Every Saturday)
Instructor: Psychological Wellbeing Officer
Fee: HK$300 (Fee waiver will be offered to individuals whose average monthly income is less than HK$18,100.)
Adult ADHD Mindfulness Therapy Group
This group is for adults facing ADHD to practice meditation to improve self-observation and concentration skills, thereby reducing impulsive behaviors and the impact of ADHD conditions on their daily life.
Date and time: 9:45 am-12:45 pm, 22 October to 10 December 2022 (Every Saturday, 8 sessions)
Venue: New Life Space 330 (1/F, 194 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon)
Speaker: Ms. June Tang (Clinical Psychiatrist)
Target audiences: Aged 18 or above, Diagnosed with ADHD, IQ of 85 or above
Basic Course on Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®)
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®) is a self-help plan designed by people in recovery from the US. In this basic course, participants will develop their "Mental Health Toolbox" through WRAP® to maintain and improve their mental wellbeing health and learn to cope with changes in life by positive thinking.
Date and time: 9:00 am-5:30 pm, 26 November, 2022 (Saturday) and 9:00 am-1:30 pm, 27 November, 2022
Instructor: Accredited facilitator from The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, US
Target: Aged over 18 and want to improve their physical and mental health status
Fee: HK$ 200 (Fee waiver will be offered to individuals whose average monthly income is less than HK$18,100.)
Wellness Recovery Action Plan Workshop
In the three-hour workshop, five key concepts of recovery will be introduced: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, and support. Participants will develop their "Wellness Recovery Action Plan” and take the first step towards a healthy life.
Date and time: 10:00am - 1:00pm OR 2:00pm - 5:00pm, 5 November 2022 (Saturday)(Same content for both sections)
Instructor: Accredited facilitator from The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, US
Target: Aged over 18 and want to improve their physical and mental health status
Fee: HK$50 (Fee waiver will be offered to individuals whose average monthly income is less than HK$18,100.)
Subject talk on "Cherish Yourself - Begin with "Awareness": Can you feel your body's need?”
Led by a registered clinical psychologist, participants will practice different mindfulness exercises to focus on their body feeling and learn to cope with pain. This event is suitable for those who want to experience mindfulness.
Date and time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, 29 October 2022 (Saturday)
Speaker: Ms. Beatrice Ng-Kessler (Clinical Psychologist)
Target audience: Aged 18 or above
dayday330 "330 Micro-break X Art” Exhibition · SOLO ART WORKSHOP
The exhibition is divided into three zones: "Body(3)”, "Mind(3)” and "Spirit(0)” with different interactive installations. Participants are encouraged to experience 330 micro-break in various ways. We also collaborated with "Shall We Talk” launched by the Department of Health. We invited mystery guests to record their heartfelt messages, and we then listen to their voices through the small loudspeaker devices in the venue to share and connect with each other. The exhibition will also feature new ceramic sculptures by dayday330 and Kazy Chan (a multimedia artist who specializes in telling stories through sculptures). On Saturday, October 15, we will specifically hold a self-guided workshop called "Solo Art Workshop”, where you can take a "330 micro-break” by creating your own artwork. The topics are: "Life is Fun- Succulent Plant in Measuring Cup”, "Mosaic Coaster Painting”, "Soft Floating Plant Vase Ornament” and "Hand Knitted Cotton and Linen Pattern Coaster”. The exhibition is even more interesting than we can describe, so take action now, come and join us with your friends and family!
Date and time: 12:00 am – 8:00 pm, 15 to 21 October 2022
Venue: 1/F, Maritime Square 1, No.33 Tsing King Road, Tsing Yi
Target: General public
Subject Talk on "Home Exercise for Pain Relief”
Fitness trainer will teach home exercises that can improve a variety of pain problems.
Date and time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 21 October 2022 (Friday)
Speaker: Fitness Trainer
Target audience: Female aged 18-64
Subject talk on "Trauma-Informed Care”
This talk will explore the relationship between trauma and mental health, and introduce the concepts and principles of Trauma-Informed Care. Professor Samson Tse will share the findings of the Trauma-Informed peer research project completed earlier with New Life.
Date and time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, 20 October 2022 (Thursday)
Guest Speaker: Professor Samson Tse (Dean of Student Affairs cum Professor of Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong)
Target: Staff, members, service users, family relatives and carers
Subject Talk on "Stress Relieving Tips for Depressed Parents - How to Interpret Emotions and Confrontational Behaviors in Children and Adolescents"
Dr. Chong King Yee, Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor of Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, will conduct a talk for parents on how to interpret the emotions and confrontational behaviors of children and adolescents, and to provide tips for reducing stress and relieving depression.
Date and time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 8 October 2022 (Saturday)
Speaker: Dr. Chong King Yee (Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor of Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong)
Target: General public aged 18 or above (Parents, teachers, social workers and those concerned about the mental health of parents are welcome to join)
Quota: 50 (Seats will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority enrollment will be given to the beneficiaries who are currently receiving subsidy from the Psychiatric Medical Subsidy and Community Support Project.)
Webinar on "Physical and Mental Health Tool for Everyone: Self-Care”
Mental Wellness "Lay Leader” Training and Promotion Project – Mental Wellness in Action, a mental health training and promotion campaign jointly organized by New Life and The Education University of Hong Kong, will hold an online webinar talking about self-compassion and some common myths about it. Participants will also experience self-compassion and yoga practice, feel a closer connection with themselves in order to cultivate self-compassion.
Date and time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 6 October 2022 (Thursday)
Speaker: Ella Tsang (Storyteller．Clinical Psychiatrist), Heidi Chan (Storyteller．Story Sharer) and Maria Chan (Senior Yoga Instructor)
Target: General public
Subject Talk on "Postpartum Low Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence Relief”
Physiotherapist will explain the causes of postpartum low back pain and urinary incontinence for women who are planning for pregnancy and expectant mothers, as well as effective ways to prevent and relieve muscle soreness.
Date and time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 5 October 2022 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Mr. Tony Mak (Physiotherapist)
Target: Female aged 18-64
Jockey Club eGPS Psychological Support Project –WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)- Basic Training Course
"Wellness Recovery Action Plan®” (WRAP®), is an evidence-based self-help programme developed people in recovery of mental illness (PIR) in US. WRAP® focuses on training participants to develop their own "Wellness Toolbox” in order to cope with life changes, to maintain positive thinking and holistic well-being.
Date and Time: 20 August 2022 (Saturday) 9:00 am – 5:30pm ; and 21 August 2022(Sunday) 9:00am - 1:30 pm
Venue: Jockey Club New Life Institute of Psychiatric Rehabilitation (G/F-1/F, 332 Nam Cheong Street, Kowloon)
Speaker: WRAP® facilitators
Quota：Aged 18 or above who are interested to enhance well-being
Fee: $200 (Fees will be waived for anyone whose monthly income is less than $18,000)
Tips for working out at home – Yoga Practice
Fitness Coach will teach some helpful tips for working out at home through online Zoom.
Date and time: 10:30 am – 12:00pm, 13 August 2022 (Saturday)
Speaker: Sammi Wong, Fitness Coach (Australian Training for Fitness Professionals, ATFP - Fitness Pilates Mat-Work Instructor)
Target: Aged 18 or above
Quota：25 persons (First priority for beneficiary of "Mental Health Tour" Experiential Project, and will be sent confirmed email to successful applicant.)
Unified Protocol 4-day Therapist Training in July 2022
This workshop allows you to have a comprehensive understanding of Unified Protocol (UP) and its application in adult, adolescent, and group format. UP is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorders, and other emotional disorders developed by Professor David Barlow from Boston University.
Date and time: 9:30 am – 5:30pm, 22,23,29 &30 July 2022 (Friday and Saturday)
Speakers: Professor Patrick Leung(Director of Graduate Studies in Clinical Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)；Dr. Candice Powell (Clinical Psychologist, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association)；Dr. Sophie Cheung (Clinical Psychologist, Hospital Authority)
Target：Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, counsellors, or other mental health professionals or clinical students
Talk: What can I do to keep Well-being during the COVID-19
To educate participants how to take care themselves well-being and enhance immunity and resilience under the pandemic, "Mental Health Tour" Experiential Project has invited Clinical Psychologist to share with all about the ways to do.
Date and time: 4pm – 6pm, 18 June 2022 (Saturday)
Speaker: Ms. WOO Mei Sum, Doris(Clinical Psychologist)
Target：Aged 18 or above
Autism Acceptance Month 2022 – Online Talk Series 3: Support for Autism amid the epidemic
Theme: Experience sharing session on Supporting Employees with Autism amid epidemic.
Date and time: 2pm to 4pm, 30 April 2022 (Saturday)
Speakers: Ms. Cheng Sin Yee(Training and Employment Officer of iSPA Support Centre for Persons with Autism), Ms. FUNG(General Manager of Fung Heung Yuen Bakery Limited)
Quota：Employees, Parents of children with PWAs, NGO frontline workers and General public
Autism Acceptance Month 2022 – Online Talk Series 2: Support for Autism amid the epidemic
Theme: Briefing Session for iSPA Volunteers by Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Date and time: 2pm to 4pm, 23 April 2022 (Saturday)
Speakers: Mr. CHAN Chun Chung
(Center Manager of iSPA Support Centre for Persons with Autism)，Ms.Leung Yin Shan(Social worker)
Quota：General public
Jockey Club eGPS Psychological Support Project – Stress Management Workshop
Date: 9 April 2022 (Saturday)
Speakers: WRAP® facilitators
Quota：Aged 18 or above who are interested to enhance well-being
Autism Acceptance Month 2022 – Online Talk Series 1: Support for Autism amid the epidemic
Theme：How to build up a good and effective communication with autistic children
Date and time: 2pm to 4pm, 9 April 2022 (Saturday)
Speakers: Ms. CHOY Shan Shan
(Consultant Clinical Psychologist of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association)
Quota：Parents of children with PWAs, NGO frontline workers and General public
Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women – Free Online Talk: Stay Home Stay Well-being
Date and time: 7:15pm to 8:45pm, 6 April 2022 (Wednesday)
Speakers: Mr. Tony Mak, Physiotherapy
Quota：Woman aged between 18-64
Jockey Club eGPS Psychological Support Project – Wellness Recovery Action Plan - WRAP®
"Wellness Recovery Action Plan®” (WRAP®), is an evidence-based self-help programme developed people in recovery of mental illness (PIR) in US. WRAP® focuses on training participants to develop their own "Wellness Toolbox” in order to cope with life changes, to maintain positive thinking and holistic well-being.
Date: 19 March 2022 (Saturday)
Time：10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Select your desired session)
Speakers: WRAP® facilitators
Quota：Aged 18 or above who are interested to enhance well-being
Fee: $50 (Fees will be waived for anyone whose monthly income is less than $18,000)
Professional webinar - The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Harnessing Technology to Increase Access to Care
We invited Dr. Liz Eustis, Ph.D. who is the director of the Unified Protocol Institute at Boston University to share her experience of working in its pilot in the internet therapy. She will introduce the concept of the Unified Protocol and descript the recent development of the online version of the UP.
Date and time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am, 11 March 2022 (Friday)
Speakers: Dr. Liz Eustis, Ph.D. (Director of the Unified Protocol Institute, Boston University)
Professionals: psychologists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, or psychology students are all welcome. No prior knowledge is required.
The talk will be conducted in English.
PROcruit C – Health and Wellness Talk: Take notice
Participants will learn the importance of "taking notice” and the ways to nurture it as a habit in daily life.
Date and time: 11:30am to 12:15pm, 18 January 2022 (Tuesday)
Speakers: Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Planner
Quota：25-30 persons who are interested to enhance well-being
Jockey Club eGPS Psychological Support Project – Wellness Recovery Action Plan - WRAP®
"Wellness Recovery Action Plan®” (WRAP®), is an evidence-based self-help programme developed people in recovery of mental illness (PIR) in US. WRAP® focuses on training participants to develop their own "Wellness Toolbox” in order to cope with life changes, to maintain positive thinking and holistic well-being.
Date: 15 January 2022 (Saturday)
Time：10:00 am - 1pm or 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Select your desired session)
Speakers: WRAP® facilitators
Quota：Aged 18 or above who are interested to enhance well-being
Fee: $50 (Fees will be waived for anyone whose monthly income is less than $18,000)
Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women – Mental Wellness Talk: The secret of scaling new heights for middle-aged women
The talk will introduce how women should face the middle-aged crisis and the ways to reach the prime of life with a positive attitude.
Date and time：7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, 13 January 2022 (Thursday)
Speakers: Ms. Shirley Loo (General Secretary, The Family Development Foundation)
Quota：Woman aged below 64 who are interested to enhance well-being
Venue: EFCC Tung Fook Church Kowloon East Church,2/F, TY Wider, 58 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
PROcruit C – Health and Wellness Talk: Be active and mindfulness
The talk will introduce various well-being methods including "Being Active” and "Mindfulness”, and the participants are encouraged to experience these tools onsite.
Date and time：11:00 am to 11:45 am, 12 January 2022 (Wednesday)
Speakers: Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Planner
Quota：25-30 persons who are interested to enhance well-being
PROcruit C – Health and Wellness Talk: Connect and Keep Learning
Participants will learn the importance and the ways to enhance well-being, and also how to maintain social connection and keep learning during the times of the pandemic.
Date and time: 11am to 11:45am, 4 January 2022 (Tuesday)
Speakers: Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Planner
Quota：25-30 persons who are interested to enhance well-being
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Event 2021
PROcruit C – Health and Wellness Talk: The Importance of Gratitude
The talk will introduce the ways to enhance well-being. Participants will learn to realize their inner strengths in order to attain holistic well-being.
Date and time：7pm to 7:45pm, 22 December 2021 (Wednesday)
Speakers: Clinical Psychologist and Wellness Planner
Quota：25-30 persons who are interested to enhance well-being
Arts330 - Art Training and Development Program Exhibition
Funded by Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, New Life launched in January 2020 the "Arts330 - Art Training and Development Program” for a period of 24 months, showcasing a total of 150 pieces of artworks created by people in recovery of mental illness (PIR). Through visual art activities, participants can improve their art techniques and creativity as well as the art appreciation level.
Date and time: 11am to 7pm, 3 – 6 December2021 (Friday to Monday)
Venue: Exhibition Gallery 2, Hong Kong Central Library (66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay)
HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival
Through joining the Festival and organizing the experiential activities, New Life aims to promote the integration of traditional and modern technology to the public. To enhance social inclusion, youths and people in recovery are invited to prepare for the two activities.
Date and time: 12noon – 5pm, 14 November 2021, Sunday
Venue: Charter Road Pedestrian Precinct in Central
gift330: "gift” me a moment – People in Recovery Art Exhibition
Art can be an enlightening experience. It can also be found in every detail of our life. By learning to relish the taste of life, everyone can be an artist.
In 2020, the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association brings the artworks from people in recovery(PIR) to the world through the gift330 project. Themed with ‘eat’, ‘travel’ and ‘living’, PIR’s art pieces are transformed to lifestyle products and their creativity are being connected with our society and lives.
Date: 6 – 14 November 2021
Time: (i) 6 – 13 November: 11am – 8pm or (ii) 14 November: 11am – 5pm
Venue: G/F, 618 Shanghai Street, Mongkok (Mongkok MTR Station Exit C2)
Jockey Club eGPS Psychological Support Project- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
The course will explain the causes of insomnia and introduce methods to improve sleep from the cognitive-behavioral perspective. Also, it will guide participants to apply what they have learned in class to their daily life, adjust their sleep habits and reduce the negative impacts of insomnia.
Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women - Good Sleeping Talk (Conducted in Cantonese)
Date: (i) 23 October 2021 (Saturday) or (ii) 27 October 2021
Time: (i) 10:30am – 11:45am or (ii) 7:30pm – 8:45pm
Target: Woman aged between 18-64
Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women - "Your Name and My Family Name – Narrative Approach of Female’s Role”
Date and time: 2:30pm – 4pm, 28 October 2021 (Thursday)
Venue: The Wellness Centre (Kwai Chung) - G/F, Fu On House, Tai Wo Hau Estate, Kwai Chung
Target: Woman aged between 18-64
Recovery Webinar: The Trauma-Informed Path to Healing and Healthy Relationships
Trauma and childhood adversity are not rare. Most people who make contact with the mental health system, including staff, clients, family members and allies have already been impacted by some form of trauma today. In this webinar, the speakers will share the overview of the nature and impact of trauma, how early childhood experiences can impact health across the lifespan, and the role trauma-informed organization play in mitigating or eliminating sources of trauma in their policies, procedures, and practices.
Date and time: 9:15-10:45am, 25 August 2021 (Wednesday)
Speakers: Beth Filson & Helga Luest
Effectiveness and side effects of psychiatric medication commonly used in children and adolescents
Many children and adolescents are suffering from common mental illnesses like Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Although psychiatric medication can effectively stabilize their condition, it may also cause unwanted side effects to our body. A local psychiatrist, Dr. Candy Lin, would analyse the effectiveness of psychiatric medication and suggest ways to deal with the potential side effects.
Date and time: 10:00am-12:00nn, 31 July 2021 (Saturday)
Speaker: Dr. LIN Hoi Yun, Candy (Psychiatrist)
Target：Adolescents, secondary school and primary school parents, social workers and teachers
Online Recovery Seminar Series: Dialogue with Professor Larry DAVIDSON
Adhering to more than ten years of recovery work, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association has been committed to integrating the recovery model into its services. After more than ten years of exploration and localization, how would service users, family members and service providers review these experiences and continue to participate in the journey of recovery? Professor Larry DAVIDSON from Yale University School of Medicine will discuss the status of promoting "Recovery-oriented practice" in Hong Kong with all participants.
Date and time: 9:15-10:45am, 28 July 2021 (Wednesday)
Speaker: Professor Larry DAVIDSON
Host: Dr. LO Wai Fan, Alison
Language: English (Simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese)
"Children are Listening" Mental Health Education Seminar
To educate parents the importance of family relationships on children's health and emotional development, Jockey Club Embracing H.O.P.E.S. Project has invited Mrs. YAU Ng Lai Tuen Monica, part-time lecturer from the social work department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong to discuss with all participated parents about the influence of parenthood on children’s mental health development based on the public education teaching kit developed by Asian Academy of Family Therapy.
Date and time: 12:30-4:00pm, 9 June 2021 (Saturday)
Venue: The Wellness Centre (Kwai Chung)
Target: Interested persons/family