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| Keynote Speech 4 (Zoom):
Modern Achievement
Mr Asheesh Advani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide
Abstract:
Asheesh Advani is the CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world dedicated to creating pathways for employment and entrepreneurship for young people. He will be presenting on the topic of his latest book, Modern Achievement, which is an international bestseller and is co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith, a pioneer in business education. The book redefines achievement for the changing job market in which young people are predicted to have several jobs and multiple careers rather than linear career growth. Mr.. Advani is an in-demand speaker at conferences, having spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, United Nations, and major universities. He holds degrees from the Wharton School and Oxford University, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar. |
| Plenary Session 1:
“Your mess is your message”: A Story of Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Curiosity, Compassion, and Courage
Miss Stephanie Ng, Founder of Body Banter
Abstract:
Having experienced an eating disorder in her early teens in Hong Kong, mental health advocate and researcher Steph Ng understands all too well what it feels like to be voiceless in a cultural environment that frowns upon open discussions about mental illness.
In this talk, Steph shares her journey of navigating an eating disorder and how the tool of storytelling helped her approach adverse circumstances with curiosity, compassion, and courage.
She discusses how her personal challenges have inspired her current mental health advocacy and research work, which aims to spark caring conversations about body image and mental health within the Hong Kong community and beyond. |
| Keynote Speech 5 (Zoom):
Positive Emotions, Stress Regulation, and Resilience
Professor Christian Waugh, Department of Psychology, Wake Forest University
Abstract:
An important factor of resilience is the ability to experience positive emotions in the midst of stress. In this talk, Prof. Waugh will discuss the specific emotional, behavioral and neural roles that positive emotions can play when regulating stress along with some associated strategies. |
| Dialogue 2 with the Speakers
Moderated by Professor Samson Tse and Dr Rick Goscha |
| Morning Refreshment -Break |
| Parallel Session A1:Creative use of strength practice to various vulnerable groups to connect, rebuild and restore personal resilience. (Rayson Huang Lecture)
1. Utilizing the Outcome Star with Homeless: A Strength-Based Approach
Ms. Tsoi Ling Ling; Unit In-charge, The Salvation Army Integrated Homeless Services Integrated Services Team for Street Sleepers(Kowloon and New Territories)
2. Strength based assessment and intervention for children with special needs
Mr. Wan Wai Keung, Jerry; Heep Hong Society Service Manager
3. Revisiting Youth Mental Health in the Third Millennium
Dr. Chan Kai Tai; Specialist in Psychiatry Clinical Professional Consultant and Associate Professor in Practice of Psychiatry (By Courtesy), Faculty of Medicine, CUHK
Paralle Session A2:Cultivating strengths in various districts in different ways (MWT3, G/F, Meng Wah Complex)
1. Leverage Community Strengths to support recovery
Mr. WANG Kun; Director of Guangzhou Likang Social Work Service Center & Intergrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness (Liwan District & Baiyun District)
2. Innovative us of Strengths in Hostel
Dr. BoBo Lo; Service HeadBaptist Oi Kwan Social Service (Macau)
3.Open the window of healing through accepting and making sense of voices
Mr Cheng Chung Yan, Vincent, Hong Kong Hearing Voices Network Limited Director |
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| Parallel Session B1: Navigating Complex Challenges with Strength-based Approaches: Insights from Domestic Violence and Dual Diagnosis Intervention (Rayson Huang Lecture)
1.Light the fire of advantage:Experience in applying strengths perspective in serving victims of domestic violence
Miss Tung Ying Hsueh; Social Work Supervision, Changhua County Lifeline Association Miss Tsai Tzu Han, Social Work Supervision New Taipei City yung chuan social service association
2. The application of strengths-based perspectives for victims of intimate partner violence
Miss Tsai Tzu Han; Social Work Supervision New Taipei City yung chuan social service association
3. Strength-based Practice in working with persons with dual diagnosis - co-occuring mental and substance use disorder
Mr Kwan Cho Chi, Blanka; Senior Social Work Supervisor, Caritas Wellness Link - Tsuen Wan
Parallel Session B2: Empowered together: Applying strengths-based approaches with supportive synergy (MWT3, G/F, Meng Wah Complex)
1. Strength in unity: Fostering affirmation, innovation and collaborative learning through group supervision
Mr. Lau Hok Wing Robert; Supervisor, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Lok Hong Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness
2. Strengths Model Applications in residential care setting
Ms. IP Hau Wah; Acting Assistant Supervisor (Registered Nurse (Psychiatric)), Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Yeung Sing Memorial Long Stay Care Home |
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| Plenary Session 2
Ideas of strengths in Narrative therapy: Conducting ‘narrative of strengths’ interviews
Professor Hung Suet Lin Shirley
Chair, Department of Social Work; Associate Academy Director, Academy of Wellness and Human Development; Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,Hong Kong Baptist University
Abstract:
Both strengths-based approaches and narrative therapy share a mission to shift social work and therapeutic practice from ‘problem’ and ‘solution’ focus to searching for particular stories about knowledges and skills, abilities, and experiences of ‘success’. There are points of unity of the two approaches that mark their compatibility while at the same time, both have remained distinctive. Referring to the maps of conversation of narrative therapy, ideas of strengths are evidenced in narrative therapy. This presentation will discuss the ideas of strengths when practicing narrative therapy and ways to conduct ‘narrative of strengths’ interviews. The interview questions involved will include but not limited to those related to describing and naming the narrativized strengths, how the narrativized strengths have evolved through time and experience, the relationship between the narrativized strengths and other people, and how the narrativized strengths inform the person’s understanding of the self. |
| Plenary Session 3:
Strengths Model Case Management: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
Dr Sadaaki Fukui
Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Social Work
Abstract:
Strengths Model Case Management (SMCM) was first implemented in Kansas, USA in the 1980s. Our aspiration is to integrate the SMCM tools (i.e., strengths-based assessment, planning, and supervision) with full fidelity into our daily practice of implementing person-centered approaches, leading to the progress/achievement of the client’s identified recovery goals. The assumption is that the strengths perspective and philosophy alone are not sufficient to break the clients’ chronic barriers at the personal, interpersonal, and system levels; instead, it requires solid implementation tools. A substantial paradigm/practice shift such as SMCM innovations often takes decades to actualize. So, where are we now? Practitioners and policymakers claim their implementations are strength-based, yet their fidelity remains ambiguous. Where do we go? I will share my perspectives about the power and challenges of implementing SMCM and how to actualize our aspiration to more intentionally support clients’ recovery goals at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. |
| Dialogue 3 with the Speakers
Moderated by Dr Jessica Tang and Professor Samson Tse
Dr Jessica Tang, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong; Registered Social Worker specialized in family and mental health services. |
| Closing Remarks: A New Beginning—From Strengths to Strengths, Embracing the Future Together
It will be a session where everyone participates to celebrate our collective wisdom and look forward to transforming strengths into opportunities. |