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1:45 - 2:15 pm

Registraion

2:15 - 2:25 pm

Opening ceremony

2:25 - 2:40 pm

Opening Speech by Guest of Honor

Mr Chris Sun, JP, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

2:40 - 3:20 pm

Keynote Speech 1:

Embracing Our Common Journey: How Advancements in Neuroscience Fortify Our Efforts to Cultivate Strengths in Ourselves and Others

Dr Rick Goscha, Co-founder ofStrengths Model; Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strengths Model Inc.


Abstract:

The field of neuroscience has witnessed rapid advancements over the past decade with new insights and understanding of the mind-body connection. We continue to learn more about how the brain processes information, how we form our views of self and others, how we respond to our external and internal environments, and our corresponding behaviors.

Advancements in neuroscience validate the importance and effectiveness of using Strengths Model* tools, approaches, and interventions. More importantly, it calls us to embrace our common humanity in search of meaning, purpose, and connection.

This keynote is a call to pause and reexamine who we are as people and explore how we want to be in relationship with each other and the people we serve to co-create an environment where healing, change, and growth are possible.

3:20 - 4:00 pm

Keynote Speech 2:

Ultimate Ways to Motivate Youths to Excel their Strengths by their Interest and Passion

Mr Kit Wong, Founder of Grand Ma Ltd; Founding Director at La Violet Edu & Under Production Ltd.


Abstract:

To be updated

4:00 - 4:10 pm

Break

4:10 - 4: 50 pm

Keynote Speech 3:

The Journey of Applying the Strengths Model to Facilitate Recovery in Taiwan: Knowledge Building and Cultural Consideration

Professor Li-yu Song, Honorary Chairman, Taiwan’s Association of Recovery and Strengths Perspectives in Social Work


Abstract:

Since 2003 the speaker has embarked on promoting the Strengths model in Taiwan, starting from the field of domestic violence and extending to various fields. The experiences and effectiveness of applying the model will be presented based on the research findings over the past 23 years. Especially, the speaker will address the skills and strategies of utilizing the model in family treatment to facilitate the mutual recovery of persons with psychiatric disabilities and their family caregivers. Furthermore, the speaker will present strengths-based strategies while considering Chinese culture, such as family orientation, in family treatment to enhance the effectiveness and service quality.

4:50 - 5:20 pm

Dialogue 1 With the Speakers

Moderated by Professor Samson Tse

Professor in Mental Health and Dean of Student Affairs, University of Hong Kong

5:20 - 5:30 pm

Announcement

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