As we enter the final quarter of 2023, what would you say to yourself when reflecting on the past year? Do you often feel dissatisfied, thinking you haven't met your expectations? When we are accustomed to treating ourselves with harsh criticism, it's easy to feel increasingly discouraged, powerless, and worried.

In this two-hour workshop, our clinical psychologist, Ella, will guide us in reflecting on the past year and learning how to reconstruct our self-critical thoughts in order to foster self-compassion and understanding. Together we will also discover how to extract meaning from moments of perceived inadequacy and failures. This process will enable us to embrace our authentic selves, and view every experience as an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.  

The event will be held in Cantonese. 

Content

• Thinking traps and vicious cycles of self-criticism 
• Meaning of our "shortcomings and failures" 
• Self-compassion practice

Instructor profile

Ella Z. Tsang is a Clinical Psychologist who is also a Florist and a Japanese Preserved Floral Art Instructor. Ms. Tsang obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (Psychology) from the University of Hull and later obtained a Master of Art in Psychology and a Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She joined StoryTaler in 2021 and aspires to promote mental health and reduce psychiatric stigma.

Remarks

* In case of financial difficulties, please email info@jcthplus.org to enquire about fee waiver.
** Quota is limited and spots will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis to applicants who have completed the application procedure with proof of payment.

Apply before: 22 October