The therapy group will introduce different skills to guide participants to examine their thoughts and behaviors, thereby managing their emotional discomfort, emerging from the vicious cycle of depression and anxiety. In addition to in-class teachings, the instructor has prepared practical exercises for participants to apply what they have learnt to real-life situations, consolidating their learning. 

Content

• Becoming aware of and improving the mental and physical vicious cycle
• Learning to get along with distressing emotions
• Progressively understanding and practicing different skills, such as relaxation exercises, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, etc
• Take-home exercises

Instructor profile

Amanda Fu is a Clinical Psychologist and the project manager of the TourHeart+. Amanda Fu is a clinical psychologist and the project manager of TourHeart+. She obtained a Master of Philosophy in Psychology and a Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is committed to making mental health information and services more accessible to the public.

Feedback from previous participants

• "I really feel I understand myself better, it was a process of self-discovery!"
• "It's the first time I felt that behavioral therapy is practical."
• "Thank you for changing the way I think."
• "Well-paced and not boring! I look forward to the group every week."

Remarks

*In case of financial difficulties, please email info@jcthplus.org to enquire about a fee waiver.
** Spaces are limited. If the number of registrants exceeds the quota, we will allocate spots by drawing lots, and will notify the results by email.