Professional Training
Continuous learning is not uncommon among professionals who dedicate to their professions and missions, from those at managerial / supervisory positions to those devoted to frontline service. To keep themselves up-to-date and remain competent in the relevant fields, attending trainings from time to time could be one of the ways to patch themselves with the fast pacing world.
Our centre, UCEP, concerns with mental health issues, not only individuals but also for the public. To carry out our mission of promoting psychological well-being in Hong Kong, we are aware that steeping ourselves in the service itself would be too limited to attain the goal. A larger society with similar ideals should be involved. Therefore, we strive to provide quality trainings to professionals working the same directions, including psychologists, counsellors, social workers, medical practitioners, nurses as well as allied health professionals, to bring out the synergy effect for the betterment of our community.
Programme Information
Details of our training programmes are listed below. Registration form can be found inside the flyer for respective programme. For enquiry, please contact us at 2349-3212 or by email info.ehcs@ucn.org.hk
| Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) |
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Workshop (IPT) 
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Workshop (IPT) will be held on 22 Feb & 1 Mar 2025 (Saturdays)
Early Bird Deadline: 25 Jan 2025
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that aims to improve interpersonal relationships, enhance social support, and ultimately alleviate depressive symptoms through a structured treatment framework. Researches indicate that IPT is significantly effective in treating depression.
Course Outline:
• Teaching fundamental knowledge of Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Learning basic skills for assessment and application
| Date | 22 Feb & 1 Mar 2025 (Saturdays) | |
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| Time | 9:30am – 5:30pm (9:15am registration) | |
| Format | Face-to-face / Venue (tbc) | |
| Fee | Regular Price – HK$3,100 Early bird price – HK$2,800 (Early Bird Deadline: 25 Jan 2025) | |
| Registration:
Please fill in the Google Registration Form |
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| Enquiry : 2349 3212 Email : info.ehcs@ucn.org.hk | ||
| Motivational Interviewing |
12-Hour Introductory and Advanced Workshop on Motivational Interviewing
12-Hour Introductory and Advanced Workshop on Motivational Interviewing will be held on 14, 21 & 28 June 2024 and 6, 13 & 20 September 2024 (Fridays)
Early Bird Deadline: 17 May 2024 and 2 August 2024 respectively
About the trainer:
Dr. Paul Kong is a Clinical Psychologist in Hong Kong and a Certified MI Trainer of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He had mainly worked and provided clinical psychology service in a local public hospital in the past 2 decades and has accumulated rich experience in the mental health services as well as in the addiction field. He dedicates his time in applying and developing Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Chinese societies and has been invited to offer different levels of MI training to the healthcare professionals in Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Singapore. He is the founding chairman of the Chinese Association of Motivational Interviewing (CAMI).
Motivational Interviewing,
an evidence-based clinical method, is a form of collaborative conversation for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change, and strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. Over 1100 controlled clinical trials yields positive effects on a wide array of problem areas, including cardiovascular rehabilitation, diabetes management, dietary change, hypertension, illicit drug use, infection risk reduction, management of chronic mental disorders, problem drinking, problem gambling, smoking, as well as concomitant mental and substance use disorders.
12-Hour Introductory Workshop
• Suits newcomers to MI or returners for revision or latest update.
12-Hour Advanced Workshop
• Assumes prior formal training and reasonable proficiency in MI;
• Experience in using MI since initial training is expected; and some coaching, feedback or supervision is preferable.
| Introductory Workshop | Advanced Workshop | |
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| Date: | 14, 21 & 28 June 2024 (Fridays) | 6, 13 & 20 September 2024 (Fridays) |
| Time: | 2:00pm – 6:00pm (1:45pm - Registration) | |
| Format: | Online workshop | |
| Fee: | Regular Price – HK$2,600 Early bird price – HK$2,340 (17 May, 2024) | Regular Price – HK$3,300 Early bird price – HK$2,970 (2 Aug, 2024) |
For information & registration
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| Enquiry : 2349 3212 Email : info.ehcs@ucn.org.hk | ||