Course Introduction 

Studies have confirmed that child-centered play therapy can help children improve their overall social and emotional resilience; it has a significant effect on improving self-regulation/responsibility; children show stronger empathy and social communication through a safe therapeutic relationship and being trusted, which is significantly helpful to children experiencing trauma, anxiety, social difficulties, learning difficulties, etc. (Ray et al., 2021). The course is based on child-centered play therapy, through lectures, case and real experience sharing, practice and individual supervision to enable participants to apply child-centered concepts in their daily lives.

Course Aim 

• To help participants master the skills of child-centered play therapy
• Re-understand the psychological reasons behind children’s behavior to adjust communication methods
• Through parent-child play therapy, establish a safe relationship with children, build parent-child joint emotional regulation capabilities, and allow children to build a foundation of mental health to cope with growth challenges

Course Content (A total of 8 classes and 1 individual parent-child play therapy supervision) 

• Understand children’s emotions and developmental needs by understanding their brain development
• Preparation and method of parent-child play therapy
• Learn to observe and understand children’s inner world, build a sense of security, emotional regulation and empathy
• Use gentle but firm methods to set boundaries for your child and build your child’s self-control 
• 10 ways to build children’s self-esteem and confidence, and apply to daily academic difficulties, enabling children to face challenges and appreciate themselves
• Apply child-centered communication methods to deal with sibling conflicts and build good sibling relationships

Target audience: Suitable for parents and teachers of kindergarten and primary school

Date: Class – July 2, 9, 16, 23; August 13, 20, 27 and September 3 (Sat), 2022 Individual Supervision (1 hour) – Individual arrangement during August

Time: 10am to 12pm

Fee : $3600 (Register before June 15 to enjoy a $3400 discount)

Speaker: Ms. Christina Chan

Continuing Professional Education in Family Therapy Series (CPEFT)

Family Dynamics is a Centre providing private individual, marriage and family therapy services and is committed to promote the development of happy and healthy families in Hong Kong.

The Certificate Course on ‘Introduction to Family Therapy-Level 1’ organized by Family Dynamics aims at –

1. introducing knowledge in systemic perspective and its applications;
2. enhancing the competency of helping professionals in their areas of practice; and
3. facilitating effective intervention in personal growth, marital and family relationship, and mental health issues. 

The course will consist of two parts covering theory, conceptual framework, and applications of family therapy with case illustrations where applicable.

Course Outline – Part I

1. Development of Family Therapy
2. Working Concepts in Family Therapy (I)
3. Working Concepts in Family Therapy (II)
4. Family Assessment – From Symptoms to Systems

Course Outline – Part II

• Application and systems collaboration

1. Couple Relationships
2. Child and Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health Problems
3. Parenting Issues
4. Family with Mental Illnesses

Course Duration (Part I – 12 hours; Part II – 12 hours)

Part I
　Date: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022
　Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Part II
　Date: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
　Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm

Venue: Family Dynamics Center or ZOOM Class (depending on the COVID situation)

Course Instructor:

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese, supplemented by English

**Early bird discount and two-people discount** Register and pay before June 10 to enjoy the early bird price $3000 (Application Deadline: Before June 17) $2800 (Early Promotion Date: June 10 or before)

* 20% off for two people to enroll together *

Clinical Supervision

For Individual, Couple and Family Counselling

OBJECTIVE

Family is the cornerstone for fostering individual’s personal growth and development of interpersonal relationship. It nevertheless plays an important role in individual emotional issues, mental health problems, conflict between couples, difficulties in parenting, dissatisfaction within a family etc. By exploring family relationships, family members are able to recognise their strengths and resources in resolving these issues.

The Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision as provided by Family Dynamics could help social workers and counselling professionals to use different perspectives and the family systemic lens to understand client’s issue through examining their predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. Through adopting various schools of family therapy and practical skills, the supervision service aims to enhance the effectiveness of using family therapy, in turn facilitates client’s motivation to progress and change.

SUPERVISOR (Click to see their profile)

FEES

Individual: $700/hour
Group: $800/2hours (2-4 people)

Remarks:

1. Trainees are welcomed to bring their own cases to supervision. Clinical cases can be provided if needed.
2. Applicants should bring along audio or video recordings of cases during supervision sessions for discussions.
3. Supervisors and applicants (for individual or group) are to discuss among themselves the duration and frequency of supervision sessions.

ENQUIRY & APPLICATION:

1. Please call 2468 1261;
2. WhatsApp 55076199 (https://wa.me/message/7WOD2XXL3446I1)
3. Email at info@familydynamics.com.hk or
4. Leave your message at: www.familydynamics.com.hk/contact-us/

Family Dynamics has always been providing professional clinical counselling services for individuals, couples and families, improving relationships, building healthy interaction models, that allows everyone to grow and enjoy life.

Over the past decade, Family Dynamics has gained trust from the public, consolidating our experiences in clinical service provisions and is confident to take a step further in development. In order to contribute to the community, we are grateful to provide counselling services to the following special groups:

1. Play Therapy (Children from CSSA Families or Low-income families) – Charges: $200/hour
2. Students (18 years or older) – Charges: $200/hour;
3. Retirees/couples (65 years or older) – Charges: $200/hour;
4. CSSA Families – Charges: $200/hour.
4. Low-income families (total household income of $30,000 or less) – Charges: 1.5% of household income

If you or your friends are experiencing family or interpersonal issues, do not hesitate to contact us. Our psychotherapists, qualified with master’s degree and professional training in counselling, will do our best to provide you our help.

Note: Limited space available monthly, first-come-first served. Please queue when quota is full.

For enquiry and booking:
Please call 2468 1261/ WhatsApp 55076199 (https://wa.me/message/7WOD2XXL3446I1) or
leave your message at: www.familydynamics.com.hk/contact-us/

The economic situation has been worsened due to the uncertainties of the pandemic. We understand that everyone is having a hard time, living under stress and worries. Some of you may face challenges from your family, relationship or during parenting. We are more than willing to listen to your concern and overcome your difficulties together.

Thus, Family Dynamics decided to continue the Support Scheme for 3 more months, until 15th December. All online and face-to-face new counselling cases will be able to enjoy a 20% off discount (except Play Therapy). The price will remain unchanged even after the scheme ends!

For enquiry and booking:
Please call 2468 1261/ WhatsApp 55076199 or
leave your message at: www.familydynamics.com.hk/contact-us/

42 contact hours

Research suggests that Play Therapy is an effective mental health therapeutic approach that works best when significant others are actively involved in the treatment process. In this course, mental health practitioners would be equipped with the essential knowledge, principles of theories, skills, and approaches which strengthen clients’ self and the system around him/her.

Day 1: Therapeutic power of Play Therapy
Day 2: Making sense of Child Development Theories to Play Therapy
Day 3: Principles and skills of Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
Day 4: Creative application of CCPT for promoting self-regulation and strengthening self
Day 5: Play-based assessment and case conceptualization in Play Therapy
Day 6: Play Therapy Dimensions Model for integrative practices

Date: 1/10(Thr), 2/10(Fri), 4/10(Sun), 11/10(Sun), 17/10(Sat), 18/10(Sun)
Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (7 contact hours)

TRAINER: Ms. Yuen Ka Wah, Clara

42 contact hours

Research suggests that Play Therapy is an effective mental health therapeutic approach that works best when significant others are actively involved in the treatment process. In this course, mental health practitioners would be equipped with the essential knowledge, principles of theories, skills, and approaches which strengthen clients’ self and the system around him/her.

Day 1: Therapeutic power of Play Therapy
Day 2: Making sense of Child Development Theories to Play Therapy
Day 3: Principles and skills of Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
Day 4: Creative application of CCPT for promoting self-regulation and strengthening self
Day 5: Play-based assessment and case conceptualization in Play Therapy
Day 6: Play Therapy Dimensions Model for integrative practices

Date: 2/8 (Sun), 7/8(Fri), 9/8(Sun), 14/8(Fri), 15/8(Sat), 16/8 (Sun)
Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (7 contact hours)

TRAINER: Ms. Yuen Ka Wah, Clara