“Sustain the Sustainability” Series: Mental Health Workshops

The Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL) is excited to relaunch the “Sustain the Sustainability” Series with two engaging Capacity-Building Workshops in partnership with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as part of The Jockey Club Shining Together with Cross-Cultural Youth Project.

Theme #1: Mental Health

(Impact goals: building up awareness and basic knowledge of mental health & better skills building for dealing with mental health issues)

Workshop 1: Mental Health and Wellness: Building Resilience

Date: 21 November 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Room D503, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK)
Facilitator: Ms. Bakar Fariha Salma Deiya
Trainer: Registered Counsellor

Details:

    • Learn to recognize and respond to mental health challenges effectively, empowering you to support others.
    • Engage in practical exercises to enhance your communication skills and empathy.
    • Become a reliable source of support within your community, fostering a culture of care and understanding.

Workshop 2: Stress Busters: Staying Mindful


Date: 28 November 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Room D301, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK)
Facilitator: Ms. Bakar Fariha Salma Deiya
Trainer: Certified Wellness and Mindfulness Instructor

Details:

    • Discover practical techniques to manage stress and improve emotional well-being in a nurturing environment.
    • Participate in gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and creative mindfulness practices such as mindful drawing and writing.
    • Learn how to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life, promoting resilience and inner peace.

 

All HSUHK staff and students are welcome! Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at iysl@hsu.edu.hk. Thank you!