Information Session November 11, 2017

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1 Information Session November 11, 2017

2 What is Behavioral Health? Behavioral therapy Behavioral medicine Mind-body medicine Integrative body-mind-spirit care Psychoneuroimmunology Bio-psycho-social-spiritual health model

3 It is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to promoting a philosophy of health that stresses individual responsibility in the application of behavioral and biomedical science knowledge and techniques to the maintenance of health and prevention of illness and dysfunction by a variety of self-initiated individual or shared activities. (Matarazzo, 1980, p. 813)

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5 Programme Objectives The curriculum covers Eastern and Western health philosophies and intervention approaches To provide a systematic and comprehensive training in behavioral health with a solid, culturally relevant and holistic orientation. To develop an evidence-based and integrative model of clinical practice in their workplace. To promote the betterment of body-mind-spirit well-being at both individual and community levels.

6 Learning Outcomes Knowledge Enhancement Understanding on history, background and cultural issues of BH topics; More aware of the global and local development of BH issues Integration of Theory and Practice Apply the related knowledge and practical skills in tackling BH issues Personal Growth Raise the level of selfawareness and personal reflection on holistic health Development of Evidence-based and Integrative Practice Model Facilitate students to establish their own BH intervention approach Holistic Health Philosophies

7 What Makes MSocSc(BH) Unique? Holistic and Eclectic approach A variety of holistic approaches Integration of Theory and Practice Appreciation of Eastern and Western therapeutic theories and practices Knowledge Enhancement and Personal Growth Integration of personal growth experience and professional reflective practice Experiential Learning Integration of teaching and learning

8 1. Integration of Body-Mind-Spirit Spiritual Well-Being Emotional & Social Well-Being Physical Well-Being BMS in caring communities & health-oriented

9 2. Appreciation of Eastern and Western Therapeutic Theories and Practices In real-life clinical practice, clients problems are: Etiology: Multidimensional Impacts: Multidimensional Multimodal interventions

10 Education Western Scientific Rigor BMS Health Model Chinese Holistic Practice Research Clinical Work theoretically sound culturally sensitive evidence-based practice

11 Experiential Eastern and Western interventions Local and international students

12 3. Integration of Personal Growth Experience and Professional Reflective Practice Holistic Health Experiential Workshop Clinical Training

13 4. Integration of teaching and learning Integration of classroom teaching, interactive workshop, experiential group and practicum groups

14 Strong Teaching Team with Research and Clinical Competence Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Dance Movement Therapist, Play Therapist, Art Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Academic researcher, etc.

15 Curriculum Structure compulsory (including a 3-day Body-Mind-Spirit workshop) & 4 elective courses Clinical training sessions Practicum group or Dissertation Full-time/Part-time Classes are conducted during weekday evenings and occasional weekends

16 1-year Full-time First Semester Second Semester Summer Semester Introduction to BH Spirituality in clinical practice Integrative approaches to holistic well-being Scientific inquiry & research methods in BH 4 elective course(s) Clinical training sessions Practicum group OR Dissertation Final sharing session

17 2-year Part-time Year 1 Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Summer Semester First Semester Second Semester Summer Semester Introduction to BH Integrative approaches to holistic wellbeing Scientific inquiry & research methods in BH Spirituality in clinical practice 4 elective course(s) Clinical training sessions Clinical training sessions Practicum group OR Dissertation Final sharing session

18 1. Courses Compulsory courses Introduction to behavioral health Integrative approaches to holistic well-being (with a 3-day BMS workshop) Scientific inquiry and research methods in behavioral health Spirituality in clinical practice For course descriptions, please refer to the programme website at

19 1. Courses Elective courses Abnormal psychology Assessment and interventions in mental health: A clinical case management approach Eastern cultural health practices Contemporary perspectives on death, dying and bereavement Counselling and psychotherapy Fundamentals of art therapy Fundamentals of dance and movement therapy Fundamentals of music therapy Play therapy Theory and practice of positive psychology and strength-based interventions etc. For course descriptions, please refer to the programme website at

20 Class Arrangements Date of classes 1 st semester: Sep Dec nd semester: Jan Early May 2019 Summer semester: Mid-May Aug 2019 Time Weekday 6:45pm-9:45pm or 7:00pm-10:00pm; or Block intensive class on Saturdays 10:00am 5:00pm Venue Studio at Centre on Behavioral Health (Sassoon Road campus) Centennial Campus (main campus)

21 2. Clinical Training Sessions Objectives To equip our students to acquire psychotherapy and counseling knowledge and skills, promoting their personal and professional development Time Weekday or Saturday afternoons Venue Studio at Centre on Behavioral Health

22 3. Practicum Group or Dissertation Option 1: Practicum group Clinical training Option 2: Dissertation Final project sharing session

23 Practicum Group Problem-based learning Design and implementation of a group intervention project under supervision

24 Practicum Group Format Around 4-5 students in a group No less than 220 hours (including direct and non-direct contact hours) Final group report, final sharing session Venue Healthcare, education or community settings Duration Full-time: Sep 2018 May 2019 Part-time: Sep 2019 May 2020 Concrete meeting dates and time: To be discussed with supervisor and group members

25 Examples of Practicum Group Application of integrative hypnotherapy and counselling in clinical setting Integrative body-mind-spirit approach intervention Literacy of the pause: A focusing application on parenting Mindfulness-based life coaching Positive psychology intervention programme Practicum on play therapy Use of drama in clinical practice Use of music in human service Note: Not all practicum topics listed above will necessarily be offered in a given year and may subject to change Some practicum groups are offered to clients who speak Cantonese only

26 Final project sharing - Poster and oral presentation

27 Dissertation Format Scholarly dissertation of 20,000 words Duration Full-time: Sep 2018 Jul 2019 Part-time: Sep 2019 Jul 2020

28 Admission Programme Entrance Requirements A Bachelor s degree or the equivalent; Preferably a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification working experience; and An academic and work background in a field related to healthcare or human service profession is preferred.

29 Admission English Requirements For applicants graduating from universities not using English as a teaching medium Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A minimum overall band of 6 with no subset lower than 5.5 Overseas General Certificate of Education The International General Certificate of Secondary Education The Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language Grade C or above

30 Online Application

31 Main Round Deadline of Online Application: Nov 30, 2017 Admission test and interview: Early to Mid-Dec, 2017 *Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview Announcement of provisional offer: Six weeks after admission test & interview

32 Second Round Deadline of Online Application: Jan 31, 2018 Admission test and interview: Early to Mid-Feb, 2018 *Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview Announcement of provisional offer: Six weeks after admission test & interview

33 The latest updates on the department website

34 Our Learning Environment

35 Our Students Physicians, nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologists, counselors, TCM practitioners, physio/ occupational/speech therapists, physical fitness instructors, police officers, teachers, human resources professional, business coach, etc.

36 Alumni Sharing

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38 Enquiries Contact person: Ms. Mona Chan Programme Secretary Tel: (852) Webpage: