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Workshop on Emotion Regulation: The Foundation of Psychotherapy by Dr. Maggie Poon will be held on 18 Jul 2026 (Saturday). Dr. Poon is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Consultant in EMDR from EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) with extensive expertise in psychotherapy and emotion regulation. Registration is open and secure your seat now! Early bird registration will close on 31 May 2026.
Emotion regulation is a fundamental psychological process that underpins mental health and effective psychotherapy. It refers to the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotional experiences in adaptive ways. Participants will gain practical skills in emotional awareness, expression, and regulation through lectures, case discussions, and experiential exercises, enhancing their capacity to manage emotions more effectively.
Contents of Workshop:
- Introduction to Emotion Regulation
- Common Sources of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation
- Foundational and Transdiagnostic Principles of Emotion Regulation
- Basic Emotion Regulation Skills
Details:
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Date: |
18 Jul 2026 (Saturday) |
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9:30am – 5:00pm |
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Format: |
Face-to-face |
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Venue: |
(Tentative) Duke of Windsor Social Service Building |
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Fee: |
Regular Price – HK$1,800 Early bird Price – HK$1,650 (Early Bird Deadline: 31 May 2026) |
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Medium of Instruction: |
Cantonese |
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Target Audience: |
Psychologists, counselors, social workers, mental health professionals, who wish to strengthen their foundational understanding and practical application of emotion regulation. (*Basic knowledge of psychotherapy principles is preferrable) |
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Remarks: |
CME, HKPS, HKSWA & OT accreditations are in progress. |
About the trainer:
Dr. Maggie Wai-ling Poon
Dr. Poon is a Registered Clinical Psychologist of Hong Kong. Her academic qualifications included: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Hong Kong, Master of Social Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from Australian Society of Hypnosis. She worked in a Government department before her retirement.
Her professional qualifications included: Consultant in EMDR from EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), Emotion-Focused Therapy Intermediate Level Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and Ego State Therapy Certified therapist.
Registration:
Please fill in the Google form below to register:
https://forms.gle/BGnVBHadX16LS3dF7
For more details, please call 2349-3212 or e-mail info.ehcs@ucn.org.hk.
