STEP FORWARD HONG KONG - DAY 2
Wed, May 25
|ZOOM Webinar
Overcoming Anxiety - Mental health professionals collaborate to host a free digital event for Hong Kong to STEP FORWARD after the loss and change of the pandemic and get clarity on the future.
WHEN & WHERE
May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ZOOM Webinar
EVENT DESCRIPTION
We have been through some tough times, Hong Kong. Our mental wellness has been impacted by massive change, uncertainty, and loss. It’s time to step forward together. WOHK x Sonia Samtani welcome you to join a week of digital wellness talks where we will tackle: managing change, loss, anxiety, and judgement. Let’s move towards the future with renewed energy and acceptance.
FREE to register
DAY 1 - May 24:
Accepting Change and Loss
Hong Kong has experienced enormous change over the past few years. For many of us, this feels like a loss: loss of time, experiences, opportunities, finances, and the loss of a future Hong Kong that is unclear. This session will help you understand loss and how to manage it and move forward.
Speakers:
Sonia Samtani
Brian Henderson
Learning Points:
- Loss and change - how to approach it
- Change and why it's hard
- 5 actionable tips and steps to move forward
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DAY 2 - May 25:
Overcoming Anxiety
Uncertainty, stress, packed schedules, closed schools and diminished experiences - some of the external factors that can cause or heighten anxiety. In this session, we explore anxiety and how to move past it.
Speakers:
Caroline Rhodes
Learning Points:
- Understanding anxiety
- The role of judgment in anxiety
- 5 steps to manage your anxiety
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DAY 3 - May 26:
From Decision Fatigue to Clarity
So much about life in Hong Kong is unclear. Do you find planning for the future challenging at the moment? You’re not alone - the city is suffering from widespread decision fatigue. If you are seeking clarity, motivation and greater focus, this session is for you.
Speakers:
Sarah Kalmeta
Hersha Chelleram
Learning Points:
- Decision fatigue: what is it and why does it happen?
- How to move away from foggy thinking and get clarity
- 5 tips for getting clarity, better energy, and vitality
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DAY 4 - May 27:
No Judgement Zone
We all judge, Hong Kong. We judge ourselves, others, and the situation we are in. But how does this hinder our relationships and happiness? Let’s explore judgment in this session - how to be aware of your own judgment, how to manage it, and how to form better relationships. We will also cover adult bullying and friendship issues.
Speakers:
Pia Muggreud
Mary Cheung
Learning Points:
TBA
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DAY 5 - May 28:
Moving Out of the MEH
So, you’re not depressed, you’re okay, but that’s it. Things are just a bit, well, MEH. Sound familiar? We get it. This extended period of life being “on hold” has left many of us lacking in zest and excitement. If you want to move out of autopilot, get unstuck and STEP FORWARD towards a brighter outlook, this session is for you.
Speaker:
Colin Simmons
Panel:
All About You Center
Learning Points:
- How to pivot towards success
- Understanding your why
- 5 tips to move forward
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DAY 6 - May 29:
Raising the Future - conscious parenting family session
School closures, excessive screen time, loss of movement and activities, mask wearing, friends leaving - kids have been deeply affected by the pandemic. How do we help our children STEP FORWARD and live happy, healthy lives? How do we answer their questions in a responsible, kind, positive way? Join Hong Kong mamas for a panel session that covers all the above and more.
Speaker:
Ziggy Markan
Panel:
Menka Amin
Dervla Louli
Kimberly Carder
Learning Points:
- Managing kids mental health
- Helping anxious kids
- The role of the parent
- Making a plan for their future