Orientation Gathering - PolyU · 2020. 5. 5. · expanse of life. OCW Services • Individual...
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Orientation Gathering for
New Research Postgraduate Students
Ruth Wong, Psy.D. Counsellor (Clinical Psychologist)
Welcome to PolyU!
The Office of Counselling & Wellness (OCW)
Psychological Wellness
Physical Wellness
SpiritualWellness
• Proactive and professional counselling• Mental health promotion • Physical education
• Sports development• Sport for all
• Life education
Physical Wellness
• To encourage students to take care of their body for optimal health and functioning
• To maintain a healthy life to get through daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress
Psychological Wellness
• To enhance students’ awareness and acceptance of a wide of range of feelings
• To increase students’ ability to handle negative emotions and cope with stress effectively
Spiritual Wellness
• To facilitate students in the search for meaning and purpose in human existence
• To assist students to develop a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life
OCW Services
• Individual counselling• Groups• Workshops • Trainings• Mass programs on campus
Activities in 19/20
Wellness in Action• Year-round campaign that promotes integration of physical,
spiritual and emotional (psychological) wellness • 2018/19 highlights
– Monthly Signature Programs– EIM on Campus:
Sport-for-all workshops
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Exercise Is Medicine on Campus
• EIM is a world-wide Award Scheme managed by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• PolyU officially recognized as a Bronze Level Award in 2018• Promote physical activities, and encourage staff and
students to improve their health • Wellness Centre established to coordinate EIM programs
and provide consultation services on how to exercise
Mental Health Caring Project
• To equip students with basic mental health knowledge and helping skills
• To promote mental health on the PolyU campus• 2018/19 highlights
– Mental Health Week– Campus Caring POLYUMHCP
Caring Net• To establish a caring culture and atmosphere on campus• To enhance peer support to students through individual and
faculties caring activities• Programme Highlights
– Crossover Gathering• FENG x SHTM• FB x SD• FHSS x FAST• FH x FCE
– Faculties Caring Actions
Wellness Ally(former Mental Health Ambassador and Wellness Ambassador)
• A group of committed PolyU students aiming at promoting Psychological, Physical & Spiritual Wellness on PolyU campus
• Compulsory Training: Mental Health First Aid training
Wellness Ally(former Mental Health Ambassador and Wellness Ambassador)
• All PolyU full-time students are welcome• Join us in promotion of Wellness!• Registration: https://polyu.hk/JmJWa
Path to self-growth and self-exploration!
• Workshops and groups for all PolyU students• Details & Registration: https://polyu.hk/hJHFI
OCW Counselling Team • Counselling and Mental Health Professionals• Respect Confidentiality• Free of charge• Easily accessible on campus
Procedures for New Students
• Complete a brief registration process upon arrival• Meet with counsellor on-duty for a brief
screening session• May be assigned to a OCW counsellor or referred
to other services for on-going support
Schedule an Appointment
Telephone: 2766-6800
Walk-in: QT308
Email: [email protected]
Online: POSS system
PolyU Online Student Services (POSS)
OCW Office Hours
Mon-Fri09:00-19:00
Sat09:00-12:00
Sun & Public HolidayClosed
PolyU-Line (non-office hour counselling hotline): 3161 8123
OCW is here to support you through your journey at PolyU!
Do not hesitate to reach out to us!