Workshop 4: Positive Psychology

Brief information

Workshop 4 – Positive Psychology was organized on 17th November 2012 (Saturday) at Caritas Jockey Club Lai King Rehabilitation Centre, more than 130 students and teachers participated. Ms. Carol YEW, Clinical Psychologist of United Centre of Emotional Health and Positive Living (UCEP) was invited to speak what is positive psychology and the ways to build up a happy and fulfilling life.

After ice-breaking game, through games, songs, videos, group competition and discussion, speaker encouraged students to think what the meaning of Happiness is. Students learned about gratitude and to establish personal interest. Besides, speaker guided students how to explore possible solution and think from different perspectives when facing difficulties. Moreover, speaker analyzed the elements of optimism and pessimism.

Questionnaires were distributed to review the workshop’s effectiveness. 100% of students enjoyed the workshop; 89.4% of them expressed the content of workshop benefited them. Besides, some students mentioned have learnt the importance of positive psychology; how to be happier; the importance of optimism; think from different perspectives in case of any difficulties etc. 

Participants’ comments

I understand the importance of Positive Psychology
I learn there are different thinking methods: Happiness, Gratitude and Flow
We should think from different aspects when feeling difficulties, and avoid pushing ourselves into dilemma
We should think in positive ways, all problems could be solved
I learn to have gratitude mind, we can become more positive. “Happy” can be shared
I realize emotions can be controlled by ourselves; we should choose to be happy
Once we keep an optimistic and positive mind, all problems can be solved
I learn Gratitude. We have to treasure and satisfy what we currently have.