Orientation Gathering for New Research Postgraduate Students Ruth Wong, Psy.D. Counsellor (Clinical Psychologist)
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!