Education
2021 – Now
Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work (PhD)
University of Toronto, Canada
Thesis Topic: Help-seeking by Chinese immigrant families of children with mental health issues in Canada
2017 – 2019
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Distinction
Dissertation: A clinical case study guided by Bowen Family Systems Theory: Enhancing differentiation of self of a mother having a child with ASD
2010 – 2013
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Work
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
First Class Honors
Dissertation: Helping a Child Cope with Loss by Using Grief Therapy
Trainings
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
2025
2020
Theraplay Level 2 & MIM
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma
Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools
2019
Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Group Theraplay
Theraplay Level 1 & MIM
2017
Play Therapy Foundation Course
Certification in applying PEP-3 and TEACCH for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Training Certificate of Assessment for children aged 2-6 with developmental disabilities
2018
Certificate in helping Children with SEN (Kindergarten & Primary School)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
2014
Discovering Positive Education
Designing Positive Education
Embedding Character Strengths: Introducing Character Strengths
2015
2016
Child-centered Play Therapy (A Five-Day Workshop) and Practicum Course
ICISF: Assisting Individuals in Crisis - UMBC Training Centers
HOPE-20 Trainer
2013
Mental Health First Aid Standard Course
2024
ACT Essentials (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), Level 2
Online Field Instructor Course
Interprofessional Preceptor Workshop
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Assessor