Strength-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Severe Mental Illness

This is a 3-hour workshop introducing an evidence-based strength-based cognitive behaviour therapy model for working with people with mental illness. There will be exercises, case discussions and role plays for participants to understand and experience how Strength-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (SBCBT) is operationalised.

Cognitive-behaviour therapy has long been considered a problemoriented approach in addressing the deficits of clients. In recent years, some academics and therapists in CBT have begun to explore a strength-oriented
approach to CBT, focusing on helping clients to utilise internal and external resources to identify, develop and achieve personal goals, leading to a more fulfilling life.

This workshop is based on a 7- phase SBCBT model developed by the presenter and his team Strength-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Severe Mental Illness.

Professor Daniel Wong is a clinical psychologist and mental health social work academic at The University of Hong Kong. His major research interests include evidence-based practice in mental health, cognitivebehavioural
therapy, mental health literacy and promotion, and mental health issues among migrants.

Professor Wong and his colleagues have established the Institute of Cognitive Therapy in Hong Kong and Centre for Holistic Health in Melbourne, Australia to provide training for mental health professionals and promote better mental health among Chinese populations.

For any enquiries about the event, please contact Marg Hamley by email at margaret.hamley@unimelb.edu.au