Instructor Introduction

Ms. Lottie Lau (劉雪霞小姐) is a pioneer in teaching Child-Centered Play Therapy in Hong Kong.

• Education: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Social Work) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Master of Education (specializing in Counseling and Play Therapy) from the University of North Texas, USA, studying under Dr. Garry Landreth, a renowned American scholar and founder of Child-Centered Play Therapy.
• Experience: Accumulated 27 years of clinical experience in psychological and emotional counseling. Specializes in using play therapy to counsel emotionally troubled children and helping parents build skills.
• Teaching: In the 1990s, while teaching at tertiary institutions, she introduced Child-Centered Play Therapy training from the USA to Hong Kong. She has trained professional counselors to provide play therapy services and taught parents filial play therapy to improve their children's emotions and behavior.
• Achievements: Has conducted hundreds of courses, training over 7,000 students to date. Currently teaches Child-Centered Play Therapy in the Continuing Professional Education program at the Department of Social Work, CUHK, and regularly organizes courses on child-centered communication and filial play therapy. All courses she leads receive unanimous praise.

Course Introduction

Child-Centered Play Therapy is a non-directive counseling approach suitable for children aged 2-12. This method helps children process negative emotions and rebuild a sense of security and competence.

Course Content

• History and related theories of play therapy
• Theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of Child-Centered Play Therapy
• The therapeutic utility of play and toy selection
• Setting up and managing a playroom
• The therapeutic process of Child-Centered Play Therapy
• Parental work required during play therapy

Course Details

• Dates: September 20 (Tue), 21 (Wed), 26 (Mon), 27 (Tue), 28 (Wed), 2016 (5 days, 40 hours total)
• Time: 09:00–13:00 and 14:15–18:15
• Venue: Workers' Union Northern District Integrated Service Centre
• Target Audience: Social workers, psychological counselors, school guidance teachers, and professionals working in family and child-related fields.
• Fees:
  • MOP 3,200/person
  • Early Bird: MOP 2,900/person (for registrations between July 15 and August 15)
  • (If the center successfully applies for funding, part of the fee will be refunded to participants.)
• Registration Period: July 15 to September 10, 2016
• Registration Location: Workers' Union Northern District Integrated Service Centre

Contact Information

• Address: A1-W1, 1st Floor, Guang Fu An Garden, 63-97 Labour Day Avenue, Hac Sa Wan
• Phone: 2847 0789 (Ms. Tam / Mr. Tang)