Let me introduce myself a little, so you shall know a bit more about me!
Registered Arts Therapist (AthR) - ANZACATA
Certified Zentangle Instructor (CZT - Asia #16)
Certified Pastel Nagomi Art Instructor (JPHAA)
Dear you who came across By The Hearth,
My name is Cindy. I am a Registered Arts Therapist of the Australian, New Zealand, and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA), specializing in the multi-modalities approach - Expressive Arts Therapy.
I believe that "mental health" is critical to our well-being, and I am very passionate about advocating mental health through the arts.
I was born with high sensitivity and with an abundance of thoughts and feelings. Back then, I found it challenging to express myself with the right words. Naturally, arts became my best companion. It supported me in articulating my thoughts, channeling my emotions, and connecting with the world.
Therefore, I hope to utilize my passion, beliefs, and strengths. And I look forward to meet you in person to discuss how we can work on a mutually decided goal together.
By the hearth (BTH), I hope this space shares warmth and light with you.
With love and warmth,
Cindy
Credential
Registered Arts Therapist (AThR) - the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)
Professional member of Expressive Arts Therapy Association of Hong Kong (EAT HK)
Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT Asia #16)
Certified Pastel Nagomi Art Instructor (JPHAA)
Registered Playgroup Practitioner
Education
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy (Distinction) - The University of Hong Kong
Master of Arts in Psychology (Dean's List) - Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Marketing (Dean's List) - Latrobe University in Australia
Acquired Training
Certification in the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion Course, HKU
Certification in Play Therapy Training
Certification in the Use of Story-telling for Therapeutic Group
Certification in Life Education
Certification in Sensory Integration Training
Served populations
Children with ASD
Children, Adults, Elderly with Intellectual Disability
Young children with Attention Deficit
Adults with disabilities
Elderly with mild dementia
Helping professions with stress
Kindergarten Teachers
Caregivers
Served Organization
Kindergarten: Christian Little Tree Kindergarten, Truth Baptist Church Grace Kindergarten...
Primary School: Confucian Tai Shing Primary School, Iu Shan School, Sai Kung Central Lee Siu Yam Memorial School...
Secondary School: Maryknoll Convent School, Precious Blood Secondary School, The Church of Christ in China Kung Lee College, Carmel Holy Word Secondary School, L.O.K. Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School, Wing Kwong College, Ma Kam Ming Charitable Foundation (MKMCF) Ma Ko Pan Memorial School, Caritas St. Joseph Secondary School, Po Leung Kuk Ho Yuk Ching (1984) College ...
Special School: R.C.H.K. Island West Hong Chi Morninghope School...
University: Univerisity of Hong Kong (Social Work Department) (Centre of Behavioral Health), Shue Yan University...
NGOs: Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, St. James Settlement, The Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Social Service, Mighty Oaks Foundation Limited, Caritas Family Service Centre, CarER, SAGE Chan Twenge Hsi Kwai Chung District Elderly Community Centre, Methodist Study Trust Education Centre - Youth Empowerment Service (YES), Hong Chi Day Care Center, Christian Action - SHINE Centre, Stwards, Coolminds, The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention (YUWA), The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council...