Gua Niang_31 Days of Urban Self-Healing: Case Sharing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy _ Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Gua Niang Publisher: Bright Culture Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 192 pages ISBN: 978-988-8884-02-5 Publication Date: June 2024 [Content Introduction] In the hustle and bustle of the city, how long has it been since you've taken a moment to quiet your noisy mind, reconnect with your buried heart, or perhaps even revisit those long-lost ideals? Psychotherapy is still often shrouded in mystery and stigma in Hong Kong and within Chinese societies. This time, Gua Niang has been fortunate to have many generous clients willing to share their life stories, allowing her to guide readers into 24 distinct therapeutic settings. Her aim is to gently lead you towards your inner values, setting sail with fellow city dwellers on a journey of self-healing. Are you ready? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a burgeoning approach to psychotherapy in recent years, largely due to its grounded nature and practical applicability. [ACT's Grounded Approach] Acknowledging that life inevitably involves suffering and challenges. Approaching our inner experiences—thoughts and emotions—with understanding and acceptance, learning to flow with them. Rather than attempting to correct or change them, as advocated by traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. [ACT's Practical Application] Emphasis on committed action. Therapists work with clients using practical tools to set clear, achievable goals. Equipping them to navigate life's inevitable storms. [Endorsements] Dr. Shirley Li (Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong) Gua Niang is a therapist who is sincere, dedicated, and passionate. In clinical supervision, she consistently approaches each case with meticulous care, earnest learning, and thoughtful reflection. This book is undoubtedly a testament to her commitment to helping others understand and engage with psychotherapy. I wholeheartedly recommend this valuable book to readers, hoping it will illuminate your life's journey. Alex Tsang (Registered Clinical Supervisor, Asia Professional Counselling and Psychology Association) While the development of psychological counseling in Hong Kong may have been slower, a dedicated group of individuals has consistently pursued psychological research, employing various methods to promote mental well-being among Hong Kong residents. Given the cultural differences, Western therapeutic approaches cannot always be applied rigidly without adaptation. In "Gua Niang's 31 Days of Urban Self-Healing," we can glean from Gua Niang's words the unique psychological challenges faced by locals and the keys to their self-healing. [About the Author] Gua Niang Psychotherapist Registered Counsellor (Hong Kong) (APCPA; Asia Professional Counselling and Psychology Association) Mental Health Officer (Youth & Adults) (Mind HK) Master of Social Sciences in Counselling (Distinction) (City University of Hong Kong) With years of experience in individual and couples therapy. In recent years, she has actively promoted mental health awareness online, establishing the "Gua Niang's Tree Hole Volunteer Recruitment Program," which has provided psychological counseling training and supervised internships for over 190 "Gua Zi" (Gua Niang's followers) trainees. Furthermore, she is adept at using picture books as a medium, having conducted over 200 emotional and social skills workshops and talks for children, teenagers, parents, and professionals in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities, organizations, and online platforms. Examples include her "Gua Niang's Emotional Literacy Introduction Course (Certificate Program)," aimed at enhancing public understanding of emotions, self-awareness, and interpersonal communication skills. Among various therapeutic orientations, she specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy (NT) for case interventions. Through sharing case studies in this book, she hopes to promote ACT in Hong Kong and Chinese-speaking regions, fostering a spirit of self-help and mutual assistance.