CE Activities

22 Mar 2025

CBT for Generalized Anxiety Disorder-Certificate Course

To HKPS Members,

 

The Continuing Education Committee approved the circulation of the below activity to all HKPS Members, to keep our members informed about relevant continuing education activities in the field.

For Certificate Courses – Please note that certificate courses are approved based on attendance only, this does not imply any endorsements of the certificate awarded.

 

CE Accreditation: 

DCP: Approves with 1 CEU per hour (max. 6 CEUs per day).

DEP: Approves with 1 CEU per hour (max. 6 CEUs per day).

DCOP: Approves with 1 CEU per hour (max. 6 CEUs per day).

 

Title of activity:

CBT for Generalized Anxiety Disorder-Certificate Course

認知行為療法與廣泛性焦慮症 - 證書課程

Organizer:

Institute of Psychological Health

Psychological Health Company Limited

Name(s) of speaker(s) 

Dr. Sammy Cheng 

a Registered Clinical Psychologist, Division of Clinical Psychology, the HKPS, and a member both in Divisions of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychological Society and of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Cheng obtained his master's degree in clinical psychology at HKU, and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at CUHK. He had worked as a clinical psychologist in various hospitals and specialist outpatient clinics under the Hospital Authority. He has rich experiences in providing CBT to patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) for 30 years. Dr. Cheng has served as an Honorary Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, HKU and Honorary Clinical Supervisor of both the Departments of Psychology of the HKU and CUHK for many years, offering clinical supervision for clinical psychology trainees. He always emphasizes the importance of evidence-based psychological treatment and research. He has been active in participating in clinical research and published numerous articles in the international journals of psychology and medicine. His research interests include CBT, insomnia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, pain management, addiction behaviors, and PTSD. His Chinese publications include books titled “Addictive Behaviors and Treatment”, “Self-help Insomnia'' and the university textbooks.

 Brief content:

Course Content - Part 1

  • Prevalence and Impact of GAD
  • Diagnostic Criteria for GAD (DSM-5 & ICD-11)
  • Assessment Methods for GAD
  • Structured Diagnostic Interviews and Symptom Measurement
  • Assessment of Worry and Related Concepts
  • Effectiveness of Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy for GAD
  • Different Theories, Evidence, and Reliability Regarding GAD
  • Common Issues and Considerations in Treating Patients with GAD

Course Content - Part 2

  • Master an Evidence-Based Treatment (CBT & MCT) Plan
  • Section 1: Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Section 2: Understanding What Causes Worry to Persist
  • Section 3: Methods for Managing Physical Symptoms
  • Section 4: Methods for Managing Cognitive Symptoms
  • Section 5: Advanced Techniques for Managing Worry Thoughts
  • Section 6: Addressing Behaviors that Affect Worry
  • Section 7: Advanced Techniques for Facing Fears
  • Section 8: Preventing Relapse

A treatment manual will be provided.

 

Please click here to see the poster.

Language of presentation: Cantonese

Attendees:

All members of professional psychologists in 3 Divisions; and HKPS

members who are interested in the topics.

Date:

22 March 2025

Time:

9:30AM – 5:00PM

Venue:

Online Zoom

Fee:

HK$1960.

 Deadline for application:

20 March 2025

Contact person:

Ms. Dan, tel/whatsapp 5579 1101, [email protected]