API Care and Counselling, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API), is happy to organise this workshop on the emerging and exciting field of positive psychology that promotes well-being through positive emotions such as contentment, gratitude and hope.

What is happiness? Does getting what we want necessarily lead to happiness? Does the absence of physical or mental health conditions necessarily result in personal happiness? Traditional sources of security like achievement, income and employment are now recognised by psychologists to be insufficient for holistic well-being. This workshop introduces participants to the emerging and exciting field of positive psychology that promotes well-being through positive emotions such as contentment, gratitude and hope. This contrasts with the emphasis on reducing negative emotions seen in previous psychological scholarship. Through in-class individual and group exercises, participants will have the opportunity to deeply reflect on what makes life truly fulfilling.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN

• Appreciating the purpose of all emotions and embracing them
• Experiential exercises that promote deeper life engagement and meaning
• A self-assessment of the areas of life that has greater potential to flourish

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Anyone finding that the achievements and financial security in their lives still leaves them feeling disengaged and lacking meaning
• Anyone wishing to enhance holistic well-being for themselves and others
• People wishing to apply the science of positive psychology in their work and in their relationships

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mr. Joseph Chan, Master of Social Work and MA in Pastoral Studies

Joseph has worked in the social service sector for more than 20 years. As a social worker and head of a Family Service Centre, he has seen the impact that conflictual family relationships, addictions, and financial issues can have on family life. Between 2016 and 2018, he chaired the Family Violence Work Group for Ang Mo Kio Region, under the initiative of the Ministry of Social and Family Development. Joseph completed his Master of Social Work at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from the National University of Singapore. He also holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) from James Cook University. He is currently reading a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University.

REGISTRATION

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 Aug 2022

NOTE:

1. Your place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.
2. Payment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:
   • UEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)
   • Reference Code: <Payer’s Name> HFRIO
   • Send the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg
3. Payment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.
4. Please contact the organiser for more enquiries.