# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Let's come together to explore the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) approach to managing stress and to join the New Year meet-up.About this EventOverviewIn the demanding field of mental health, professionals often face significant stress that can impact their well-being and effectiveness. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) offers a valuable approach to managing stress by integrating cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. This sharing session will introduce Industrial and Organizational Psychology professionals to the principles of MBCT and its effectiveness in fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation in high-pressure environments.Participants will engage in guided mindfulness exercises designed to promote relaxation and enhance self-awareness. These experiential activities will allow the I/O professionals to experience the benefits of mindfulness firsthand, helping them connect with their inner selves and better understand their stress triggers. Through reflective discussions, attendees will explore healthier coping mechanisms and strategies for responding to stressors with greater clarity, ultimately improving their resilience in the workplace.The sharing session will also provide practical applications for incorporating MBCT into daily routines, empowering the I/O professionals to manage stress more effectively. A Q&A segment will encourage the sharing of experiences and foster a supportive learning environment. Join us to discover new pathways to stress management and enhance your overall well-being through the exploration of MBCT.Our Speaker:Prof. Alex Chan is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Social Work at Hong Kong Baptist University. He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a full member of the American Psychological Association. Additionally, he is a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong and a recognized Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher.During the COVID-19 pandemic, his research on COVID-19 and related chronic diseases was reviewed and included in the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 database. He also collaborated with local hospitals on HIV/AIDS patient care, aging, and mental health research. Furthermore, he worked to expand IAPT and MBCT interventions to enhance mental health support for aging HIV/AIDS patients in Hong Kong.Prof. Chan has been using MBCT practice since 2016 and established the first MBCT protocol intervention. He is leading the project among at-risk youth and hospital outpatient clients. He has also provided over 70 training sessions for nursing, public health, and social work professionals on using MBCT. His recent research on MBCT intervention was invited for a panel presentation at the Oxford Mindfulness Gathering 2025. Prof. Chan is currently a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health and the Royal Society of Medicine.? Agenda Highlights?Part 1 (19:00-20:00): Exploring the Inner Self: The Role of MBCT in Stress Management? Part 2 (20:00-22:00) : new-year meet-up (Simple catering food will be provided)Fees :DIOP member ($280)Non-member ($330)HKPS members will be awarded 1 CEU.**Subject to the final decision of the individual divisions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/15f8d0e0-f459-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w585-h740-dc1f1e2b-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hong-kong/exploring-the-inner-self-mbct-in-stress-management-and-new-year-meet-up/100001980442876957 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, workshops, nonprofit, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 296.77, max: 349.77, currency: HKD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hong Kong - **state**: HK - **country**: Hong Kong (SAR) - **location**: HKPS Office - **lat**: 22.30364 - **long**: 114.1833002 - **full address**: HKPS Office, Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hung Hom, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/44a4e7b67bac0be24fb9734ea80ff95094f823d92370c4391601fdcac01dd680-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8c1c2-gmir.jpg?v=1768732424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up being held? - **A:** Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up takes place on Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm at HKPS Office, Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hung Hom, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR). - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up? - **A:** Ticket prices for Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up range from HKD 297 to HKD 350 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityDIOP Member (pls provide HKPS no)HKD 297 + HKD 17 feeAvailablePublic/Non-DIOP MemberHKD 350 + HKD 20 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up? - **A:** Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up is organized by Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Exploring the Inner Self: MBCT in Stress Management and new-year meet-up", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/44a4e7b67bac0be24fb9734ea80ff95094f823d92370c4391601fdcac01dd680-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8c1c2-gmir.jpg?v=1768732424", "startDate": "2026-02-09", "endDate": "2026-02-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/hong-kong/exploring-the-inner-self-mbct-in-stress-management-and-new-year-meet-up/100001980442876957", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "HKPS Office", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hung Hom", "addressLocality": "Hong Kong", "addressRegion": "HK", "addressCountry": "HK" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "22.30364", "longitude": "114.1833002" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Let's come together to explore the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) approach to managing stress and to join the New Year meet-up.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "HKD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-09", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "296.77", "highPrice": "349.77", "price": "296.77", "url": "https://allevents.in/hong-kong/exploring-the-inner-self-mbct-in-stress-management-and-new-year-meet-up/100001980442876957" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "HKD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/hong-kong/exploring-the-inner-self-mbct-in-stress-management-and-new-year-meet-up/100001980442876957", "price": "296.77", "name": "DIOP Member (pls provide HKPS no)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "HKD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/hong-kong/exploring-the-inner-self-mbct-in-stress-management-and-new-year-meet-up/100001980442876957", "price": "349.77", "name": "Public/Non-DIOP Member" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/division-of-industrial-organizational-psychology/18490348", "description": "The Division of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (DIOP) was established in May 2000 under the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS). We are a professional association that promotes the identity, professional status and recognition of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists in Hong Kong.With our prime focus to further develop members' professional competences in I-O psychology, and to promote the discipline to the public, industry and potential service recipients, DIOP organizes regular events to update all levels of our members, HR practitioners, and the general public the current topics in the field. We collaborate with a wide range of disciplines in our events to discuss the latest emerging trends in the workplace and pick up new insights to thrive in this ever changing world.If you are hosting an event that you believe would be beneficial to our members or the wider I-O Psychology community, please feel free to get in touch with us at diopsec@gmail.com.Feel free to follow our social media for the latest industry updates from us: DIOP In Conversation | Facebook | LinkedIn" } ] } ] ```