CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Join us for our talks and events throughout the year to celebrate our 40th Anniversary
THE COUNSELLING JOURNEY – “WHERE DO I FIT IN?”
27th May 2022, Friday
7:30pm-9:30pm (Online)
Join Rev Sam Kuna as he shares the 6 stages in the development of a counsellor/psychotherapist formed out of his more than 35 years of practice, to unfold the question “The Counselling Journey – “Where do I fit in?”
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING AND THE LANGUAGE OF CHANGE
24th Jun 2022, Friday
7:30pm-9:30pm (Online)
Mr Viknesan provides a sneak preview to motivational interviewing approach that draws out intrinsic motivation from an individual to consider or make positive changes in their life.
THE ART OF VITAL-ISING SELF-CARE
22nd Jul 2022, Friday
7:30pm-9:30pm (Online)
As professionals whose art and core focus is to support and enhance the psychological and emotional well-being of individuals, it is imperative for us to engage in everyday micro moments of self-nourishment. Ms Rena Sivadas shares on how we can apply vital and vitalising everyday self-care techniques.
THE TRAUMA IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
19th Aug 2022, Friday (Rescheduled)
7:30pm-9:30pm (Online)
Due to the pandemic, mental health professionals observed that children and adolescents exhibit PTSD-like symptoms which resulted in a range of mental health-related issues. The presentation by Ms Michelle Koay will explore how counsellors can support young people to process their experiences and to gain a more constructive and positive meaning of what they have gone through.
PUBLIC FORUM
TOPIC 1 - “I NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE”
TOPIC 2 – FROM STIGMA TO HEALING
30th Sept 2022, Friday
7.00pm-9:30pm (Online)
Panelists:
Rev Sam Kuna, Associate Professor and Dean, School of Counseling, TCA College
A/Prof Frederick Low, President, SAC
Mr Joachim Lee, PBM, Executive Director, Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre
Ms Abigail Lee, President, Association of Play Therapy Singapore
Moderator:
Ms Celine Edmund
SAC'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM
20 Oct 2022, Thursday
2.00pm-5.30pm
Raffles Town Club
Theme:
40 Years of Caring for the Nation, Building Communities of Carers
Pricing:
Early Bird Discount (sign up by 31 Aug 22, Wed)
Member: $40, Non-Member: $75
Normal price
Member: $60, Non-Member: $85
SAC'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY APPRECIATION DINNER
25 Nov 2022, Friday
5.00pm-9.00pm
Orchid Country Club
For SAC Members Only
Join the grand finale event for our 40th Anniversary celebrations as we express our deepest appreciation to the members and volunteers for their valuable contributions to make this possible.