#WorldWellbeingWeek

#WorldWellbeingWeek is here! from June 26-30, 2023, to celebrate the many aspects of well-being, from meaningful work to financial security, physical and mental health, social resilience, and care for the environment.

#Strength-BasedParenting

Center for Positive Psychology & Wellbeing Vietnam is actively participating in World Wellbeing Week! 🎉 Join us as we host a series of Strength-based Parenting *online talks from June 26 to June 30, followed by an engaging full day of offline activities on July 1, specially designed for working parents and families.

*For the talk event during Wellbeing Week, some talks will be online and offline

What is

STRENGTH-BASED PARENTING?

It is a parenting style that parents focus on building up their children’s strengths instead of weaknesses. By shifting their focus from fixing what’s wrong to cultivating what’s right, parents are able to help their children to maximize and make the most of their talents and character.  

Meet the Speakers

  • Sandy Sinn

    CENTER FOR POSiTIVE PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING VIETNAM

  • Tran Chau Than Trong

    FOREST LINK

  • Wendy Cumes-Rowell

    WENDY ARTIST

  • Dr. Kathirasan K

    CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS SINGAPORE

  • Alexander Lai

    OUTSOURCE SENIOR CONSULTANT

  • Trân Đinh

    MUSICIAN & RMIT PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT

Strength-Based Parents focus on:

Unlock the power of strength-based parenting and watch your parent-child relationship flourish like never before! Join us for an extraordinary event dedicated to celebrating the unique strengths and talents of your child, while empowering you as a parent to nurture and amplify those strengths. Secure your place today and join us at the June Wellbeing Festival for an enriching experience.

Sandy Sinn | Founder Of Center For Positive Psychology & Wellbeing

Sandy is trained as a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Youth Mental Health & Well-being Educator, LivingWorks ASIST Trainer. She conducts workshops in Strengths-based Parenting, Strengths-based Career Coaching and Strengths-based Leadership and team building which are all rooted in the Science of Positive Psychology. Sandy is also a registered ASIST trainer of LivingWorks, the world leading Suicide Prevention Training Solution and she was the first trainer to conduct the first ASIST workshop in Vietnam in 2022. She is also a Youth Mental Health Educator and Advocate, she delivers mental health and well-being programs in international schools and universities in Vietnam. Sandy has recently joined SENIA (Special Education Needs International Association) VN chapter as an English Community Representative in which her role is to provide and support parents of neurodivergent children in HCMC.

Her vision for setting up the Center For Positive Psychology & Wellbeing (VN) is to introduce The Science of Positive Psychology and its connection with physical health; mental health; emotional health and well-being at workplaces. Her mission is to spread awareness to the community, workplaces the importance of normalizing mental health by creating an environment for people to talk about mental health and how to safeguard our mental health wellbeing.

Sandy is originally from Hong Kong, educated both in the UK and in the US., a mother of 3 children, she moved to HCMC, Vietnam with her teenage son in 2020.

Tran Chau Than Trong | Founder Of Forest Link

Chau origin from Ho Chi Minh City, is the founder of Forest Link, a social enterprise that provides Wellness retreats combining physical and mental health care for customers, especially the Shinrin Yoku method – “the taking in the forest atmosphere” or “the forest bathing”. Chau achieved the online Shinrin Yoku Diploma of The Centre Excellence and became a guiding Forest Bathing in 2020 and now is pursuing the Forest Therapy Practitioner and Forest Bathing Guide of Forest Therapy Hub.

Chau has 10-year experience in the tourism industry in Vietnam and has a great interest in sustainable tourism development. Having graduated with a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Business Management in France, she engaged in social entrepreneurship since 2017. She is enthusiastic and calm thanks to mindfulness and meditation practices, she loves to bring positive energy to people.

As a social enterprise, they commit to reinvesting 51% of the profit to a green cover plan: planting trees at permaculture farms throughout Vietnam. The social enterprise aims to provide services for both humans and nature.

Wendy Cumes-Rowell | Founder artistwendy.com.au

Wendy Cumes-Rowell entered the Australian television broadcast industry as an accomplished Graphic Designer and eventual department head. Wendy worked in this field for almost 15 years before returning to Griffith QCA to obtain her Post Grad degree in Fine Art. She is currently a primary arts consultant/ teacher and practising artist, studying toward completion of a Master's double degree in Fine Art and Digital Design.

Art classes, with 'Artist Wendy', have been running across Northside Brisbane State Primary schools since 2007. Growing attendance and interest is testament to the response from students and parents.

In 2019, Wendy and her team created with up to 130 art students weekly. She custom designs art classes to meet specific curriculum requirements based on the STEAM principal. This approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

Wendy is also passionate about community engagement through visual arts which has led to her involvement in art therapy workshops. “For children, every day brings new discoveries in an ever changing, rapidly paced world. A world in which technology permeates their senses with explosions of sound and colour.

I try to slow down this process and give them a chance to breathe in the wonder and the beauty. To take the time to think and react, with a traditional, tactile expression of themselves. I strive to give them an anchor, a point from which they can identify who they are and then move courageously through the world. I aim for a balance of the inner and outer worlds.”

Since 2016 Wendy has facilitated motivational Art Workshops for professionals and coordinated art therapy workshops for children. She also works creatively with women at the Nundah Community Centre , Brisbane, during DV month.

Dr. Kathirasan K | Founder CEO, Centre for Mindfulness Singapore

Kathirasan (Kathir) has been teaching contemplative and mindfulness practices since 2008. He is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher - Professional (CMT-P), a certification issued by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). He has practised mindfulness for more than 20 years, since 1999 and has been trained by the eminent Mindfulness teacher, Shamash Alidina. He has the ability to contextualise Mindfulness within any culture and in the areas of education, leadership, teaching, learning, personal development, coaching, counselling, career development and stress management. Being an OD Consultant, Kathir sees the relevance of Mindfulness in Organisational and Workplace settings. He is the author of numerous books on Mindfulness.

Mr. Lai Lip Yin | Outsource Senior Consultant

Alex, also known as Mr. Lai Lip Yin, has over 15 years of expertise in consulting and facilitation, coupled with more than 26 years of experience in operations, marketing, sales, and consulting across multinational companies in sectors such as HR consulting, energy, food, and retailing.

As a parent, he understands the challenges of juggling work and family responsibilities. He believes that it is essential to create a supportive environment that allows for both personal and professional growth, without compromising the well-being of our loved ones. He is here to share his experiences, insights, and strategies to help other working parents excel both professionally and as parents.

Trân Đinh | Musician & RMIT Psychology Student

Trân Đinh is a piano teacher at Neokid - Music & Arts School and a psychology student at RMIT University. With a Distinction of Piano Diploma ARSM and Music Theory, certified by The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trân has a deep knowledge of music and over 10 years of experience in performing.

She is also an Electone performer who achieved Gold Medal at the Youth Friendship Festival in Singapore and Silver Medal at the Thailand International Virtual Music Competition. During teaching at Neokid, Trân has developed and honed her teaching skills by effectively communicating with children of all ages and exuding positivity. In this talk, she will discuss her passion for music and psychology, and how she believes that music can be a powerful therapy for children.

Moreover, Trân will share her own experiences of using music to help kids with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities. Trân is an enthusiastic advocate for the utilization of music therapy, and she trusts this can be a valuable tool for supporting children to reach their full potential. Therefore, she is excited to share her story, knowledge, and experiences with others, and she hopes to inspire everyone to use music to make a difference in the lives of children.

ZOOM MEETING

ZOOM MEETING

Center for Positive Psychology & Wellbeing Vietnam is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Well-being Festival

Time: Jun 26, 2023 07:00 PM Vietnam Every day, until Jun 30, 2023, 5 occurrence(s)

Jun 26, 2023 07:00 - 08:00 PM

“Being with Children, not DOING: A Mindfulness Perspective”

Dr. Kathirasan K | Founder CEO, Centre for Mindfulness Singapore

Jun 27, 2023 07:00 - 08:00 PM

“A Conversation with Mr. Alex: A Working Father's Journey”

Sandy Sinn | Center for Positive Psychology & Wellbeing Vietnam

Mr. Alex Lai | Outsource Senior Consultant

Jun 28, 2023 07:00 - 08:00 PM

“My Music Journey”

Trân Đinh | Musician & RMIT Psychology Student

Jun 29, 2023 07:00 - 08:00 PM

“Forest Bathing: A Path to Parenting Bliss and Nature Connection”

Tran Chau Than Trong | Founder Of Forest Link

Jun 30, 2023 07:00 - 08:00 PM

“The Blank Canvas: A Framework for Personal Growth through Creative Arts Engagement”

Wendy Cumes-Rowell | Founder artistwendy.com.au

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Join us for interactive workshops where you can gain access to a wealth of resources, educational materials, and engaging activities centered around the significance of parent-child relationships as a key element for our overall well-being.

Unlock the power of strength-based parenting and watch your parent-child relationship flourish like never before! Join us for an extraordinary event dedicated to celebrating the unique strengths and talents of your child, while empowering you as a parent to nurture and amplify those strengths. Secure your place today and join us at the June Wellbeing Festival for an enriching experience.