Dr. Adrian H.Y. WAN

Lecturer

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awan@hku.hk

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Dr. Adrian Wan received postgraduate education in Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology (HKU, 2003), M.A. Trauma Psychology (CUHK, 2008), and Master of Social Work (HKU, 2011). His research interests lie in evidence-based practice of mindfulness and self-compassion-based practices, holistic health approaches to wellness, psycho-social oncology, cancer survivorship, and coping with trauma. He was presented the Young Investigator Award in 2011 by the scientific committee of the 18th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress (HKICC). As an educator, Dr. Wan teaches courses related to behavioural health, scientific inquiry, clinical assessment, practicum in behavioural health, and contemplative approaches to personal and social well-being.

Dr. Wan’s is the first Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher in Hong Kong. As a mental health practitioner, he works with people suffering from a spectrum of mood-related problems. Dr. Wan also provides workshops and training programs to promote holistic health within the community of helping professionals and the general population in Hong Kong.

 

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