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Using coffee brewing as a medium for mindfulness practice, this workshop invites participants to consciously engage their five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch—through a guided sensory coffee experience. As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee unfolds, participants are encouraged to slow down, become present, and cultivate a sense of inner calm.

Building on this mindful experience, participants will then combine coffee beans and coffee grounds with art materials to create their own coffee-inspired artwork. This creative process provides a relaxing space to express present emotions and inner perceptions in a reflective and imaginative way.

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Workshop Language: Cantonese

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(This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 2 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.)

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(The deposit will be refunded via autopay in approximately two weeks after the workshop completed. Please make sure your bank account details are up to date in the Student Information System (SIS).)

The 12-hour MHFA online course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover:

- Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders;

- Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;

- Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse;

- Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong

7 hours self-directed online learning: 30 Dec 2026 - 12 Jan 2027

Instructor-led Zoom sessions: 14 Jan 2027 (9:30 am - 12:00 nn & 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm)

The course details will be sent to the registrants closer to the date.

Remarks: 

To receive a refund of the course deposit ($150) and an e-certificate of completion, students must complete the online learning modules and attend 100% of the instructor-led sessions with your camera on during the zoom sessions.