Free download of Chinese version of the manuals on Psychological First Aid for Families Experiencing Homelessness (露宿家庭的心理急救) and Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness (露宿青少年的心理急救)  Dear Friends, As a society for traumatic stress studies, AsianSTSS strives to promote and share good practices of traumatic work. One of our latest projects is the translation project of Psychological First Aid manuals, conjointly conducted with the Hong Kong Red Cross, for enhancing knowledge on offering psychological support to homeless families and youth. We are glad to inform you that this meaningful project has been completed, and the Chinese version of the manuals on Psychological First Aid for Families Experiencing Homelessness (露宿家庭的心理急救) and Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness (露宿青少年的心理急救) are ready and free for download from our website now. Both manuals were developed based on the evidence-informed Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide, 2nd Edition. July, 2006. They provide information on the psychosocial reactions and needs of youths and families experiencing homelessness. Information on strategy, skills and support for workers serving these populations is included. The manuals shall become an essential guide for professions and workers (including social workers, counsellors, psychologists, doctors, nurses, teachers, emergency helpers, and volunteers) who are providing care for these populations. The translated manuals will also be launched by our partner agencies, Hong Kong Red Cross, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network/National Centre for PTSD as well as the agencies that developed the original versions, Ambit Network for Psychological First Aid for Families Experiencing Homelessness and Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership for Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness. May we take this opportunity to remind you of the enrolment deadline on 9th November 2011 for our upcoming Train-the-Trainer Workshops on "Psychological First Aid (PFA)" and "Skills for Psychology Recovery (SPR)" conducted by Dr. Melissa Bryer and Dr. Patricia Watson, experts of the field of PFA from the National Centre for Child. Please refer to our website ( http://www.asianstss.org) for further enrolment details. Please help disseminating this information to parties that may benefit from our work and thank you for your support for AsianSTSS. Regards, AsianSTSS |
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Train-the-Trainer Workshops on Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery by
Dr. Melissa Brymer and Dr. Patricia Watson
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2- hour FREE lecture on “Modernizing Disaster Mental Health: Developmental & Cultural Perspectives”by Dr. Melissa Brymer and Dr. Patricia Watson.
Oasis – Center for Personal Growth & Crisis Intervention, Corporate Clinical Psychology Services, Hospital Authority is going to organize the above lecture with Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and Hong Kong Red Cross, which will be held on 30 November 2011.
Modernizing Disaster Mental Health: Developmental & Cultural Perspectives
Date: 30 November, 2011
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre, M/F, Hospital Authority Building, 147B Argyle Street, Kowloon.
Organizer: Oasis – Center for Personal Growth & Crisis Intervention, Corporate Clinical Psychology Services, Hospital Authority
Co-organizers: Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and Hong Kong Red Cross
Registration: Click here to view the details of the programme
Download enrolment forms: Word format 
Fee: FREE of charge
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Healing Trauma : A Professional Guide
NEW BOOK publication supported and sponsored by the AsianSTSS Edited by Kitty K. Wu, Catherine S. Tang and Eugenie Y. Leung
Healing Trauma : A Professional Guide provides the knowledge base on the application of evidence-informed approach for effective and ethical psychological support work after traumatic experience. This book marks an important milestone in the study of trauma psychology in Hong Kong. It is written by local experts who have been working in this field. It covers assessment and interventions, in issues of interpersonal trauma, health and medical trauma and mass trauma and disasters.
Please refer to the link to obtain more information of the book :
http://www.hkupress.org/book/9789888028979.htm
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Japanese Earthquake and Tsunamis
On behalf of the Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, may I express our deepest concern to people who suffer from the Japan Sendai 9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, as well as our heartfelt sympathy to the loss of life and tremendous damage caused by the disaster.
With the unity and dedication demonstrated by Japanese people and professionalism of relief work in Japan, we trust that the challenges shall be overcome soon. Wish you and everyone in JSTSS peace and safety.
Kitty Wu, Ph.D.
President
Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
AsianSTSS letter to Japanese Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (JSTSS)
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Special announcement regarding Japan massive earthquake and tsunami |
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AsianSTSS would like to express our heartfelt concern to people who suffer from the 9 quake and tsunami that hit Japan, as well as offer the deepest sympathy to the loss of life and tremendous damage caused by the disasters.
We would also like to appeal to members and the community to support and offer assistance to victims affected by earthquake.
Regards,
AsianSTSS |
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ISTSS extended the offer to AsianSTSS members to subscribe to the Journal of Traumatic Stress (JTS) to the 2011 journal year |
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Dear AsianSTSS members,
ISTSS has kindly extended the offer to AsianSTSS members to subscribe to the Journal of Traumatic Stress (JTS) to the 2011 journal year. However, there will be some new terms as follows:
The access will be online only – no printed copies.
The rate is $30 USD.
Online access will allow subscribed members to see all back issues of JTS.
The first issue will be released in February 2011.
Like previous years, payment will be made to the AsianSTSS and the charge will be reduced to HK$300, inclusive of operational costs.
The Journal of Traumatic Stress (JTS) is published bi-monthly (6 issues per year) and contains vital information about PTSD and the traumatic stress field.
Alternately, AsianSTSS members may choose to become full members of ISTSS at a special Affiliate Member rate. Joining ISTSS can be done online or by downloading a printable application and either mailing or faxing it to ISTSS. See the Web site at www.istss.org for complete information.
Members who wish to subscribe please fill in personal particulars to the excel file and send a crossed cheque of HK$300 payable to “Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Limited” to the following address:
Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
c/o Room 402, Chuang's Tower, 30-32 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
The deadline for subscription via AsianSTSS for year 2011 will be 2 February 2011.
Thanks for your attention.
Regards,
AsianSTSS |
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2-Day Workshop on Psychological First Aid & Psychological Recovery by Dr. Melissa Brymer & Prof. Robert Pynoos
The 2-day workshop on Psychological First Aird & Psychological Recovery by Dr. Melissa Brymer and Prof. Robert Pynoos has been successfully organized on 16 and 17 Sept 2010. AsianSTSS would like to thank the co-organizer, Hong Kong Red Cross, as well as the speakers and the participants for their support.
Regards,
AsianSTSS |
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Advanced Workshop on Cognitive Processing Therapy for Individuals and Groups by Professor Patricia Resick |
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Dear members of AsianSTSS,
The 2-day seminar “Advanced Workshop on Cognitive Processing Therapy for Individuals & Groups by Professor Patricia Resick” has been successfully organized on 12 and 13 May 2010. AsianSTSS would like to thank all sponsors, speakers and the participants for their support.
Regards,
AsianSTSS |
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ISTSS OFFERS JOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS TO AFFILIATE SOCIETIES |
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Dear AsianSTSS members,
ISTSS has kindly extended the offer to AsianSTSS members to subscribe to the Journal of Traumatic Stress (JTS) for $36 USD to the 2010 journal year. Payment will be made to the AsianSTSS and the charge will be HK$350, inclusive of operational costs. The journals will be shipped directly to the subscribers from the publisher.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kitty Wu, the President of AsianSTSS, for being awarded "The Second Hong Kong Humanity Award" ! |
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Congratulations to Dr. Kitty Wu, the President of Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (AsianSTSS), for being awarded "The Hong Kong Humanity Award 2009 " which is co-organized by the Hong Kong Red Cross and Radio Television Hong Kong on 2 May 2009. This very first award of its kind in Hong Kong aims to give tribute to those live up to and put into practice the spirit of humanity, and it represents an honorable recognition of Dr. Wu's achievement and commitment in humanitarian contribution.
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Survey on the Psychological Impact of Road Traffic Accident |
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The Position Paper of the Asian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies on Psychological Impact of Road Traffic Accident |
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AsianSTSS would like to express condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake in China's Sichuan province.
While expressing our deepest sympathies for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake, we would like to appeal to all members to offer assistance and support to the quake victims and families according to their own capacities in minimizing the devastating impact of the disaster. |
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