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Panel Presenter, British Psychological Society (BPS) Counselling Psychology Annual Conference, Bristol, UK — 4–5 July 2025, focusing on MCET training and its role in enhancing mindfulness therapy approaches within psychology workshops.


Invited Speaker, South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust – East Asian and Southeast Asian Heritage Month Event, London, UK — 30 September 2025, where I will discuss the importance of mindfulness therapy and its applications in psychology workshops.

mcet/ccet workshop

MINDFULNESS CALLIGRAPHY ENHANCED THERAPY (MCET)®

I developed the MCET intervention during my seven years of doctorate training in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. This culturally sensitive and non-threatening approach is designed to work effectively with Chinese and Asian heritage communities internationally. The innovative and integrative method draws on various theories, including cognitive, mindfulness therapy, and psychoanalytic free association. This process can be very effective in helping clients access previously problematic experiences and transform them into valuable resources. Typically, the sessions, which can be conducted in either Chinese or English, last between 4 to 12 sessions, enhancing the experience through psychology workshops.

MINDFULNESS CALLIGRAPHY ENHANCED THERAPY (MCET)®

I developed the MCET intervention during my seven years of doctorate training in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. This culturally sensitive and non-threatening approach is designed to work effectively with Chinese and Asian heritage communities internationally. The innovative and integrative method draws on various theories, including cognitive, mindfulness therapy, and psychoanalytic free association. This process can be very effective in helping clients access previously problematic experiences and transform them into valuable resources. Typically, the sessions, which can be conducted in either Chinese or English, last between 4 to 12 sessions, enhancing the experience through psychology workshops.

Traditional Chinese calligraphy set with brushes, ink stones, and paper on wooden surface.

This is the standard set to use for the MCET training approach, and you don’t need to have calligraphy practice experience. The session can be conducted in either Chinese or English. If you’re interested in learning more about this approach, including its applications in mindfulness therapy and psychology workshops, please contact me for further details.

MCET Training for Professionals 2023-2024

MCET Level 1 - Level 3


Three full days are required for a minimum of MCET training across three weeks. Please be aware that the MCET Level 2-3 is intended for qualified therapists, mental health professionals, and psychologists. During the training weeks, participants will also engage in Zen Mindful Calligraphy Enhanced therapy, which incorporates mindfulness therapy for deep self-exploration. This powerful calligraphy practice is expected to facilitate self-deep exploration throughout the training.


MCET Online/In-person Training Schedule 2023-2024


2023 September-November


This successful MCET training and collaboration was arranged by the Chinatown Service Center - Behavioral Health Department in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Website: http://www.cscla.org


2024 July


The CCET training for practitioners in the UK (In person) will take place in Brighton and London.


2024 August


CCET training will be tailored for Chinese-speaking therapists in Shanghai, China.

cpd/workshops

Black Chinese calligraphy character on white background.

All workshops can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization or group. Here are some examples of training workshops I have designed and developed in the past, which include MCET training on topics such as: 


- Creativity and Mindfulness Practice in Daily Life, incorporating mindfulness therapy techniques 

- Wellbeing Workshops with Chinese Communities 

- Working with Trauma in Creative Ways 

- Let go & Zen Calligraphy Practice 

- Self-care and Mental Health Awareness for Chinese Students in the UK (developed for Sussex University) 

- Creative Art and Narrative Group-Exploration of Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Service User Experiences of Secondary Care Mental Health Services (developed for Sussex Partnership NHS) 


These psychology workshops are designed to foster a deeper understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

WHOLE DAY /HALF DAY MCET WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION

MCET LEVEL 1 is suitable for trainees and individuals interested in the creative therapeutic approach, particularly those looking to enhance their skills through MCET training, mindfulness therapy, and psychology workshops.

Learning Outcomes

Each MCET training workshop and psychology workshop will have different learning outcomes, formats, and schedules. These sessions often combine deep self-exploration and healing with calligraphy practice, mindfulness therapy, creative mindfulness activities, MCET theoretical input, experiential exercises, and reflective group discussions.

fEEDBACKS FROM WORKSHOP AND MCET TRAINING

    PREVIOUS EVENTS:


    2019


    October, London

    British Psychological Society (BPS) Psychotherapy Section Annual Conference (In-person)

    Audience: Psychologists, psychotherapists, trainees, researchers, BPS members


    2020


    October, London

    The Brave New World of Psychotherapy

    BPS Psychotherapy Section Conference (Online)

    Audience: Clinicians, trainees, researchers, BPS members, and others


    2021


    May, London

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Research Conference (Online)

    Talk Duration: 20 minutes

    Audience: Clinicians, trainees, therapists, researchers, BACP members, and others

    June, Geneva

    The 3rd Creativity Conference

    Webster University (Geneva) in Partnership with the Serendipity Society, UK (Online)

    Audience: Academics, researchers, therapists, and others


    2022


    February, London

    Metanoia Talk CPD (Online)

    Audience: Trainee psychotherapists and Metanoia staff

    May, London

    Presentation for MSc Students in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) at Metanoia

    Format: 'A Conversation with Juan Du'

    Duration: 30 minutes

    September, Rome, Italy

    Society for Psychotherapy Research Conference

    Format: 30-minute presentation and panel

    Panel Members: Dr. Biljana van Rijn, Professor William Stiles

    Audience: Trainees, clinicians, researchers, SPR members, and others

    September, London

    British Psychological Society (BPS) Psychotherapy Annual Section Conference

    Format: 1 hour and 10 minutes (presentation and practices)

    Audience: Trainees, clinicians, committee members


    2023


    March, Brighton

    Sussex Mindfulness Annual Conference (In-person workshop)

    Audience: General public, mindfulness practitioners, clinicians

    June, UK (Online)

    UKCP Research Conference

    Duration: 20-minute presentation Audience: Clinicians, trainees, researchers, UKCP members, and others


    2024


    April, Guest Appearance on Wellbeing TV

    July, Glasgow

    British Psychological Society (BPS) DCoP Annual Conference

    Role: Speaker and Workshop Presenter, focusing on MCET training and mindfulness therapy

    November UKCP Conference in London

    Role: Presenting Academic Poster

    Training & speaking schedule inquiry

    The workshop is for the general public. MCET Clinical Training is open to qualified Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychologists from all modalities

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