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UniPsych Symposium 2016
Program Outline
Check out our exciting talks!
Schedule for the Day
The schedule for the day can be seen below. Please note that registration begins at 0900 at The Hive.
The Perfect Job: Myth or Fact?
The event will conclude with a closing address by Ms Rachel Seetoh, one of the pioneer career consultant in the Career & Attachment Office (CAO) for NTU. Rachel has 30 years of work experience spanning across two main industries, Banking & Finance and Education. As a Singaporean, she has lived and worked in China for 17 years, and is currently back in NTU as a Global Career Development Facilitator. She has many credits under her belt, including being a freelance trainee Life Coach working on a professional accreditation with the International Coach Federation.
Some of her previous vocations include being the Career Counsellor with NUS Business School Career Services, the Deputy Regional Head of Human Resource of Northern China Region & Head of Human Resource Department of Beijing Branch with a Hong Kong based Bank in Beijing, China, a Senior Marketing Executive at an International Baccalaureate World School in Beijing, China, theDirector and Teacher of an International Pre-school in Guangzhou, China (a Non-Profit Organisation) and other various roles in Back/Middle/Front Office of International Private & Investment banks (Local and Foreign) in Singapore.
Schedule for the Day
There will be 9 concurrent talks happening per session. Click on the title of each talk for more information on what will be covered!
Talks Synopses
Click on the speakers' names to find out more about them!
Session 1 (1030-1200)
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE EBSC
Mr Tan Wei Jie, Psychologist at Emergency Behavioural Sciences and CARE Unit
Ms Stephanie Lim Chiou Yuin, Psychologist at Emergency Behavioural Sciences and CARE Unit
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
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The talk will cover the following content i) About Singapore Civil Defence Force ii) About Emergency Behavioural Sciences and CARE Unit (e.g., history, unit chart etc). iii) What does EBSC do (Operations Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Resilience and Counselling Psychology, Research, Internships) iv) Unique challenges of EBSC.
CLINICAL AND FORENSIC
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
Ms Goh Mei Fang, Clinical Psychologist at Clinical and Forensic Psychology Service (CFPS)
Ms Poh Ping Qi, Psychologist at Clinical and Forensic Psychology Service (CFPS)
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
The Clinical and Forensic Psychology Service (CFPS), formerly known as the Psychological Services Unit, resides within the Rehabilitation and Protection Group in the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). Our department, a clinical-forensic centre, provides comprehensive psychological services to children, young persons and families referred by the division. Join us in this sharing to find out more about the application of clinical and forensic psychology within a family and child welfare setting.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
FROM ZERO TO HERO:
CAREER PREPARATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
EXCITING FIELD OF SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY
Mr Edgar Tham, Sport and Performance Psychologist at SportPsych Consulting
Edgar Tham is Singapore's very first sport & performance psychologist. He has personally trained numerous Olympic and World Champions over the past 21 years as an applied practitioner. He has also expanded his coaching / consulting work to areas outside of sport (e.g., business, sales/marketing, military, performing arts, academics), and will be sharing his experiences with those who wish to prepare themselves to become sport & performance psychologists in Singapore. Opportunities for internship and collaboration are also available for interested candidates. Come join us!
PSYCHOLOGY IN A CORRECTIONAL SETTING
Ms Joylynn Quek, Psychologist at Psychological & Correctional Rehabilitation Division
Ms Jeraldine Tan, Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist at Singapore Prison Service
SINGAPORE PRISON SERVICE
Ever wondered what it’s like to work with offenders in prison? This talk aims to share how psychology can be applied and practised in a correctional setting. We will be addressing myths about working with offenders and introducing you to the work psychologists and correctional rehabilitation specialists do in prison. Come join us if you are interested in pursuing a career in a correctional setting.
*Note: Talk is also available in Session 2 and 3.
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE IPSB
Ms Dawn Chia, Psychologist at ICA Psychological Services Branch (IPSB)
IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
For the UniPsych Symposium, Dawn will be sharing about IPSB as well as the psychological services and support that the unit provides for the organisation/officers. She will also provide some insights into what it is like to work in IPSB and talk about the internship opportunities that are offered by IPSB.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
Ms Desiree Phua, PHD Student at Nanyang Business School (NTU)
Desiree is on her way to obtaining a PhD from Nanyang Business School after graduating in 2009 as part of the pioneer batch of NTU Psychology students and a research stint in A Star. She will be sharing about her postgraduate life and working experience and hopes to help enlighten the paths of her juniors one way or the other.
ALLIED EDUCATOR
(LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT) RECRUITMENT TALK
Mdm Lourdes Maria, Allied Educator in Jurongville Secondary School
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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‘A little help goes a long way.’ Every child has the potential but some may need that extra push and support to realise it.
That’s where our Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural Support) play a critical role. Our AEDs (LBS) are dedicated in supporting our students with mild special educational needs and helping them to be the best that they can be. By providing specialised intervention, our AEDs(LBS) are committed to ensure they integrate well in a mainstream school and learn in a conducive environment.
If you share the same belief, join us for our specially organised talk to hear from our AED(LBS) about her experiences as well as the career opportunities available. We hope to see you there!
*Note: Talk is also available in Session 2.
A NORMAL DAY OF A CLINICAL PSYCHOLGIST
IN A GENERAL PSYCHIATRIC SETTING IN IMH
& GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVICE
Ms Leung Hoi Ting, Clinical Psychologist at Psychology Department
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Having been in touch with many who wonder what clinical psychology is and if it is worth pursuing, Hoi Ting is interested in clarifying some of the myths and doubts that people hold towards clinical psychology. She hopes that by sharing how a day as clinical psychologist specialising in the adult population is like and the challenges that she face in her work, you will be able to have a clearer idea of what you want (or don’t want) and where to go from there.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY IN MOE
Ms Melinda Tan, Psychologist at Psychological Service Branch
Ms Michelle Ng, Psychologist at Psychological Service Branch
Ms Chan Jing Yi, Psychologist at Psychological Service Branch
Mr Wong Wen Hui, Psychologist at Psychological Service Branch
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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Please stay tuned for updates on the talk!
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
Session 2 (1330-1500)
COURSE PREVIEW OF
MA IN COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE
Dr Lee Boon Ooi, Senior Lecturer at National Institute of Education (NIE)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
The MA programme in Counselling and Guidance is offered by the Psychological Studies Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. It is fully certified by the Singapore Association for Counselling as a training programme for Registered Counsellors. To enhance its professional standing, its curriculum is based on the standards of CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counselling and other Related Educational Programmes) in the USA. This course preview covers the programme objectives, programme structure, programme requirements, admission matters, and career prospects for professional counsellors in Singapore.
MAP YOUR CAREER WITH YOUR STRENGTHS
Mr Stephen Lew, Founder and Executive Director of The School of Positive Psychology
Stephen will teach participants how to play to their strengths and craft out their career/life using a unique strengths assessment and development tool. In the process, participants will be able to gain insights into their inner strengths, which will hopefully help them in their decisions about future studies and career progressions.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
GARDENER MINDSET:
HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR HARVEST
AS A PRIVATE PSYCHOLOGIST IN SINGAPORE
Mr Edgar Tham, Sport and Performance Psychologist at SportPsych Consulting
Edgar Tham is a full-time sport & performance psychologist in private practice. Learn practical tips and strategies to enhance your professional value and public demand for your services as a practicing psychologist. Edgar will also be sharing with participants the mistakes, lessons and insights he's learned from trying to grow his coaching and consulting business from a one-man-operation in 2006 to one with a regional reach (i.e., East Asia & Southeast Asia). Come join us for a time of sharing and learning.
CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Mr Brian Poh, Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
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Brian will provide an insight on the mental disorders suffered by children and adolescents, a better understanding of the services a clinical psychologist can offer for young people, and the life of working as a child clinical psychologist in the Institute of Mental Health.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
TALK BY HTBSC
Ms Jane Quek, Psychologist at Resilience, Safety and Security Psychology Branch
Ms Penelope Wang, Psychologist at Crime, Investigation and Forensic Psychology Branch
HOME TEAM BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES CENTRE
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Please stay tuned for updates on the talk!
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
TALK BY ORGANISATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Dr Alison Romney Eyring, CEO of Organisational Solutions Pte Ltd
& Adjunct Associate Professor at NUS Business School
Please stay tuned for updates on the talk!
*Note: Talk is only for 1 hour.
NTU X NUS ALUMNI FORUM
Alumni of NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Alumni of NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
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Do you dread sitting through long, boring talks that cause you to want to enter the sleep stage prematurely? Speaking of sleep, ever dreamt about what your future job and path after graduation will be like? The UniPsych Alumni Forum is here to help! Seniors who have gone past the stage of simply dreaming about their jobs after graduation and into that becoming a reality will be sharing at two informal panel sessions at the UniPsych Symposium. Don't be afraid, just come on down and participate! It'll just be like asking your seniors, and you know your seniors definitely don't bite!
Session 3 (1515-1645)
COURSE PREVIEW OF
MA IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Dr Yeo Lay See, Ph.D, Associate Professor in the Psychological Studies Academic Group
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE), NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
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The talk on the Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MAAP) is intended for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies to equip them to become psychology practitioners. It will cover the following content areas: Educational Psychology (EP), Counseling Psychology (CP), the roles of an applied psychologist in EP and CP, the qualities required of aspiring psychologists, challenges and career prospects, preparation for graduate school, and admission criteria for the MAAP.
This is a postgraduate degree course offered by National Institute of Education.
BE A HAPPINESS COACH/
TRAINER/ THERAPIST
Mr Stephen Lew, Founder and Executive Director of The School of Positive Psychology
This talk will feature careers in positive psychology and graduate studies options in positive psychology and psychotherapy. With 12 years of experience in the higher education industry and expertise in positive psychology, Stephen is well-positioned to share his experiences. He has been featured in the local media and is also regularly invited to participate in events in various capacities, including panelist, speaker/presenter, and topic expert. Since 2014, he has been championing Positive Psychology training to several governmental agencies, business organisations and communities, which he will introduce more during this talk.
CAREER OF AN
INDUSTRIAL-ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Paul Englert, Founder and Director of OPRA Consulting Group
Academic coursework in psychology introduces many theories and concepts related to individual thinking and behaviour in the workplace. Like any other field of applied psychology, topics in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, such as leadership, motivation, personnel selection, and performance measurement, are more challenging to apply in the real world than it is to grasp conceptually. What are the realistic constraints that face the I/O practice, and how do we differ from general HR consultants? In this session, Dr Paul Englert will share his professional and academic experience as an I/O psychologist, the opportunities and challenges faced by this profession, and on a more personal note, how he has built an I/O consulting business over the past 20 years.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
EVERYDAY I'M SUFFERING:
CULTIVATING SELF-COMPASSION AND
EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD
Ms Geraldine Tan-Ho, Co-Founder of LifeLab
Dr Andy Ho, Co-Founder of LifeLab & Associate Professor at NTU
Transitioning from campus life to the working world is an exciting and nerve-wrecking phase for many of us. We bring our hopes, dreams and uncertainties into a brand new, hectic and confusing environment where we are often expected to have the energy of a child, the experience of an adult and the wisdom of a sage EVERYDAY. How do we live with the inevitable mounting responsibilities and challenges while maintaining our motivation, sanity and sense of self-worth? Geraldine and Andy, both experts in the field of Social Sciences and Psychology, will share their knowledge and experience on how self-compassion impacts the development of emotional resilience, and how we can strive to cultivate compassion towards ourselves and others through the practice of Mindful Compassion and Creative Expression.
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY:
PRACTICE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION
Ms Emily Ortega, Sport Psychologist
Ever wondered what it’s like to work as a psychologist, or teach psychology, or even conduct research in psychology? Having worked across the different domains of research, applied work, and education, Emily will share the unique aspects of working in the different domains of sport psychology in Singapore.
ADVICE ON POST GRADUATE APPLICATION
Dr Joyce Pang, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Joyce has been teaching in NTU's Psychology Division since 2006 and has mentored several batches of students since her first year. She has also received numerous teaching awards in recognition of the quality of her teaching. In line with her goal of guiding students, for this symposium, she will be sharing advice on application for postgraduate studies.
*Note: Talk is now SOLD OUT!
We are still in the midst of finalising the contents of the talks, please check back this page regularly for more updates!
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