This module explores the complex issues surrounding loss, grief, and bereavement experienced by patients and their families. In the context of critical care, it’s essential for healthcare professionals to understand the grieving process, maintain self-awareness, and develop the skills needed to support grief management. Doing so helps foster a more supportive and healing environment for both patients and their loved ones.
The two-day interactive workshop is led by Professor Amy Chow and Dr. Margaret Suen from the University of Hong Kong, offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience. It is particularly beneficial for clinicians, psychologists, and counsellors involved in palliative care and end-of-life support.
Profile of Facilitators:
Professor Chow Y.M. Amy
Professor Chow is the Head of the Department of Social Work & Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. She has a background as a registered social worker specializing in bereavement counselling and is the founder of the first community-based bereavement counselling centre in Hong Kong. She formerly served as Secretary of the Association for Death Education and Counselling (ADEC) and as a Board Member of the Asia Pacific Hospice Network (APHN).
As a recognised translational scientist in thanatology, Professor Chow was elected Chairperson of the prestigious International Workgroup on Death, Dying and Bereavement. Currently, within the University, she is the Director of the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project and the Associate Director of the Sau Po Centre on Ageing. She serves on the Lotteries Fund Advisory Committee as well as on the Boards of Directors of other NGOs in Hong Kong. She is also the first and current Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Academy of Social Work.
Professor Chow’s scholarship and contributions to social work practice have been recognised by the following awards:
- Cross-Cultural Award (ADEC, 2005)
- Cadenza Fellowship (2008)
- Best Abstract Award – Researcher (2010)
- Distinguished Alumni Award (CUHK, 2013)
- Rainbow of Life Outstanding Individual Award (2013)
- Outstanding Social Worker Award (2014)
- Outstanding Teaching Award (The University of Hong Kong, 2014)
- Outstanding Research Output Award (The University of Hong Kong, 2017–2018)
- Research Recognition Award (ADEC, 2020)
Dr Margaret Suen
Dr Margaret Suen is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. She is a registered social worker and served the Hong Kong Hospital Authority until 2020 as the Medical Social Service Cluster Coordinator (KWC), Department Manager of the Medical Social Work Department, and Head of the Health Resource Centre. She received the Outstanding Social Worker Award in Hong Kong in 2011.
Dr Suen is a Fellow in Thanatology (ADEC) and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Social Work. She received palliative care training at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom and has actively contributed to enhancing psychosocial services in palliative care in Hong Kong. She has served as a convenor or member of various committees, including the Central Committee on Palliative Care Service of the Hospital Authority, the Jockey Club End-of-Life Care Project (Residential Care), and the Jockey Club Bereavement Care and Support Alliance.
Currently, she is a member of Professor Amy Chow’s research team, with a research interest in the dynamic aspects of Advance Care Planning.
| Registration Fees | Normal | International | APHN Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | RM300 | USD100 | RM230 / USD75 |
| Nurses / Allied Healthcare Professional | RM250 | USD80 | RM180/USD60 |
Method of Payment:
- Cheque/postal order/money order/government local order payable to “Hospis Malaysia”.
- Direct remittance to “Hospis Malaysia” to Maybank Account No: 5141 3212 1211, Cheras Branch, Taman Midah. Kindly email the bank slip to education@hospismalaysia.org for our tracking purpose.
- Overseas Telegraphic Transfer(TT) to “Hospis Malaysia” (Maybank Account No: 5141 3212 1211, Cheras Branch, Taman Midah). Swift Code: MBBEMYKL
For further information, please email education@hospismalaysia.org.