"The Joy-Care Concept" program applies the science of well-being (Positive Psychology) at work and home. It is a highly experiential and interactive approach to fostering resilience through joy and humour. As a caregiver, this workshop will allow you to practise and acquire simple (yet not simplistic) tools to de-stress, to learn about the connection between body and mind, to learn how to ask, to understand the power of gratitude and how fun and laughter can change the way that you feel despite the hardship.

The Joy-care Concept」是一项最新应用「正向心理学」於家庭和工作的方案，藉由欢乐和幽默的经验及互动取向，来滋养个人的复原力。身为一名照顾者，此工作坊将让您练习及获得简单的减压方法、学习生心理的连结、学习如何发问，并且了解感恩的力量，以及趣味和欢笑如何改变您负面的感受。

Avi, the co-founder of www.ha-p.com, is an innovator and optimism philosopher who is on a mission to bring the message of care and joy as 21st century leadership tools. A certified laughter teacher, Avi is a delightfully upbeat inspirational educator, trainer, and keynote motivational speaker. Avi holds MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and previously held senior management positions in both the private and government sectors.

Gloria Leung is the founder and principal trainer of Synergy Plus Training & Consultancy Ltd. A certified NLP trainer (NLPU) and a certified hypnotherapist (ABH, IMDHA), Gloria has over 13 years of experience in organizational development. She holds a BBA (Hon) degree in Human Resources Management from Hong KongBaptistUniversity.

In the event your loved one loses his/her mental capacity, do you know exactly how he/she prefers to be taken care of, how he/she would like to utilise her financial resources and what are his/her wishes for the family? As a caregiver, do you also make plans for yourself and your loved ones, if something unforeseen happens to you? Most people value their quality of life and hope for their choices to be respected. How do we start making plans and begin conversing our wishes to our families. Join us in this session, as we explore and learn about advance care planning.

你是否曾想过，如果有一天你所爱的人失去心智功能(mental capacity)，你知道他想要怎样的照顾方式吗？你知道他想要如何运用他的财务吗？你知道他对你与其他家人有什么期待和规划吗？做为一名看护者，你是否已未雨绸缪，为你及你所爱的人拟定长远的照顾计画？相信你所爱的人会希望到了那一天，也能维持一定生活的品质且能为他的生活做决定。在这堂课程中，我们即将一起讨论与学习如何拟定长远的照顾计画、与你所爱的家人一同分享对未来的期待。

Day centres, care providers, nursing homes, case management services, support groups etc. What exactly are all these and how can they help in your care for your family member?

您知道您的社区拥有许多照顾资源，例如日间照顾中心(day center)、照顾服务员(service provider)、疗养院(nursing home)、各案管理服务(case management services)、支持团体等吗？您知道这些看护资源如何提供您与您的家人协助吗？让我们一起来建构您与您的家人的照顾资源工具箱，听听其他看护者的照顾经验，以及得到社区中最新的照顾资源讯息。

Caregiving can indeed be a tough and lonely journey. Are there times when you find it difficult to juggle your responsibilities as a caregiver and other roles that you have in life? As much as you love the person you are caring for and want the best for him/her, have you ever wondered why you feel increasingly frustrated and tired? Worthwhile sacrifices are made as you care for your loved one – Personal time and interests are set aside. Yet who can you turn to when you need help and support? Well, taking care of ourselves is really the first step towards taking care of others. Join us as we discuss the caregiving challenges, signs of stress and burn-out and the importance of self-care in "The Balancing Act".

看护的过程确实是一个孤单且艰辛的旅程，您是否曾发现自己在不同的生活角色中奋斗与挣扎呢？当您看护您所爱的人的时候，您是否也发现自己越来越感到挫折和疲惫？虽然，牺牲自己的个人时间和兴趣来照顾您所爱的人是值得的，但当您需要协助时，您又会寻求谁的支持呢？好好地照顾自己是照顾别人的第一步，让我们试图找回生活的平衡，一同讨论看护过程中所面临的挑战、压力和疲惫的徵兆以及自我照顾的重要性吧！

Communication in the caregiving journey is very important and impactful. Have you experienced the impact of communication in caregiving? It can facilitate and smoothen the caregiving journey, yet it can also be a daunting and frustrating process. The same good intentions can be conveyed in different ways by different family members, and these different expressions of care can increase stress because of the many unspoken rules that influence our behaviour. Join us in this journey together, as we explore and learn about the impact of family dynamics in the caregiving journey.

您是否也发现，在看护的旅程中沟通是非常重要且关键的。水可载舟，亦可覆舟；沟通能促进且润滑照顾的品质，也能带来令人挫折气馁的感受。有的时候，良善的期待经由不同的沟通传达方式，无论是语言的或非语言的，皆可能增加看护者的压力。让我们一起探索与学习照顾旅程中家庭动力的奥妙吧！

Being prepared for your role as a caregiver can help reduce stress and avert feelings of confusion and inadequacy. This session will cover the different stages of the caregiving journey, and highlight helpful habits for a more effective

为看护者角色做好充分准备，也能帮助您减轻压力及避免混乱和不足的感觉。这项课程将分享看护旅程中的不同阶段，并强调有效看护者必须拥有的有益好习惯。

One of the key components in stress management is learning how to relax. Naturally, everyone will have his or her own favourite relaxation strategy. This talk seeks to introduce different relaxation techniques to the participants. They will be able to experience first-hand the benefits of relaxation methods and will be shown how to practice them on their own.

压力管理的关键之一，是要学习如何放松。当然，每个人都有他自己偏好的放松方式。这堂课将介绍及示范各种能自我练习的放松技巧，相信您将会经验到最新且有益的放松方法。