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Complimentary Featured Courses under the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)
Mental Health Awareness 1: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Mental
Health Issues -
Coming soon!
Mental Health Awareness 2: Supporting People with Mental Health Issues -
Coming soon!
Other Featured Courses in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Applied Suicide Interventional Skills (ASIST)
E.M.B.R.A.C.E Mental Health
Management of Depression in Seniors
-
TGS-2020500636
Managing Suicide Crisis Over Phone
- TGS-2023019647
Mental Illness and Recovery
Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop
- TGS_2023019201
Suicide Prevention and Management for Seniors
View the
full list of Mental Health courses
offered
by SSI.
Featured Adult Educators under Mental Health Training Courses
Dr John K E Tan
John holds a doctorate in ministry that he earned from Fuller Theological
Seminary in Los Angeles, USA. He has spent 25 years in service to youths
and adults who help youths succeed in life. In addition, he is also a certified
adult educator, armed with both a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education
(DACE) as well as an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework. Currently,
he serves as the Executive Director of Children-At-Risk Empowerment Association
(CARE Singapore) in a full-time capacity.
Ms Lee Yi Ping
Yi Ping is a Principal Case Manager and Programme Lead of the CHAT. She
is also a Master Solution-Focused Practitioner certified by the International
Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes (IASTI) and an Associate
Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Yi Ping has 15 years of clinical experience as a youth mental healthcare
professional, supporting the recovery of individuals aged between 16 and
40 years and their families, whose lives have been interrupted by psychosis,
mood and anxiety disorders. A recipient of the Institute of Mental Health
(IMH) Sayang Award in 2018 and National Healthcare Group (NHG) Teaching
Award for Inter-professionals in 2019, Yi Ping’s outstanding performance
as a youth mental health professional and passion in capability building
as a trainer, facilitator and supervisor is well recognized within the
local youth mental health landscape. She has also contributed to three
CHAT research publications and a book chapter in
Solution Focused Practice in Asia
.
Ms Porsche Poh
Porsche is the executive director of Silver Ribbon (Singapore). She has
advocated for mental health through her publications, a local radio channel
and her roles as a trainer, Social Service Fellow and member of various
mental health organisations. She is an award winning mental health advocate
with local and overseas awards including, The Ten Outstanding Young Persons
of Singapore (TOYP) Award from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) (2008),
Community of Practice Mental Health Champion from the Social Service Institute
(SSI) (2013), Singapore Woman Award (2013), and Social Service Fellowship
Award from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) (2016). In addition,
she has held Board and advisory member positions in global organisations
such as the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
Ms Sharon Ng
Sharon is the assistant head of MindCare, a community mental health service
within AMKFSC Community Services Ltd. (AMKFSC). She has 13 years of experience
as a social worker working in the Family Service Centre (FSC), IMH and
within Community Mental Health settings. During her course of work in IMH,
she has worked with adults facing mental health issues as well as children
and adolescents who face emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is
trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) for children
and adolescents, Somatic Trauma Therapy for trauma work with adults as
well as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She is also a Certified Choice Therapy
and Reality Therapist (CTRT).
Dr Terence Yow
Dr. Terence Yow has more than 20 years of experience as a Social Worker
supporting individuals and families in both the healthcare and social service
setting. As the Divisional Director of Allkin Singapore, Terence oversees
a range of community based social services catering to seniors, persons
with mental health concerns, youths and ex-offenders.
Terence obtained his Master and Ph.D in Social Work from the National
University of Singapore. He also did an advanced training in Family Therapy
at the University of Calgary, Canada. Terence had been lecturing in the
Social Work undergraduate and post-graduate programs at the National University
of Singapore and Singapore University of Social Sciences (previously uniSIM)
since 2008. He is also an approved clinical supervisor with University
of Michigan, NUS, SUSS, Curtin and Swinburne University. His work had been
published in professional journals & academic textbooks and he presented
in several local and international conferences.
Terence is an appointed Social Service Fellow since 2018 and serves on
several ministerial committees. Among which, Terence serves as the co-chair
of AIC’s Institutional Review Board, Director of Global Institute of Social
Workers and vice-chair of Children Cancer Foundation’s Program Committee.
Terence conducts regular training at the Social Service Institute for
social service practitioners in mental health and motivational interviewing
related courses. Terence is an active advocate and champion for a more
inclusive society for persons with mental health issues in the community.
As a trained life coach, Terence partners people to unleash their potential
by facilitating their personal and professional growth.
Mr Wong Lit Shoon
Lit Shoon’s career in the healthcare, social service and eldercare fields
spans over 30 years. He was previously the executive director of SAGE Counselling
Centre, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) Home, manager of medical
social services at Ren Ci Hospital (RCLA), a social worker/counsellor at
the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and a staff nurse at
the National University Hospital (NUH) and Singapore General Hospital (SGH).
He holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Psychology from the Nanyang
Technological University (NTU), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology &
Social Work from NUS, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy from
Goldsmiths, University of London, an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts &
Design from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and a Certificate in
General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Singapore.
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## **Mental Health Training Courses offered by SSI**
### **Complimentary Featured Courses under the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)**
- Mental Health Awareness 1: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues - ***Coming soon\!***
- Mental Health Awareness 2: Supporting People with Mental Health Issues - ***Coming soon\!***
### **Other Featured Courses in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Psychiatric Rehabilitation**
- [Applied Suicide Interventional Skills (ASIST)](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SCRS5709)
- [E.M.B.R.A.C.E Mental Health](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SMTH314)
- [Management of Depression in Seniors](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SECH5442) - TGS-2020500636
- [Managing Suicide Crisis Over Phone](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/schedule?coursecode=SSI0029) *\- TGS-2023019647*
- [Mental Illness and Recovery](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SDIS5911)
- [Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/schedule?coursecode=SSI0109) *\- TGS\_2023019201*
- [Suicide Prevention and Management for Seniors](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SECH5587)
View the [full list of Mental Health courses](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course) offered by SSI.
***
### **Featured Adult Educators under Mental Health Training Courses**
**Dr John K E Tan**
John holds a doctorate in ministry that he earned from Fuller Theological Seminary in Los Angeles, USA. He has spent 25 years in service to youths and adults who help youths succeed in life. In addition, he is also a certified adult educator, armed with both a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) as well as an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of Children-At-Risk Empowerment Association (CARE Singapore) in a full-time capacity.
**Ms Lee Yi Ping**
Yi Ping is a Principal Case Manager and Programme Lead of the CHAT. She is also a Master Solution-Focused Practitioner certified by the International Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes (IASTI) and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Yi Ping has 15 years of clinical experience as a youth mental healthcare professional, supporting the recovery of individuals aged between 16 and 40 years and their families, whose lives have been interrupted by psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders. A recipient of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Sayang Award in 2018 and National Healthcare Group (NHG) Teaching Award for Inter-professionals in 2019, Yi Ping’s outstanding performance as a youth mental health professional and passion in capability building as a trainer, facilitator and supervisor is well recognized within the local youth mental health landscape. She has also contributed to three CHAT research publications and a book chapter in ***Solution Focused Practice in Asia***.
**Ms Porsche Poh**
Porsche is the executive director of Silver Ribbon (Singapore). She has advocated for mental health through her publications, a local radio channel and her roles as a trainer, Social Service Fellow and member of various mental health organisations. She is an award winning mental health advocate with local and overseas awards including, The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore (TOYP) Award from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) (2008), Community of Practice Mental Health Champion from the Social Service Institute (SSI) (2013), Singapore Woman Award (2013), and Social Service Fellowship Award from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) (2016). In addition, she has held Board and advisory member positions in global organisations such as the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
**Ms Sharon Ng**
Sharon is the assistant head of MindCare, a community mental health service within AMKFSC Community Services Ltd. (AMKFSC). She has 13 years of experience as a social worker working in the Family Service Centre (FSC), IMH and within Community Mental Health settings. During her course of work in IMH, she has worked with adults facing mental health issues as well as children and adolescents who face emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) for children and adolescents, Somatic Trauma Therapy for trauma work with adults as well as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She is also a Certified Choice Therapy and Reality Therapist (CTRT).
**Dr Terence Yow**
Dr. Terence Yow has more than 20 years of experience as a Social Worker supporting individuals and families in both the healthcare and social service setting. As the Divisional Director of Allkin Singapore, Terence oversees a range of community based social services catering to seniors, persons with mental health concerns, youths and ex-offenders.
Terence obtained his Master and Ph.D in Social Work from the National University of Singapore. He also did an advanced training in Family Therapy at the University of Calgary, Canada. Terence had been lecturing in the Social Work undergraduate and post-graduate programs at the National University of Singapore and Singapore University of Social Sciences (previously uniSIM) since 2008. He is also an approved clinical supervisor with University of Michigan, NUS, SUSS, Curtin and Swinburne University. His work had been published in professional journals & academic textbooks and he presented in several local and international conferences.
Terence is an appointed Social Service Fellow since 2018 and serves on several ministerial committees. Among which, Terence serves as the co-chair of AIC’s Institutional Review Board, Director of Global Institute of Social Workers and vice-chair of Children Cancer Foundation’s Program Committee.
Terence conducts regular training at the Social Service Institute for social service practitioners in mental health and motivational interviewing related courses. Terence is an active advocate and champion for a more inclusive society for persons with mental health issues in the community. As a trained life coach, Terence partners people to unleash their potential by facilitating their personal and professional growth.
**Mr Wong Lit Shoon**
Lit Shoon’s career in the healthcare, social service and eldercare fields spans over 30 years. He was previously the executive director of SAGE Counselling Centre, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) Home, manager of medical social services at Ren Ci Hospital (RCLA), a social worker/counsellor at the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and a staff nurse at the National University Hospital (NUH) and Singapore General Hospital (SGH). He holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Psychology from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Work from NUS, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths, University of London, an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts & Design from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Singapore.
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## **Mental Health Training Courses offered by SSI**
### **Complimentary Featured Courses under the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)**
- Mental Health Awareness 1: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues - ***Coming soon\!***
- Mental Health Awareness 2: Supporting People with Mental Health Issues - ***Coming soon\!***
### **Other Featured Courses in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Psychiatric Rehabilitation**
- [Applied Suicide Interventional Skills (ASIST)](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SCRS5709)
- [E.M.B.R.A.C.E Mental Health](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SMTH314)
- [Management of Depression in Seniors](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SECH5442) - TGS-2020500636
- [Managing Suicide Crisis Over Phone](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/schedule?coursecode=SSI0029) *\- TGS-2023019647*
- [Mental Illness and Recovery](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SDIS5911)
- [Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/schedule?coursecode=SSI0109) *\- TGS\_2023019201*
- [Suicide Prevention and Management for Seniors](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course?coursecode=SECH5587)
View the [full list of Mental Health courses](https://iltms.ssi.gov.sg/registration/#/Course) offered by SSI.
***
### **Featured Adult Educators under Mental Health Training Courses**
**Dr John K E Tan**
John holds a doctorate in ministry that he earned from Fuller Theological Seminary in Los Angeles, USA. He has spent 25 years in service to youths and adults who help youths succeed in life. In addition, he is also a certified adult educator, armed with both a Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) as well as an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of Children-At-Risk Empowerment Association (CARE Singapore) in a full-time capacity.
**Ms Lee Yi Ping**
Yi Ping is a Principal Case Manager and Programme Lead of the CHAT. She is also a Master Solution-Focused Practitioner certified by the International Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes (IASTI) and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Yi Ping has 15 years of clinical experience as a youth mental healthcare professional, supporting the recovery of individuals aged between 16 and 40 years and their families, whose lives have been interrupted by psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders. A recipient of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Sayang Award in 2018 and National Healthcare Group (NHG) Teaching Award for Inter-professionals in 2019, Yi Ping’s outstanding performance as a youth mental health professional and passion in capability building as a trainer, facilitator and supervisor is well recognized within the local youth mental health landscape. She has also contributed to three CHAT research publications and a book chapter in ***Solution Focused Practice in Asia***.
**Ms Porsche Poh**
Porsche is the executive director of Silver Ribbon (Singapore). She has advocated for mental health through her publications, a local radio channel and her roles as a trainer, Social Service Fellow and member of various mental health organisations. She is an award winning mental health advocate with local and overseas awards including, The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore (TOYP) Award from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) (2008), Community of Practice Mental Health Champion from the Social Service Institute (SSI) (2013), Singapore Woman Award (2013), and Social Service Fellowship Award from the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) (2016). In addition, she has held Board and advisory member positions in global organisations such as the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH).
**Ms Sharon Ng**
Sharon is the assistant head of MindCare, a community mental health service within AMKFSC Community Services Ltd. (AMKFSC). She has 13 years of experience as a social worker working in the Family Service Centre (FSC), IMH and within Community Mental Health settings. During her course of work in IMH, she has worked with adults facing mental health issues as well as children and adolescents who face emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) for children and adolescents, Somatic Trauma Therapy for trauma work with adults as well as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She is also a Certified Choice Therapy and Reality Therapist (CTRT).
**Dr Terence Yow**
Dr. Terence Yow has more than 20 years of experience as a Social Worker supporting individuals and families in both the healthcare and social service setting. As the Divisional Director of Allkin Singapore, Terence oversees a range of community based social services catering to seniors, persons with mental health concerns, youths and ex-offenders.
Terence obtained his Master and Ph.D in Social Work from the National University of Singapore. He also did an advanced training in Family Therapy at the University of Calgary, Canada. Terence had been lecturing in the Social Work undergraduate and post-graduate programs at the National University of Singapore and Singapore University of Social Sciences (previously uniSIM) since 2008. He is also an approved clinical supervisor with University of Michigan, NUS, SUSS, Curtin and Swinburne University. His work had been published in professional journals & academic textbooks and he presented in several local and international conferences.
Terence is an appointed Social Service Fellow since 2018 and serves on several ministerial committees. Among which, Terence serves as the co-chair of AIC’s Institutional Review Board, Director of Global Institute of Social Workers and vice-chair of Children Cancer Foundation’s Program Committee.
Terence conducts regular training at the Social Service Institute for social service practitioners in mental health and motivational interviewing related courses. Terence is an active advocate and champion for a more inclusive society for persons with mental health issues in the community. As a trained life coach, Terence partners people to unleash their potential by facilitating their personal and professional growth.
**Mr Wong Lit Shoon**
Lit Shoon’s career in the healthcare, social service and eldercare fields spans over 30 years. He was previously the executive director of SAGE Counselling Centre, Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) Home, manager of medical social services at Ren Ci Hospital (RCLA), a social worker/counsellor at the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and a staff nurse at the National University Hospital (NUH) and Singapore General Hospital (SGH). He holds a Master of Arts degree in Applied Psychology from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Work from NUS, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths, University of London, an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts & Design from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Singapore.
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