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Dr. Gloria Wong
Associate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration
Honorary Research Fellow, Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong
Rm 524 The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Enquiries regarding CST-HK training can be made to Emily Leung at emleung@hku.hk
Translation of the CST manual
A Chinese translation of the CST Manual Making a Difference (認知刺激治療CST：為認知障礙症設計的循證小組活動導師手冊) is available here.
CST Research Projects
Studies on CST implementation in health and long-term care systems in Hong Kong, innovative delivery model, and its neurocognitive mechanisms are ongoing/in planning phase. Researchers interested in getting involved, please contact Dr. Gloria Wong.
There is also an ongoing collaboration between Hong Kong University and Unversity College London. UCL and HKU are collaborating to deliver CST to people with dementia over Zoom during COVID-19.
Publications
Wong, G. H. Y., Yek, O. P. L., Zhang, A. Y., Lum, T. Y. S., & Spector, A. (2017). Cultural adaptation of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for Chinese people with dementia: multicentre pilot study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. doi: 10.1002/gps.4663
Liu, B. T. Y., Au, A. C. L., Wong, G. H. Y. (in press). Neuropsychological understanding of CST. In: M. Orrell, L. Yates, J. Yates, A. Spector, and B. Woods. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia. London: Routledge.
CST Training
Dr. Gloria Wong is currently the sole authorised organiser of CST training in Hong Kong. Enquiries for CST-HK training can be made to Emily Leung at emleung@hku.hk.
- Upcoming Training
27th June 2024
- Past Training
- 18th & 21st October 2023: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - as part of the research study “Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Technology-enriched Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (teleCST) and Carer Support” led by Dr. Gloria Wong, The University of Hong Kong
- 15th & 22nd August 2023: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - delivered by Christian Family Service Centre in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong
- 5th & 10th June 2023: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - as part of the research study “Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Technology-enriched Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (teleCST) and Carer Support” led by Dr. Gloria Wong, The University of Hong Kong
- 25th March & 1st April 2023: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - as part of the research study “Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Technology-enriched Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (teleCST) and Carer Support” led by Dr. Gloria Wong, The University of Hong Kong
- 11th & 18th February 2023: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - as part of the research study “Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Technology-enriched Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (teleCST) and Carer Support” led by Dr. Gloria Wong, The University of Hong Kong
- 20th & 21st December 22: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - delivered by Christian Family Service Centre in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong
- 5th & 6th October 22: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - delivered by Christian Family Service Centre in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong
- 24th & 31st August 2022*: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course (Summer 2022) – Class 1
- 24th & 31st August 2022*: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course (Summer 2022) – Class 2
- April 2022*: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - as part of “SOWK6337 Evidence-based Interventions and Care for People with Dementia” course in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
- 29th March 2022: Certified CST-HK Practitioner Training Course - delivered online by Christian Family Service Centre in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong