Ms.NG Yin Ling, Tabitha	Senior Lecturer Tel: (852)25707110 ext. 204 Room: LG111 Email: ylng@hksyu.edu
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Ph.D Candidate, Cardiff University, U.K.
Master of Arts in Social Work - Family-Centred Practice and Family Therapy, HK Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Work, City University of Hong Kong
Diploma in Social Work, City University of Hong Kong
Basic Training for Practice Teachers School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The HK Polytechnic University
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Certificate for Putonghua Proficiency Test, The State Language Commission of China
Certified Leading Couple on “Marriage Enrichment Camp for Couples”Chinese Family for Christ (HK)
Registered Social Worker , Social Workers Registration Board
Teaching
Human Development and Social Environment I(Developmental Psychology)
Human Development and Social Environment II (Personality Psychology)
Working with Family and Children
School Social Work
Expertise and Interest
Family and Child Care, Parenting, Marriage Enrichment
Bowen Family Therapy and Intergenerational Issues, Psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Youth & Youth Employment,
Human Development and Social Environment,New Arrivals and Social Integration
School Social Work, Fieldwork Education, Student Development & Wellness Training for Social Work Students
Research, Project & Publications
Editor of the booklet on “International Day for Families 1999” (1999), HK Council of Social Service.
Researcher of the “Survey on the Perception on Hong Kong by Local Hong Kong People and New Arrivals from the Mainland China” (2000), Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
Editor of the book “Scheme for 2000 District Social Integration Programmes”(2000), Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
Editor of the book “Casebook on Social Integration Between Local Hong Kong Chinese and New Arrivals from Mainland China” (結伴建香港) (2000), Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
Presented in the “Learning to Practice/ Learning in Practice 2005 Symposium -- Interfacing Social Work Education & Practice” jointly organized by the Baptist University and the City University of Hong Kong on April 1, 2005. The presentation topic was “Maximize Students’ Learning Capabilities by Identifying Their Personality Types and Learning Styles in Field Practicum”.
The article on “The Crisis of In-law relationship” (兩代關係的危與機) in the book of "明珠再露 -- 走過幽谷、綻放光芒" (天水圍婦女分享文集) published by the China Mission Seminary in 2007.
The article on "Effective Communication with Adolescents" (與青少年溝通錦囊) in the book of "童夢" published by the Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service Hong Kong in February 2007.
Fieldwork Coordinator of the Training Course on “Certificate in Basic Social Work Programme for Correctional Officers” jointly organized by Social Work Department of Shue Yan University and the Correctional Services Department.
A 6-month Joint Project on “Wellness Training” in collaboration with Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (NAAC) for social work students and the mentally-retarded students of Community University for the Disabled in 2007.
Forthcoming Publications & Research
A Casebook on Bowen Family Therapy is planning to publish in 2008. This book is in collaboration with International Social Service Wofoo Family Institute.
A survey on "The exploratory study of parenting practices in Tin Shui Wai"「天水圍家長管教子女」問卷調查) started from January 2007 and is expected to be finished in 2008.