Introduction of Programmes
Community-based family intervention programmes are a series of educational activities in groups and within communities, which have been jointly developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in partnership with four NGOs.
It delivers family intervention groups using four evidence-based approaches for vulnerable families facing adversity, implemented across schools and community service settings:
- "Family Adventure Challenge" Group
- "Family Art Experience" Group
- "Family Photo Album" Group
- "Family Mindfulness Journey" Group
Features of Service
- providing timely response to societal needs
- focusing on preventive intervention
- designed for families as a unit
- developing synergies and intrinsic abilities for families
- carrying out group activities in the form of experimental learning and professional intervention measures, including family adventure, family expressive arts, family album and family journey for mindfulness
Analysis of Service Effectiveness
Group Activities
>98% of the participants acknowledged that these activities can effectively enhance their Family Resilience
After attending the group activities, family members can
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Reduce the level of anxiety and depression
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Enhance their Family Resilience
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Improve satisfaction on marriage
99% of the participants are satisfied with the activities with clear objective and appropriate contents
99% of the participants believe these activities allow them to enhance their abilities to fight against unfavourable situations in families
96% of the participants consider these activities can reduce their anxiety in unfavourable situations