Areas of Expertise

Children & Adolescents

• Developmental Assessments: Special Needs Children (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Emotional Disorders, Developmental Delays)
• Adaptation Issues: Emotional Distress, Learning Difficulties, Sibling Rivalry, Interpersonal Conflicts, School Refusal, Parental Divorce
• Trauma-Related Issues: Psychological Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Witnessing Domestic Violence, Bullying, Bereavement
• Adolescent Developmental Issues: Family Relationships, Emotional And Romantic Relationships
• Parenting & Parent-Child Relations: Parent-Child Conflicts, Communication, Relationship Rebuilding, Parenting Special Needs Children, Parental Education Training
• Play Therapy
• Sandplay Therapy
• Filial Play Therapy

Adults

• Personal Growth: Emotional Issues, Stress Management, Interpersonal Relationships
• Developmental Challenges: Self-Exploration Across Life Stages, Career Development
• Family Issues: Intimate Relationships, Parent-Child Relationships

Professionals

• Supervision: Professional Supervision For Psychologists, Individual Training For Supervisors
• Professional Training: Play Therapy Training, Sandplay Therapy Training, Case Conceptualization Training, Foster Parent Education
• Workshops & Training: Self-Care Workshops For Professionals, Counseling Training For School Teachers, Special Education Training

Professional Training & Certifications

• Huawushi Family Therapy Training by Wu Jiu-Jun (2015–Present)
• Sandplay Therapy Training (2009–2012)
• Certified Play Therapist (APT, USA)
• Certified Parenting Education Instructor (Oklahoma, USA)
• Certified Family Case Manager (Oklahoma, USA)

Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology & Rehabilitation Counseling – National Kaohsiung Normal University
• M.S. in Counseling & Guidance – University of Central Oklahoma, USA
• M.S. in Human Development (Child Development & Family Relations) – University of Central Oklahoma, USA
• M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education – Grambling State University, USA

Professional Experience

• Supervisor, YUAN PIN Psychological Consultation Clinic, Tainan (2011–Present)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood Care & Education, Tainan University of Technology (2016–Present)
• Board Member, Tainan Counseling Psychologist Association (2013–Present)
• Consulting Psychologist, Kaohsiung Student Counseling Center (2011/8–2012/10)
• Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Care & Education, Cheng Shiu University (2006/9–2010/8)
• Counseling Psychologist, Kaohsiung Child, Adolescent & Family Counseling Center (2005/7–2015/12)
• Counselor, Sunbeam Family Services, Oklahoma, USA (2000–2001)
• Counselor, Oklahoma Community Family Counseling Center, USA (1998–2000)
• Intern Counselor, Oklahoma Community Family Counseling Center, USA (1995–1998)

Practical Experience

Supervision for Professionals

Current Positions

• Trainer for Individual Supervision Training, Taiwan Counseling Psychology Association (Since 2022)
• Regional Professional Supervisor for Full-time Guidance Teachers, Kaohsiung Student Counseling Center (Since 2016)
• Trainer for Individual Supervision Training, Taiwan Guidance and Counseling Association (Since 2016)
• Practicum Supervisor in Counseling Psychology, Graduate Institute of Guidance and Counseling, National Kaohsiung Normal University (Since 2004)

Previous Positions

• Regional Professional Supervisor for Full-time Guidance Teachers, Tainan Student Counseling Center (2016–2022)
• Regional Professional Supervisor for Full-time Guidance Teachers, Pingtung Student Counseling Center (2018–2021)
• Professional Supervisor, Kaohsiung Child, Adolescent, and Family Counseling Center (Jan 2013–Dec 2015)

Training & Educational Programs

• Training for Professionals: Child and Adolescent Developmental Assessment (Approx. 10 sessions annually)
• Guidance Knowledge for Schools: Student Emotional Challenges and Counseling Interventions (Approx. 10 sessions annually)
• Workshops on Special Student Counseling Knowledge (Approx. 8 sessions annually)
• Parental Education Lectures (Approx. 20 sessions annually)
• Couple Therapy Groups: Divorce Parent Support Groups, New Parents’ Psychological Adjustment & Stress Relief Groups, Foster Family Assessments, Adoption Parenting Education, conducted based on institutional needs
• Independent Living Programs for Institutionalized Adolescents – Over 50 hours of group facilitation (2013–2015)
• Community Living Camps for Children & ADHD Support Groups – Over 50 hours of facilitation (2012–2015)