【Mental Health Talk/Service Learning Lecture on Taipei Campus】Embracing Vulnerability: Power of Acceptance and Self-Compassion

!!!NOTICE: Registration is currently closed; walk-in at the time of event is welcome. 

                    No lunch will be provided if you walk in to sign up at the time of the event.

Sometimes we feel the need to put on an armor to protect our feelings or hide our true selves from others because of past hurts we’ve experienced. While we might find it a messy idea to embrace our “vulnerability” at times, which often involves risk-taking, uncertainty, and possibly self-disclosure of our emotions and thoughts, we might also battle with truly accepting who we are, how we feel, and where to belong. 

According to Dr. Brené Brown, the US author and professor well-known for her research on vulnerability, shame, and leadership, “When you work so hard to keep the peace on the outside, you wage a war internally.” As authentic self-expression becomes a challenge, resentment and jealousy might start to build up. 

Have you ever asked yourself: What can I do to find peace with myself while trying to juggle various identities and duties? How I can put down my armor so that I can continue to grow into my potential? 

Come to this talk to learn about how acceptance and self-compassion may guide you to find true belonging and the initial steps that you can take to start feeling free, truly accepted, and fulfilled. 

• Topic: Embracing Vulnerability--Power of Acceptance and Self-Compassion
• Time: 12-2pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 -- offical leave OR service learning LECTURE granted by request (please see the form below)
• Location: D302 (Taipei Campus) -- ROOM CHANGE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND. 
• Guest Speaker: Amie Kuo, Counseling Psychologist
• Who is this speech for? Students who are interested in this topic or hope to learn more about themselves. This speech will be given in English.

• Important Notice:

1. Please sign up for this event by filling the form below.
2. Lunch will be provided for 40 students on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Please follow the epidemic prevention measures for covid-19, e.g. by wearing your mask during the talk.
4. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pin-Chieh Lai (counselor for IC) at pchlai@mail.mcu.edu.tw or by phone: 02-2882-4564, ext. 2602.
5. This talk can be counted as one "Service Learning LECTURE," but an official leave will not be granted in this case. (請注意!! 服務學習講座與公假只能擇一!!!)
6. The form will be closed automatically when it reaches the maximum capacity for the designated room. You are welcome to stop by at the time of the event to sign up for the talk in case free spots are open. Please note that no lunch will be provided if you sign up at the time of the event.