Diploma in Psychology (Social Services and Special Needs Education)
Date & Time: 18 November 2024, 7:30 pm
Venue: Via ZOOM/MSTeams
In today’s evolving world, the demand for skilled professionals in social services and special needs education is higher than ever. The 4ST Roadmap (2022-2026) highlights the need to attract more talent to this sector, especially with growing societal challenges and the pandemic's impact. Additionally, mental health remains a national priority, with plans to train 28,000 more front-line personnel to support mental health initiatives (Source: NCSS, DPM Wong).
Special needs education has seen progress, yet there is still work to achieve true inclusivity. By joining our Diploma in Psychology (Social Services & Special Needs Education), you will gain the skills to contribute meaningfully to this important cause.
Unlock your potential and shape the future of social services and special needs education!
Speaker:
Ms. Fionna Thong
Ms. Fionna Thong is the current Course Chair for the Diploma in Psychology Studies at Temasek Polytechnic (TP). She started out her career as a home-based therapist for children with autism. Subsequently, she joined the Singapore Prisons Service as a counsellor working with female offenders. Fionna received her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a Masters in Applied Psychology (Counselling Psychology) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Fionna has been attached to hospitals and social service agencies, and has worked on a diverse range of counselling issues, such as addiction, mental health concerns, family and parenting issues, marital issues, emotional regulation and suicide management, across different populations and lifespan, as well as special/vulnerable populations.