May 12 | Chatroom Live Event: Mental Health & Relationships
Date Night China is partnering with CandleX for DNC’s first “Chatroom", a space to discuss mental health and dating. Come listen and learn with our mental health expert who will discuss Gottman relationship theories.
Chatroom Topic: Conflict Resolution
Guest: Mental Health Expert XiaoJie of CandleX
Time: Wednesday, May 12th from 8:00pm - 10:30pm at 4Corners in Beijing.
This event is raising money for the CandleX charity. 75% of our profits from the night will go to CandleX's mental health support group to support their work in China.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to add the DNC WeChat Account and buy a ticket.
About Chatroom
This is a LIVE event, so don’t expect to be sat at a computer waiting to log into a virtual chatroom. We want to see you there in person so you can meet our expert counselor and be part of our community!
Chatroom will be a mixture of expert mental health guidance, facilitated group discussion, and personal storytelling from our guests. This live event will give you tools to strengthen your relationships; be it with friends, a new love interest or your long-term partner.
Chatroom Conflict Resolution Presentation:
Our mental health expert XiaoJie of CandleX will start the night off at 8pm with a presentation on conflict resolution. She will be looking at the works and relationship theories of Dr. John Gottman. The Gottman Institute is the culmination of Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s life work as researchers and clinical psychologists. Their approach to relationship health has been developed from over 40 years of research with more than 3,000 couples—the most extensive study ever done on marital stability.
After that, we’ll hear from members of the Date Night China and CandleX community who would like to share a story about their own experiences with conflict resolution in relationships. Throughout the night, our expert will provide feedback and advice and facilitate discussions to deepen our understanding of mental health issues around relationships.
Do you need to be in a relationship to attend?
Not at all. Whether you're single, dating, in a couple, or whatever your relationship status and preference is, anyone is welcome to join. We all experience some kind of conflict in relationships, and the conflict resolution tools that our expert will discuss are great tools for anyone to use.
Sign Up To Share a Story
Do you have a story you would like to share? Great! You’ll have 5 mins to speak and then our mental health expert and audience may want to ask you some questions about your experience.
If you have a story you’d like to share, add Nathan from DNC on WeChat and reserve a speaking spot, or come and speak on the night. Nathan will be able to talk you through the speaking process and give you some guidance.
We hope to see you there, and know that this is a safe space to share and reflect on your dating experiences. If you’re interested in speaking and sharing, get in touch with Nathan from DNC to book a speaking slot!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to add the DNC WeChat Account and buy a ticket. This event is raising money for the CandleX charity. 75% of our profits from the night will go to CandleX's mental health support group to support their work in China.
Meet the Expert
Xiaojie Qin, Founder and Director of CandleX, has been working in the field of mental health since 2015. Xiaojie was the representative of a global Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Task Group 2017-2019, with an international NGO. With CandleX, Xiaojie has been the Chief Editor of CandleX Community Writing; lead facilitator of the Mental Health Peer Support Group from 2015-2020; facilitator and presenter of CandleX’s workshops and panel discussions; and interviewed by countless domestic and international media on mental health topics.
Besides her role with CandleX, she also provides counselling services to clients with various challenges including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and so on. She is knowledgeable on the mental health services provided in China, both for Chinese and expats, particularly in Beijing and provides psycho-education on supporting oneself and other through difficult times.
About CandleX
CandleX is dedicated to bring knowledge, awareness and support on mental health to the international community in China. Skilled and dedicated counselors run events and online resources and articles to support mental health in China.
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