Event Review | Mental Health Workshop with Rotary Xiangjiang

2025年3月21日，CandleX的创始人兼总监秦小杰女士受邀提供由香江扶轮社（Rotary）俱乐部主席Ferry金阳组织的心理健康讲座，在定期的午餐聚会时间举行，该活动收入由香江扶轮社捐赠到公益项目中。

活动在一个充满特色的在北京顺义罗马湖的台北香邨餐厅举行，该餐厅由俱乐部成员之一创办，环境温馨有很多的复古家具、首饰和装饰，菜品非常美味，且富有文化氛围，为活动增添了独特的体验感。

On March 21, 2025, Ms. Qin Xiaojie, the founder and director of CandleX, was invited to provide in a mental health lecture organized by Mr. Ferry, the president of the Rotary Club of Xiangjiang Beijing The event took place during the club's regular lunch gathering, and the proceeds were donated by the Rotary Club public welfare projects.

The event was held at the Taipei Xiang Village Restaurant, located by the Shunyi Rome Lake in Beijing, a venue known for its distinctive charm. The restaurant, founded by one of the club members, offered a warm atmosphere adorned with vintage furniture, jewelry, and decorations. The delicious cuisine and rich cultural ambiance added a unique experiential touch to the event.

活动以放松的形式展开，结合午餐与心理健康探讨，此次活动是中文进行。在午餐前，秦小杰女士带领大家进行了一小时的向内探索，一如既往，CandleX的活动从简单到冥想练习，关注呼吸与自我觉知开始，为后续的讨论奠定了基调。参与者逐渐进入状态，开始关注内心的感受，并将这种自我觉察的概念贯穿到整个工作坊中。

本次活动共有20余人参与，背景多样，大家对心理健康的关注点也各不相同。因此，活动前期临时调整为让每位参与者分享自己关心的心理健康话题，并在现场将这些内容列出，找到其中的关联性，进而有针对性地解答常见问题。讨论内容涵盖以下几个方面：

1. 角色与心理健康：探讨个人在社会、家庭中的角色如何影响心理健康。

2. 家庭结构与心理健康：分析家庭环境对成员，特别是青少年心理健康的影响。

3. 行为主义与教育：讨论惩罚与消退两种互动方式对青少年行为的不同影响。

4. 自我观察与接纳：强调观察与接纳是提升心理健康的基本能力，并通过“积极关注”练习，引导大家观察桌上的奶茶，用五官感受当下，觉察内心。

The event unfolded in a relaxed format, combining lunch with discussions on mental health in Chinese. Before the meal, Ms. Qin Xiaojie led the participants in an hour of inward exploration. As is customary with CandleX events, the session began with simple meditation practices, focusing on breathing and self-awareness, setting the tone for the subsequent discussions. Gradually, the participants became more attuned to their inner feelings, carrying this concept of self-awareness throughout the workshop.

The event was attended by around 20 individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with different interests about mental health. As a result, the initial plan was adjusted to allow each participant to share their own mental health topics of interest. These topics were then listed on the spot, and connections were drawn between them to address common questions more effectively. The discussions covered the following areas:

1. Roles and Mental Health: Exploring how an individual's roles in society and family affect their mental health.

2. Family Structure and Mental Health: Analyzing the impact of family environments on the mental health of its members, particularly adolescents.

3. Behaviorism and Education: Discussing the different effects of punishment and extinction as interaction methods on adolescent behavior.

4. Self-Observation and Acceptance: Emphasizing that observation and acceptance are fundamental skills for improving mental health. Through a "positive attention" exercise, participants were guided to observe a cup of milk tea on the table, using their senses to experience the present moment and become aware of their inner states.

作为一名心理咨询师、以及正念习练者以及引导者，秦女士到工作坊总是在一个有松有弛的节奏下进行：活动设计注重节奏的平衡，既有思考讨论，也有体验互动，帮助参与者在轻松的氛围中学习，避免过度消耗（burnout）。

作为嘉宾，我们CandleX也是参与者，很深刻的感受到香江扶轮社俱乐部到活动，给每一个人提供了宝贵的社会连接与真诚沟通的场合：活动为会员提供了面对面交流的机会，增进了彼此的了解。大家不仅分享了各自的热情与志愿工作经历，还建立了深厚的社会连接。参与者背景多元，但都展现出深刻的求知欲、开放的态度以及对心理健康的热爱，这种多样性为讨论增添了丰富的视角。

CandleX也为大家提供一对一的心理健康指导、心理咨询（包括成人和青少年）、青少年赋能项目等，请关注我们的公众号。我们也持续支持社区心理健康，并为香江扶轮社区开放两个名额，进行哀伤辅导半公益心理咨询。

本次活动不仅是一次心理健康知识的分享，更是一次身心的放松与连接。通过冥想、讨论和体验，参与者不仅学到了实用的心理健康技巧，也在轻松的氛围中感受到了自我觉察的力量。活动的成功离不开香江扶轮社俱乐部的组织与支持，以及每一位参与者的热情投入。

期待未来有更多类似的活动，帮助更多人关注心理健康，建立真诚的社会连接，共同营造一个更加包容与支持的社会环境。

As a psychotherapist, mindfulness practitioner, and facilitator, Ms. Qin always conducts her workshops with a balanced rhythm of relaxation and engagement. The event design emphasizes a harmonious pace, incorporating both thoughtful discussions and interactive experiences, helping participants learn in a relaxed atmosphere while avoiding burnout.

As guests, we at CandleX were also participants, deeply appreciating how the Xiangjiang Rotary Club Beijing provided a valuable platform for social connection and genuine communication. The event offered members the opportunity to interact face-to-face, fostering mutual understanding. Participants not only shared their passions and volunteer experiences but also built meaningful social connections. Despite their diverse backgrounds, everyone exhibited a profound curiosity, open-mindedness, and a passion for mental health, enriching the discussions with varied perspectives.

CandleX also offers one-on-one mental health coaching, psychological therapy (for both adults and adolescents), and youth empowerment programs. Please folow our official account for more information. We are committed to supporting community mental health and are offering two semi-public welfare counseling slots for grief and loss counseling to the Xiangjiang Rotary Club Beijing.

This event was not just a sharing of mental health knowledge but also an opportunity for relaxation and connection. Through meditation, discussions, and experiential activities, participants not only gained practical mental health skills but also experienced the power of self-awareness in a relaxed setting. The success of the event was made possible by the organization and support of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong and the enthusiastic participation of everyone involved.

We look forward to more events like this in the future, helping more people focus on mental health, build genuine social connections, and collectively create a more inclusive and supportive social environment.