Educational Qualifications

1998
PhD Nanyang Technological University -- Multicultural Counselling

1988
MEd (Hon) University of Waikato -- Education, Psychology, Counselling

1983
Dip Ed National University of Singapore -- English, History

1982
BA National University of Singapore -- Social Work, Sociology

Academic and Professional Experience

2024 - Present
Associate Professor, Bachelor of Counselling Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences
2020 - 2024
Associate Professor, Head of Programme (Bachelor of Counselling), Singapore University of Social Sciences
2019 - 2020
Head, Filiae Centre, Raffles Girls School
2017 - 2019
Senior Lecturer / Head of Programme: Bachelor of Counselling; Graduate Diploma in Professional Life-coaching; Graduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy, Singapore University of Social Sciences
2014 - 2017
Senior Lecturer / Head, Counselling Programme, SIM University
2010 - 2014
Senior Guidance Specialist, Ministry of Education
2009 - 2010
Senior Lecturer / Head of Counselling Programme, School of Human Development and Social Services, SIM University
2008 - 2009
Director of Specialised Services, Lakeside Family Centre
2005 - 2008
Assistant Director (Corporate Services), Lakeside Family Centre (External School Counsellor at Jurong Sec Sch and Pioneer Junior College)
2000 - 2005
Director of Counselling, Care Community Services Society (External School Counsellor at Dunman High School, St Theresa’s Convent, Marsiling Sec Sch and Woodgrove Sec Sch)
1998 - 1999
Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University
1991 - 1997
Lecturer ‘A’, Nanyang Technological University
1990 - 1991
Lecturer, Institute of Education
1988 - 1989
Teacher, ACS (I)
1983 - 1985
Education Officer, Div One
1981
Student social worker, Anglican Welfare Services
1980
Student social worker, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
1980
Student social worker, Ministry of Community Development
2017 - Present
Clinical Supervisor of School Counsellor, Singapore Sports School
2017 - 2019
Clinical Supervisor of School Counsellor, Hwa Chong International School
2016 - 2017
Clinical Supervisor of School Counsellor, School of the Arts
2007 - 2011
Practicum Supervisor, M Guidance and Counselling, James Cook University; M Soc Sc (Counselling), Monash University
2007
Part-time course writer, course chair, lecturer, The Helping Relationship Module, B Counselling, SIM University
2006 - 2008
Part-time supervisor, Counselling Practicum (M Soc Sc, Counselling), Edith Cowan University and University of South Australia
2005 - 2010
Part-time lecturer, Multicultural Counselling, Executive Counselling and Training Academy / Swinburne University of Technology
2005 - 2010
Part-time supervisor, Diploma in School Counselling, Nanyang Technological University
2004 - 2006
Part-time tutor, Child Development, SIM-Open University Centre

2000 - 2010
Part-time lecturer, Basic Counselling Skills for Teachers, Ministry of Education

 

Courses taught / supervision of practicum at National Institute of Education / Nanyang Technological University (1990-2010)

Undergraduate/Graduate Levels:

BA/BSc with Diploma in Education - Child Development

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Adolescent Development, Motivation and Classroom Management, Group Dynamics, Pastoral Care and Career Guidance, Basic Counselling Skills

MA (Applied Psychology) - Cross-cultural Counselling, Counselling Special Populations, Marital and Family Therapy, Supervision of Practicum in Counselling Psychology, Supervision of Research Thesis

Diploma in School Counselling: Supervision of Counselling Practicum

In-service Courses:

Pastoral Care and Career Guidance

Group Guidance

Basic Skills in Pastoral Casework

Advanced Skills in Pastoral Casework

Group Counselling

Organising and Managing Pastoral Teams

Theories and Techniques in Counselling

Courses taught / supervision of practicum at other institutions:

Basic Counselling Skills for Teachers: Ministry of Education

Multicultural Counselling: Executive Counselling and Training Academy / Swinburne University of Technology

The Helping Relationship (B Counselling): SIM University

Advanced Clinical Practice 1: Working with Individuals (M Social Work): SIM University

Integrative Approaches to Counselling (M Counselling): SIM University

Supervision of Counselling Practicum (M Soc Sc): Academy of Human Development / Edith Cowan University

Supervision of Counselling Practicum (M Soc Sc): University of South Australia

Supervision of Counselling Practicum (M Guidance and Counselling): James Cook University

Supervision of Counselling Practicum (M Counselling): Monash University

Courses taught at SIM University (now Singapore University of Social Sciences):

Social Emotional Learning (B Counselling)

Cross-cultural Counselling (B Counselling with Honours)

Integrative Approaches to Counselling (M Counselling)

Techniques of Counselling and Therapy in an Asian Context: Core Skills and Methodologies (Graduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy)

Selected Publications

Journal Papers – Refereed:

Carlson, J., Chan, A., Chen, C., Kurato, Y., Soong, C. & Yang, J.
The influence of technology on families: An international perspective. The Family Journal, California (1999), 7(3), 231-236.
Soong, C. & Khoo, A.
Teachers’ attitudes towards sex education in Singapore. Pastoral Care in Education, United Kingdom (1994), 12(1), 23-26.
Soong, C.
Towards an indigenised approach to counselling. New Zealand Journal of Counselling, New Zealand (1993), 15(1), 13-17.
D’Rozario, V., Khoo, A. & Soong, C.
Using the creative arts in the training of pastoral care-givers in Singapore. Pastoral Care in Education, United Kingdom (1992), 10(1), 43-49.

Journal Papers – Non-refereed:

Soong, C.
Adapting western counselling methods to the local context. ASCD REVIEW (1994), 4(2), 59-62.
Soong, F.H. & Khoo, C.E.
Sex education in Singapore schools. REACT (1993), No 1.
Soong, C.
Experiential learning in groups. ASCD REVIEW (1992), 2(2), 40-43.
Soong, C. & Khoo, A.
How do teenagers relate to one another? REACT (1992), No 1.

Conference Papers:

Soong, C.
Raising a 21st Century Child in the Digital Age: Tips for Parents. MOE’s EXCEL Fest, Singapore (2013).
Soong, C., Tan, E. & Wee, A.
Sexuality Education - Pedagogies that Work. Educational Research Association of Singapore Conference, Singapore (2013).
Soong, C.
Family Intervention Programme with Trainees at the Reformative Training Centre. Conference on Rehabilitation of Youth Offenders, Singapore (2008).
D’Rozario, V., Khoo, A. & Soong, C.
Working with adolescents. National Conference in Counselling: Towards Dynamic Change – New Frontiers. Conference Proceedings, Singapore (1998).
Soong, C.
A vision of an intelligent island. 6th International Conference: Counselling in the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, Beijing, China (1997), 7-13.
Soong, C.
Worldview and counselling: Perceptions of Singaporean students. 6th International Conference: Counselling in the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, Beijing, China (1997), 223-227.
Soong, C.
Towards an indigenised approach to counselling. 18th International Round Table for the Advancement of Counselling International Conference Proceedings, Auckland, New Zealand (1993), 205-208.
Khoo, A. & Soong, C.
Work values of teachers. 5th Annual ERA Conference Proceedings, Singapore (1992).
Khoo, A. & Soong, C.
Pupil counselling in Singapore schools. 3rd International Counselling Conference: Counselling in the 21st Century Conference Proceedings, Singapore (1992), 67-76.

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