Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Lilian C. J. WongLilian C. J. Wong, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., R.P. (Reg. No 6946)
13 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, Ontario M2M 4C5, Canada
416-546-5588 • liliancjwong@gmail.com
www.drliliancjwong.com • www.meaning.ca • www.meaningtherapy.com
Education
Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Counselling Psychology) | 2001 |
University of California in Los Angeles (Courses in Family Systems, Psychopathology, and Learning Disabilities) | 1979 |
M.A., University of Texas at Austin (Educational Psychology) | 1972 |
Biography
Dr. Lilian C. J. Wong was Associate Professor and School Counselling Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC (2001-2006), and Associate Professor of Psychology at Tyndale University College, Toronto, ON (2006-2009). She served as Psycho-Educational Consultant, School Psychologist, and Area Counsellor for several school boards in Ontario and British Columbia (1973-2001).
Dr. Wong is internationally recognized for her research on multicultural competencies in clinical supervision. Her other areas of research include cross-cultural psychological assessment, multicultural counselling, play therapy, resilience, moral and character development, emotional and social intelligence, ethical issues in counselling, and clinical supervision.
She is co-editor of the Handbook of Multicultural Perspectives on Stress and Coping (2006), The Positive Psychology of Meaning and Spirituality (2007/2012), A Brief Handbook on Meaning-Centered Counseling and Therapy (2010), and The Positive Psychology of Meaning and Addiction Recovery (2013).
She has been invited to lecture and conduct workshops in the U.S., Canada, and overseas, including at universities in Europe, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, on Meaning-Centered Approach to Grief Therapy, Play Therapy, and counselling children, adolescents, and families. She has often been invited to lecture and give training workshops in local community agencies. She travels worldwide with her husband, Dr. Paul T. P. Wong, speaking on Meaning Therapy. She also has a private practice in Toronto.
Throughout her academic and professional career, Dr. Wong has been actively involved in psychological research and psychotherapy related communities and associations.
- Meaning-Centered Counselling Institute Inc., Vice President (2004-present)
- International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM), Member of Board of Directors and Director of Education and Professional Development, (2001-present)
- American Psychological Association (APA), Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17), Supervision and Training Section, Co-Chair, Executive Board (2011-2013) and Treasurer (2015-2017)
- Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy (CACPT), Member of Executive Board, (2010-2016)
- Canadian Humanistic and Transpersonal Association, Board member (2010-2013)
Professional Psychological Services
- Counselling and psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families
- Counselling and play therapy with children, adolescents, and families
- Crisis and grief counselling and interventions
- Programming for and working with children with special needs
- Psychological and psycho-educational assessments of intellectual functioning, academic and personal strengths and weaknesses, and learning styles
- Clinical supervision of counsellors and psychotherapists
- Training and working with parents and teachers in serving the needs of children
Resolving problems and predicaments: Depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment problems, relational difficulties, grieving, and gender roles
Overcoming disabilities and handicaps: Learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, behavioral and emotional problems
Realizing potentials for personal growth: Academic and career planning, premarital counselling, marriage enrichment, quest for meaning and purpose, pathways to inner freedom and peace
Practicing meaning centered-counselling and therapy (MCCT): MCCT is an evidence-based integrative and positive psychotherapy that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, logotherapy, and humanistic-existential therapy with a positive and spiritual orientation
Education
Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Counselling Psychology) | 2001 |
University of California at Los Angeles (Courses in Family Systems, Psychopathology, and Learning Disabilities) |
1978-1979 |
M.A., University of Texas at Austin (Educational Psychology) | 1972 |
Teaching Certificate, College of Education, University of Toronto | 1963 |
B.Sc., University of Toronto (General Science) | 1962 |
Professional Qualifications
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) | |
Registered Psychotherapist | 2017 – Present |
Ontario Ministry of Education | |
Principal’s Certification Courses | 1990, 1991 |
Special Education – Specialist | 1985 |
Guidance – Specialist | 1974 |
Primary, Junior, and Intermediate | 1974 |
Intermediate and Senior | 1963 |
British Columbia College of Teachers | |
Permanent Professional Certificate | 1995 |
Professional Experience
Private Practice | 1995-present |
Associate Professor of Psychology Tyndale University College, Toronto, ON |
2006-2009 |
Associate Professor & School Counselling Coordinator Graduate Program in Counselling Psychology Trinity Western University, Langley, BC |
2001-2006 |
Assistant Professor (part-time) Graduate Program in Counselling Psychology Trinity Western University, Langley, BC |
1999-2001 |
Lecturer (part-time) Graduate Program in Counselling Psychology Trinity Western University, Langley, BC |
1998-1999 |
School Area Counsellor Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC |
1997-2001 |
School Psychologist Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC |
1995-1997 |
Guest Lecturer Department of Psychology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON |
1992-1994 |
Area Resource Teacher & Psycho-Educational Assessor Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland-Clarington Catholic District School Board, ON |
1987-1994 |
Psycho-Educational Consultant Peterborough County Board of Education, Peterborough, ON |
1973-1987 |
High School Teacher & Guidance Counsellor Board of Education for Scarborough, Toronto, ON |
1967-1969 |
High School Teacher & Guidance Counselor Collegiate Institute Board of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON |
1963-1967 |
Courses Taught at the M.A. Level in Counselling Psychology
- Safe and Effective Use of Self in Psychotherapy
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Basic Counselling Skills/Advanced Counselling Skills
- Counselling Children/Counselling Adolescents
- Counselling in School Settings
- Crisis Counselling
- Counselling Theories
- Psychological and Psycho-Educational Assessment
- Professional Standards and Ethical Issues in Counselling
- Supervision of Counselling Practicum
- Internship Seminars/Internship Supervision
Professional Affiliations
Vice President, Meaning-Centered Counselling Institute Inc. (MCCI) | 2004-Present |
Board Member & Director of Education and Professional Development International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM) |
2001-Present |
Treasurer, Executive Board, Supervision and Training Section Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17) American Psychological Association (APA) |
2015-2017 |
Co-Chair, Executive Board, Supervision and Training Section Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17) American Psychological Association (APA) |
2011-2013 |
Member, Board of Directors Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy (CACPT) |
2010-2016 |
Member, Steering Committee Ontario Alliance of Mental Health Practitioners (OAMHP) |
2014-2015 |
Member, Board of Directors Canadian Humanistic and Transpersonal Association (CHTA) |
2010-2013 |
Member, Education Committee, B.C. Association for Play Therapy | 2003-2006 |
Member of the following associations:
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
- International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM)
- Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
- Association for Play Therapy (APT) US
- Meaning Centered Counselling Institute (MCCI)
- International Society for Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy
- International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy
Scholarly & Professional Activities
Areas of Research
- Cross-cultural assessment: Developing innovative ways of assessing the academic potential and psychological needs of minority students, especially English as a Second Language (ESL) students
- Multicultural counselling: Developing new approaches of counselling minority clients
- Multicultural supervision: Developing measuring instruments and theoretical models of clinical supervision from a multicultural perspective
Awards & Distinctions
Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council Small Institute Grants Trinity Western University, Langley, BC |
2003 |
Faculty of Education Graduate Student Travel Support University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC |
August 1999 |
Faculty of Education Graduate Student Research Award University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC |
December 1998 |
Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Grant University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC |
August 1998 |
Cultural Harmony Award – Spirit of Community City of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC |
1997 |
Publications
Books
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (Ed.). (2019). Inspirations for difficult times. Toronto, Canada: INPM Press.
- Wong, L. C. J., Thompson, G. R., & Wong, P. T. P. (Eds.) (2013). The positive psychology of meaning and addiction recovery: Selected papers from Meaning Conferences. Birmingham, AL: Purpose Research.
- Wong, P. T. P., Wong, L. C. J., McDonald, M. J., & Klaassen, D. W. (Eds.). (2012). The positive psychology of meaning and spirituality: Selected papers from Meaning Conferences.Birmingham, AL: Purpose Research. (Original published in 2007 by INPM Press)
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2010). A brief handbook on meaning-centered counseling and therapy. Abbotsford, BC: INPM Press.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (Eds.). (2006). Handbook of multicultural perspectives on stress and coping. New York, NY: Springer.
- Wong, L. C. J. (Ed.). (2004, June). Journey of Courage: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Graduate Program in Counselling Psychology. Langley, BC: Trinity Western University.
Book Chapters & Journal Articles
- Wong, L. C. J., Wong, P. T. P., & Ishiyama, F. I. (in press). The expanded critical incident technique. International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy.
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Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (in press). Meaning-Centered Positive Education (PE2.0) based on the new paradigm of Existential Positive Psychology (EPP). In G. Arslan & M. Yıldırım (Eds.), Handbook of Positive School Psychology Interventions: Evidence-Based Practice for Promoting Youth Mental Health.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (in press). Connect-2: The Exercise of Offering and Receiving Help for Children. In L. L. Armstrong (Ed.), Experiential and Play Therapy Interventions for Virtual Therapy for Children, Youth, and Families.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2018). The spiritual foundation for a healthy marriage and family. In L. L. Armstrong (Ed.), Existential elements of the family. Leuven, Belgium: Peeters.
- Wong, L. C. J., Wong, P. T. P., & Ishiyama, I. F. (2013). What helps and what hinders in cross-cultural clinical supervision: A critical incident study. The Counseling Psychologist, 41(1), 66-85. doi:10.1177/0011000012442652
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2013). The challenge of communication: A meaning-centered perspective. In E. van Deurzen, & S. Iacovou (Eds.), Existential perspectives on relationship therapy(pp. 109-121). Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Wong, P. T. P., Nee, J. J., & Wong, L. C. J. (2013). A meaning-centered 12-step program for addiction recovery. In L. C. J. Wong, G. R. Thompson, & P. T. P. Wong (Eds.), The positive psychology of meaning and addiction recovery(pp. 241-279). Birmingham, AL: Purpose Research.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2012). A meaning-centered approach to building youth resilience. In P. T. P. Wong (Ed.), The human quest for meaning: Theories, research, and applications(2nd ed., pp. 585-617). New York, NY: Routledge.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2011). Meaning is all you need; relationship is all you have (A professional perspective on an adolescent girl with depression). In J. J. W. Andrews, & P. Istvanffy (Eds.), Exceptional life journeys: Stories of childhood disorder(pp. 123-128). Burlington, MA: Elsevier.
- Ho, J. C. W., Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2010). What helps and what hinders thesis completion: A critical incident study. International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy, 3(2), 117-131.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2008). Multicultural Supervision Competencies Questionnaire. In J. M. Bernard, & R. K. Goodyear (Eds.), Fundamentals of clinical supervision(4th ed.; pp. 349). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2006). How visible minority students cope with supervision stress. In P. T. P Wong, & L. C. J. Wong (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural perspectives on stress and coping(pp. 361-386). New York, NY: Springer.
- Wong, P. T. P., Wong, L. C. J., & Scott, C. (2006). Beyond stress and coping: The positive psychology of transformation. In Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural perspectives on stress and coping(pp. 1-26). New York, NY: Springer.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2004). Multicultural Supervision Competencies Questionnaire. In J. M. Bernard, & R. K. Goodyear (Eds.), Fundamentals of clinical supervision(3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
- Wong, L. C. J., Ishiyama, F. I., & Wong, P. T. P. (1999). Exploring the world of meaning of ESL students. In W. J. Lonner, D. L. Dinnel, D. K. Forgays, & S. A. Hayes (Eds.), Merging past, present, and future: Selected papers from the Fourteenth International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology(pp. 473-485). Lisse, Netherlands: Swets & Zeitlinger.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1999). Assessing multicultural supervision competencies. In W. J. Lonner, D. L. Dinnel, D. K. Forgays, & S. A. Hayes (Eds.), Merging past, present, and future: Selected papers from the Fourteenth International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology(pp. 510-519). Lisse, Netherlands: Swets & Zeitlinger.
Encyclopedia Entries
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2013). Cross-cultural competence in clinical supervision. In K. D. Keith (Ed.), Encyclopedia of cross-cultural psychology(pp. 270-273). Oxford, UK: Wiley Blackwell.
Presentations
Invited Presentations
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 24). Developing professional identity in educational institutes and psychotherapeutic communities.Invited talk presented at National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 23). Life and death, suffering, and life meaning from the perspectives of Buddhism and psychology.Invited talk at Bliss and Wisdom Foundation, Yulin, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 20). Play therapy.Workshop presented at National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 12). Let’s play. Invited talk at Fo Guang University, Yilan, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 9). Play therapy: The meaning-centered approach. Workshop presented at Fo Guang University, Yilan, Taiwan.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 3). How to live a meaningful life.Invited talk at Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 3). Lessons of life intelligence through life education.Invited talk at Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, October 2). Play therapy.Invited lecture for the Developmental Psychology Course at Fo Guang University, Yilan, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2017, September 30). Life education in family: What makes a healthy and harmonious marriage and family. Invited keynote presented at the 2017 International Life Education Conference, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2015, May 29-31). Invited participation at the Conference: Man’s Search for Meaning, sponsored by The Moscow Institute for Psychoanalysis, Moscow, Russia.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2015, May 15). The safe and effective use of self in psychotherapy.Invited seminar presented at the World Congress for Existential Therapy, London, UK.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2015, April 25). The power of play: Find meaningful ways to construct children’s external/internal worlds in order to empower them to express their creative potential.Invited workshop presented at the Impact Early Education Conference of the Association of Christian Schools International, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2015, April 25). The ‘PURE’ model of positive education: Unveiling the meaning-centred approach with Purpose, Understanding, Responsibility, and Enjoyment.Invited workshop presented at the Impact Early Education Conference of the Association of Christian Schools International, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2012, April 28). Discovering meaning in child’s life through play.Invited lecture presented at the Association of Christian Schools International, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2006, November 25). Play therapy: Healing and growth. Invited workshop presented at the Association of Life and Death Education and Counselling, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2002, December 17). Play therapy: When does play become play therapy?Invited lecture presented at the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2002, December 16). Play therapy: How to counsel grieving children?Invited workshop presented at the Adolescent Suicide Prevention and Life and Death Education Conference, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2002, December 14-15). Play therapy: How do children grieve?Invited workshop presented at the Adolescent Suicide Prevention and Life and Death Education Conference, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2002, December 13). Play therapy: How do children grieve?Invited lecture presented at National Chiayi Normal University, Chiayi, Taiwan.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2002, August). What helps and what hinders in supervision: From a supervisor’s perspective. Presented in a roundtable discussion on “Hot topics in supervision and training” at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
- Wong, L. C. J. (Participant). (2002, February 14). Child management [Radio broadcast episode]. In Allan Hedberg (Host), Psychology for Living. Fresno, CA.
- Wong, L. C. J. (1999, October 22). Assessing the personal meanings of English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Invited lecture presented at the 10th Anniversary Conference and Celebration, The English as a Second Language (ESL) Provincial Specialist Association (PSA), Surrey, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (1999, May 6). Issues and challenges in multicultural supervision training. Invited lecture presented at the Center for Cross-cultural Research, Department of Psychology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1999, May). A mentoring model of cross-cultural counselling. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Wong, L. C. J. (1998, October 23). Cross-cultural adjustment and the Personal Meaning Profile. Invited lecture at the 9th Annual Conference, The English as a Second Language (ESL) Provincial Specialist Association (PSA), Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (1998, September 24). Working with interracially married and dating couples: Counselling Issues and Interventions. Invited panelist at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Conference Presentations
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2015, August 9). Spiritual competence from an existential perspective. Co-chaired and presented in the symposium on “Increasing Supervisor Competence in Religious and Spiritual Issues” at the 123rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2014, August 7). Multicultural and International Supervision. Presented in the roundtable discussion at the 122nd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2013, August 4). Positive supervision.Co-chaired and presented in the roundtable discussion on “Innovations in multicultural Clinical Supervision in Practice” at the 121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HW.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2013, August 1). Supervision and social justice.Presented in the symposium on “Intersections of Clinical Supervision and Social Justice” at the 121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HW.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2012, August 5). Benefits and risks of mentoring in cross-cultural supervision.Presented in the symposium on “Hot Topics in Supervision and Training” at the 120th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2012, June 14). Win-win for supervisor and supervisee: best practices and tips in cross-cultural clinical supervision. Presented at the roundtable discussion at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2011, August 4). Multicultural competencies in group supervision.Presented in the symposium on “Choices, Challenges, Change, and Chances: A New Face of Supervision and Training in Counseling Psychology” at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2010, August 15). Clinical supervision in counseling children and adolescents involving play therapy. Presented in the symposium on “Training the Next Generation of Professionals: Current Issues in Counseling Supervision and Training” at the 118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2010, August). Meaning-centered supervision.Workshop presented at the 6th Biennial International Meaning Conference of the International Network on Personal Meaning, Richmond, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2009, August 6). Meaning-centered approach to multicultural supervision. Presented at the Roundtable Discussions on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2008, June 13). Cross-cultural competencies in supervision. Presented at the roundtable discussions at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2007, August 20). Meaning-centered approach to clinical supervision. Presented in the roundtable discussions on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 115th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
- Ng, M. Y., Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2007, May 21). The socio-emotional expressions and play behaviors of congenitally blind children. Paper presented at the Inaugural Asia-Pacific Play Therapy Conference, Darwin, Australia.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2007, April 27). How to assess your child’s academic skills and discover your child’s strengths. Workshop presented at the Convention of the Ontario Christian Home Educators’ Connection, Hamilton, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Mariano, M. R. (2005, August). Supervisor impairment: Problems and possible solutions. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Exploring Psychotherapy Supervision and Training” at the 113th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Ho, J. C. W., & Wong, L. C. J. (2005, August). What helps and hinders thesis completion: A critical incident study. Paper presented at the 113th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Ng, M. Y., & Wong, L. C. J. (2005, August). The socio-emotional expressions and play behaviors of congenitally blind children. Paper presented at the 113th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2004, August 1). Co-therapy in clinical supervision: Potential benefits and harms. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Exploring Psychotherapy Supervision and Training” at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HW.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2003, August 7). How to help supervisees with psychological impairment. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 111th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2003, February 28). What every supervisor needs to know. Workshop presented at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2002, August 25). What helps and what hinders in multicultural supervision: From the perspective of supervisors. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Hot Topics in Supervision and Training” at the 110th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2002, May).What lies beneath helpful and unhelpful supervision? Lessons from recent literature.Workshop presented at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2001, October). Beyond EQ: Moral intelligence and character education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Moral Education, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2001, August). Multicultural supervision competencies: Implications for supervision and supervision training.Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 109th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2000, August 5). Issues and challenges in training novice supervisors in cross-cultural situations. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
- Laird, P. G., Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2000, July). Moral values and moral actions: On the connection between moral reasoning and emotional intelligence. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Moral Education, Glasgow, Scotland.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (1999, August 22). A mentoring model of effective multicultural supervision. Presented at the roundtable discussion on “Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision and Training” at the 107th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1999, July). Assessing multicultural supervision competencies. Poster presented at the 14th International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Bellingham, WA.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (1999, May 20). A mentoring model of counselling. Workshop presented at the Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association Conference, Calgary, AB.
- Wong, L. C. J., Ishiyama, F. I., & Wong, P. T. P. (1998, July). Exploring the world of meaning of ESL students. Poster presented at the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1998, July). Assessing multicultural supervision competencies. Poster presented at the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (1997, May). Ethical issues in teaching/counsellor training. Workshop presented at the Ethics in Education Conference, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (1996, May 17). Meaning-centred counselling for ESL students. Paper presented at the International Counselling Congress, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (1981). Motivational deficits, attributional retraining and remediation. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, P. T. P., Dimitroff, G., & Wong, L. C. J. (1976). Developmental analysis of relational rule learning in normal and retarded subjects. Presented in a symposium at the 21st International Congress of Psychology, Paris, France.
Conference Organizer
- Wong, L. C. J. (2018, August 2-5). Program Manager. 10th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “Courage, Faith and Meaning: Existential Positive Psychology’s Response to Adversity,” Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2016, July 28-31). Conference Manager. 9th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “Spirituality, Self-Transcendence, and Second Wave Positive Psychology,” Novotel North York, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2014, July 26-29). Conference Manager. 1st Congress on the Construction of Personal Meaning, “Exploring What Makes Life Worth Living,” Coast Plaza Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2012, July 26-29). Conference Manager. 7th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “A Positive Global Vision of Healing and Flourishing through Meaning,” Delta Toronto East Hotel, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2010, August 5-8). Program Chair. 6th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “Creating a Psychologically Healthy Work Place: Meaning, Spirituality, and Engagement,” Marriott Airport Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2008, July 24-27). Conference Manager. 5th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “Living Well and Dying Well: New Frontiers of Positive Psychology, Therapy, and Spiritual Care,” Courtyard by Marriott, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2006, July 20-23). Conference Manager. 4th Biennial International Conference on Personal Meaning, “Addiction, Meaning and Spirituality,” Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2004, July 23). Organizer of the symposium on “Grief Counselling for Children and Adolescents” at the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Person Meaning, Empire Landmark Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2004, July 22). Organizer of the one-day workshop, “Healing the Hurting Child”, at the 3rd Biennial International Conference on Person Meaning, Empire Landmark Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2004, July 22-25). Member of organizing committee. 3rd Biennial International Conference on Person Meaning, “Transforming Suffering, Loss, and Death through Meaning, Hope, and Faith,” Empire Landmark Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Ishiyama, I. (2004, April 3). Organizer of the Morita Therapy Workshop, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Kott, S. (2004, March 5). Organizer of the Play Therapy Workshop for Counselling Psychology Students and Alumni, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
Community Involvement
- Wong, L. C. J. (2012, September 12). Guidelines in shaping your children’s character.Invited workshop presented at the Toronto Chinese Christian Parenting Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2011, May 8). The challenges of being a postmodern mother. Invited sermon presented at Stone Church, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2010, May 29). Dare to dream and dare to lead. Invited keynote address for Women’s Retreat at Toronto Chinese Community Church, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2010, May 16). How to manage negative emotions.Invited workshop for children and adolescents and training for helpers presented at Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, Richmond Hill, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2009, September 12 & October 30). Develop helping skills through play. Invited workshop presented at Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, Richmond Hill, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2008, October 22). Giving your child the winning edge. Invited address presented at the Toronto Chinese Parenting Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J. (2007, October 24). How to discover and channel the strengths of a strong-willed child. Invited address at the Toronto Chinese Christian Parenting Association, Toronto, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2003, August 16). Beyond coping: Transformation of suffering. Invited workshop presented at a Community Outreach by the Milliken Gospel Church, Agincourt, ON.
- Wong, L. C. J., & Wong, P. T. P. (2001, May 19 & 26). Dare to lead: Parental leadership training. Invited workshop presented at Westwood Alliance Church and Community, Coquitlam, BC.
Assessment Instruments
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1998). Multicultural Supervision Inventory (MSI).
- Wong, P. T. P., & Wong, L. C. J. (1998). The Supervision Functions Questionnaire (SFQ).