DNA Decode: Gender, Love and Power

DNA Decode provides a powerful metaphor for understanding how early-life experiences shape our minds and behaviors!  By decoding the dynamic relationship between environment and biology, we explore how adverse childhood experiences can leave lasting imprints on brain development, stress responses, and coping strategies. 

This session offers valuable insights for anyone interested in scriptwriting or character creation —enabling you to craft authentic, multidimensional characters while deepening your understanding of yourself and others. 

Join us to transform the way we perceive and portray gender, love, and power.

[Speaker & Moderator]

Mr. Lau Ka Ho, Max

Counselling Psychologist | Harmony House Limited

Max is a registered counselling psychologist with years of intensive experience working with adults who have faced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including childhood abuse, neglect, and household dysfunctions. He has been dedicated to addressing the psychological and neurological impacts associated with ACEs through counselling, therapeutic groups, psychoeducation, and professional training.

Max integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help clients build resilience, develop healthier copings, and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. He is also passionate about raising awareness of ACEs by conducting workshops and collaborating with community organizations to promote early intervention and support systems.

Mr. YING Liang

Filmmaker

Program Director, MA in Producing for Film, Television & New Media

Senior Lecture, Hong Kong Baptist University

Ying Liang is an acclaimed filmmaker. He has directed five feature films and more than ten short films, including Taking Father Home, The Other Half, A Family Tour, and Good Cat.  His films have won numerous international awards including Tokyo Filmex International Film Festival Jury Prize, NETPAC Award at Brisbane International Film Festival, Tiger Award for Best Short Film at Rotterdam International Film Festival, Best Director and Best Actress Award at Locarno International Film Festival, and Golden Horse Award for Best Fiction Short films.

Ying is also a passionate film educator and festival programmer. Since 2008, he has served as Programme Director of the Chung Qing Independent Film & Video Festival, planning exhibitions worldwide. He has taught at several institutions and is currently a senior lecturer at the Academy of Film at Hong Kong Baptist University, specializing in directing, scriptwriting, and documentary production.

Harmony House

Established in 1985, Harmony House is Hong Kong’s pioneering organization dedicated to combating domestic violence. They offer a wide range of services, including shelters, hotlines, crisis intervention, treatment programs, educational initiatives, and outreach programs designed to support victims, batterers, and children. Guided by evidence-based strategies, community collaboration, and innovative approaches, they empower individuals, foster non-violent communication, and build resilience to address the complex impacts of domestic violence. 

In 2022, they expanded their mission by launching a service unit focused on addressing the long-term developmental effects of childhood adversity in adults, with the goal of preventing the intergenerational transmission of violence.

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