The Make It Better Programme

Mimi Tung is a highly accomplished USA Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). She holds a Master’s Degree from Notre Dame de Namur University (California) and previously worked at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Stanford.

With over a decade of experience, Mimi has worked with a wide variety of people both individually and in group therapy. Her clients have ranged from toddlers to elders, all of whom have varying degrees of mental challenges. She addresses a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, psychosis, bipolar and self-destructive behaviors. Her practice skillfully combines multimodal arts like visual arts, clay, photography, writing, digital art, and sand-play. She has frequently worked with schools and hospitals and uses both Western and Eastern art influences in her practice.

As an educator, Mimi taught as guest lecturer at renowned institutions like the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the University of Hong Kong and the Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing. She zealously conducts trainings for various organizations and offers supervision to prospective registered therapists, supporting the next generation in the field. She was the former President of the Hong Kong Association of Art Therapists.

Mimi has authored publications on art therapy and her work has been featured in columns and publications. She presents regularly at international conferences, highlighting her expertise in art therapy.

Charles Chan is a passionate Registered Arts (Expressive Arts) Therapist. With a firm belief in the power of arts to heal and transform, he has been serving underprivileged families and Special Educational Needs (SEN) children in mainstream schools through the Make it Better programme.

His journey in Expressive Arts Therapy began with the realization that art has the potential to be more grounded, less judgmental, and profoundly meaningful for individuals from all walks of life. He is committed to introducing and applying Expressive Arts Therapy to those in need in our society.

In his practice, he has witnessed the transformative power of art therapy firsthand. Not only do beneficiaries gain invaluable insights and personal growth through the creative process, but as a therapist, he has also learned immensely from their imagination and creativity. It is a truly reciprocal experience that fosters a supportive and trusted relationship.

He strongly believes that therapy should not only be insightful but also enjoyable. When working with Charles, beneficiaries will encounter moments of fun, excitement, and challenge as they navigate the therapeutic process.

Christina Lum is a dedicated professional who has been serving as an Art Facilitator for the Make It Better Expressive Arts Programme at The Sovereign Art Foundation since August 2017. Her primary role is to facilitate expressive arts workshops that aim to promote the holistic development of underprivileged kindergarten and primary children with diverse educational needs.

To better understand her beneficiaries with different backgrounds, she completed the Diploma of Special Educational Needs in 2022 with distinction, enriching her knowledge and strategies for supporting the groups she serves. In September 2023, Christina took a significant step in her professional development by enrolling in the Master of Expressive Arts Therapy programme at The University of Hong Kong. Her aspiration is to promote psychological wellness and facilitate personal growth for individuals of all ages with multiple expressive arts interventions in the future.