Outreach to Asians

By
Wei-Jen Huang, Ph.D., CGP
Northwestern University

Dr. Huang Journey to Intimacy Training in Shanghai

Dr. Huang with 500 JTI Trainees in Taipei

JOURNEY TO THE LOVE OF A LIFE TIME

Dr. Wei-Jen Huang
Northwestern University
Medical School
Named as Northwesterns Doctor Love
United Nation 2004 International
Family Conference Keynote Speaker
Invitation to the White House
7,000 Member AACC 2013 Diversity Award
Rotary International 2014 Assembly Keynote Speaker
Northwestern University 2015 Distinguished Service
Award
10,000 Member American Psychological Association
(APA) 2016 Convention Plenary Speaker

My mission in life

Serve the underserved Asians with the Best Available

Psychological Resources

Due to cultural barriers and mental health stigma, people in

need are reluctant to seek help, therefore we must reach out
to them, disseminate high quality psychological resources
and inspire them for life long learning

Integrate empirically supported treatment approaches (CBT,

DBT, EFT, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, etc.), transform
the key therapeutic components into culturally sensitive
layperson language and practical skills everyone can learn
and benefit.

A Dream

My mission in life

Inspire and equip all who are willing to become a nurturer of

hearts to live out their healing potential and serve those
around them in need.

Developed a 12 session Journey to Intimacy: Emotional

Intelligence and Personal Growth Relationship Enhancement
Program (JTI) and trained over 20,000 Asian mental health
professionals and paraprofessionals in China, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar, South Africa, Europe,
Canada and USA to conduct JTI workshop in groups and form
numerous Second Families (support groups) for all who are
looking for meaningful connections.

Dr. Huang Relationship Education for 800+ Malaysian Chinese

Dr. Huang Shanghai Journey to Intimacy Training

Dr. Huang and 500 Journey To Intimacy

trainees in San Francisco

Dr. Huang and 500 Journey to Intimacy

Trainees in Taipei, Taiwan

China Ministry of Civil Affairs

Marriage and Family Work Committee

Invited by China
Central Gov. State
Dept. Ministry of
Civil Affairs
Marriage and Family
Committee
to present during
the 2011 National
Committee Meeting.

Professor
Wu,
Creator of
China
Marital Law

Dr. Huang Presenting Relationship Skills Training as

Primary Prevention to China Ministry of Civil Affairs
Marriage and Family Work Committee

Dr. Huang emphasizes the importance of

Emotional Health and Affective Education during
China Marriage and Family Committee Meeting

Journey to Intimacy Training has reached Every Province in China

Drs. William Pinsof and Wei-Jen Huang

March 30th, 2011 Beijing

Introducing Dr. Pinsof to Chairman Xu, Chairman of China

Ministry of Civil Affairs Marriage and Family Committee

Northwestern Universitys Dr. William Pinsof and

Dr. Wei-Jen Huang in Beijing

Journey to Intimacy Level One Training in BeiJing

Professor Huo of Beijing University

JTI Experiential Exercise in ShangHai

JTI Level One Training in San Francisco

Dr. Huang Journey to Intimacy Training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr. Huang Journey to Intimacy Training in Singapore

Tr
Relationship Education
In HangZhou, China

Meeting with United

States Ambassador to
China Mr. Randt in
Beijing

Invitation to the White House

White House East Room

Relationship Skills Training for Malaysia Ministry of Women and Family

Meeting Minister Shahrizat in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Northwestern Universitys
Dr. Love Invited to Qatar
by the United Nation Doha
International Institute of
Family Studies and
Development

Welcoming Dinner
by the
Queen of Qatar

Dr. Huang Northwestern University Graduate School Keynote Speech

Dr. Huang Northwestern University Graduate School Keynote Speech

Relationship Workshop
For Northwestern Students

Dr. Huang Relationship Skills Training in HangZhou, China

Keynote Speaker for University of California - Irvine

UCI Medical Center Asian Health Conference

UCI Medical Center Asian Health Conference,

with Watson Pharmaceutical CEO Dr. Chao and
UCI Medical Center Director Dr. Chang

Dr. Huang AACC Diversity Award

Dr. Huang AACC Diversity Award

Dr. Huang AACC Diversity Award

Northwestern University Distinguished Service Award Criteria:

Leadership in a national/international professional organization; significant service to
Northwestern; development and research activities and mentoring activities.

Northwestern University 2015 Distinguished Service Award

Nomination Statements
It is with great enthusiasm that we nominate Dr. Wei-Jen Huang, Staff Psychologist and
Group Therapy Coordinator at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), for the
Distinguished Service Commitment to Excellence Award for 2015. For the past 19 years,
Wei-Jen has profoundly impacted the Northwestern community by touching the lives of
students, their families, and his colleagues.
International Leadership
Wei-Jen has a life mission to help others in need. Thus far in his career, he has trained over
20,000 people throughout Asia and the U.S. to be counselors, focusing specifically on
communities without mental health resources. A poignant example of Wei-Jens impact is
described by multiple families, who after learning communication skills in his workshops,
were able to end domestic violence in their lives and expressed gratitude in letters they sent
Wei-Jen with updates on the happiness of their families.
Wei-Jen has also given multiple keynote speeches at international conferences focusing on
relationship skills, social justice and compassion. For instance, he delivered a keynote at the
Rotary International Conference in 2014 to more than 600 representatives from over 150
nations (it was like a smaller United Nation), and the speech was simultaneously translated
into multiple languages.

Northwestern University 2015 Distinguished Service Award

Nomination Statements

Significant Contribution to Northwestern Student Life

Wei-Jens professional contributions and accolades are numerous and have left an
indelible mark on campus life. He helped brand and develop Northwestern community
and wellness programs that are now hallmarks of the institution. For instance:
Behind Closed Doors: the RA training in mental health, peer counseling and
interventions.
Contacts and Connections: bringing together Student Affairs and campus partners
to share experiences and build community.
Emotional Intelligence trainings: where each year students pack Searle Hall to learn
about relationship skills and the science of emotional intelligence from Dr. Love.
Most notably, he has coordinated CAPS group therapy program for many years. Every
year students rave about their experiences in group therapy. Student testimonials
include: The most important education Ive had. This is life-changing. The love and
support I was given was amazing, I will always cherish it and never forget it!. There
should be more people in the world like Dr. Huang.

Northwestern University 2015 Distinguished Service Award Nomination Statements

Mentoring Activities
Wei-Jen has been a clinical supervisor for hundreds of Psychologists-in-training. All of us know
and use his phrases (i.e., Part of the Northwestern family, My dear brother, thank you for
your gift, you never know who you will meet on the train of life.) His kind heart and gentle
spirit has touched Northwestern and psychology students alike. He has such a natural way of
encouraging trainees while also gently challenging their advancement. Observing Wei-Jen touch
the most hard to reach students is an invaluable training experience. Wei-Jen also mentors new
staff members and welcomes them with love, acceptance, and warmth. He is committed to
training other staff in group therapy and shares his wisdom and compassion generously.
Despite all of these accomplishments, Wei-Jens greatest contribution is who he is as a person,
and how his spirit impacts every student, parent, faculty and staff member he encounters. He is
a master teacher of relationships and self-love. We are all more compassionate and better
human beings for working alongside him. His service has truly been distinguished, and his
impact will echo for years to come.
David Shor, Ph.D., Director for Clinical Services
Monika Gutkowska, Psy.D., QPR Coordinator, Psychologist
Meghan Finn, LCSW, Case Manager
Mandy Freeman, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Rob Durr, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Pam Hazard, MD, Psychiatrist
CAPS Staff | Wei Jens 2nd Family

Drs. Wei-Jen and Shuyen Huang

Relationship Workshop Co-Presenters

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Friend to Friend Deposit Exercise

89 years old grandma studies JTI

In order to help her grandchildren

Relationship Workshop for

China Elite Tsing Hua University Students

Relationship Workshop for

China Elite Tsing Hua University Students

Sitting around Podium

Standing room only

Fishbowl
Group Dynamics
Training
For Journey to
Intimacy
Level Two
Trainees

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Listening is Loving,
Empathy is Healing.
(Wei-Jen

Huang, Ph.D. )


To Love is To Bring Out
the Best in Each Other
(Wei-Jen

Huang, Ph.D. )

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Tunghai University Outstanding Alumni Award

Presented to: Dr. Wei-Jen Huang, Northwestern University
Award Ceremony Date: October 30th, 2011

Taiwan Tunghai University 12th Outstanding Alumni Award Ceremony

Drs. Wei-Jen and Shuyen Huang at the Outstanding Alumni Award Ceremony

Tunghai University President HD Cheng Introducing Dr. Huang

Tunghai University
President HD Cheng
Presenting the
Outstanding Alumni
Award to Dr. Huang

Tunghai University
President HD Cheng
Presenting the
Outstanding Alumni
Award and Flowers to
Dr. Huang

Tunghai University
President HD Cheng
with Drs. Wei-Jen and
Shuyen Huang

Dr. Huangs Speech to

Taiwan Tunghai
University Faculty and
Homecoming Alumni

Professor Rose with Drs. Wei-Jen and Shuyen Huang

With Professor Jian and Professor Wei

 , .
Listening is Loving,
Empathy is Healing.
(Wei-Jen

Huang, Ph.D. )

Creative use of new

media (Cell Phone) to
Disseminate
Psychoeducation to the
Chinese general public:
(people can scan the
WeChat QR Code to
read Dr. Huangs
regarding personal
growth and relationship
enhancement.

Developing Healthy
Personality

Love Wiser, Not Harder

Family of Origin and

Conflict Triggers

Listen and Nurture Inner Voice

Interlocking Core Vulnerability and

High Conflict Love-Hate Relationship


To Love is To Bring Out
the Best in Each Other
(Wei-Jen

Huang, Ph.D. )


Dr. Huangs Chinese Psychoeducational Articles on Emotional
Intelligence and Relationship Enhancement are Available by
Scanning the Following WeChat QR Code

Thank You!