IS ART WORTH THE RISK? WELL-BEING PLAN

Following the risk management workshop, this session introduces well-being planning. Together with counsellor Dr. Chua Chee Heng, we will learn how to identify stressors and triggers, take supportive steps, and build resilience.

A personal well-being plan helps us prepare for challenges so we can focus on the art we wish to make. It also guides us in cultivating a culture of care within our communities.

This workshop is paired with Risk Management for Art Makers the previous day. You are encouraged to attend both but you may opt to attend only one.

FACILITATORS’ BIO

PANG KHEE TEIK

In his past life, Pang was the editor of arts website Kakiseni, programme director of The Annexe Gallery, and co-founder of festivals such as Art For Grabs and Seksualiti Merdeka. He is presently the Programme Specialist at Innovation for Change - East Asia. He co-designs and implements solutions to defend civic space and protect human rights defenders, including developing risk management and well-being plans for activists, researching queer activists in non-queer causes, and mapping protection resources for activists. 

CHUA CHEE HENG

Dr. Chua Chee Heng is a veterinarian and licensed counsellor with over a decade of experience in mental health support, training, and volunteer development. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Master in Counselling from HELP University. He is the Deputy President of Life Line Association Malaysia, where he provides face-to-face and phone counselling, supervises volunteer counsellors, and designs training programs to strengthen the helpline community. Dr. Chua is also a supervisor for intern counsellors and licensed practitioners, mentoring both emerging and experienced professionals. A regular speaker and trainer since 2018, Dr. Chua has conducted numerous workshops on mental health, resilience, bullying, sexuality, HIV awareness, and safe practices. He is recognized for advocating inclusive, compassionate, and sustainable approaches to mental health care, with a focus on counsellor self-care and long-term volunteer engagement.