Useful talks in Singapore---- Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress (E]"Srwh  
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Venue: National Library Board 3z$\&& BR  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 9l=Fv6  
Singapore 188064 = P8~n2V  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm 0XQ-   
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati 3V!x?H$  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room '!j(u@&!  
Many children experience worry and anxiety at some points in their lives. In most occasions, these worries and anxieties do not last long. In other ~g96o81V  
cases, they may be normal worries that most children of the same age have. Sometimes, however, a parent feels that their child worries too much $ UmE  
and that their anxiety gets in the way and disrupts their child’s development and fun in life. This can be very upsetting for both parents and =[8d@d\  
children. NFM-)Z57  
In this seminar, we will learn what normal worries are for children of different ages and what parents can do to support the children in dealing with HU.1":.;  
these worries. We will also talk about signs that the anxiety may be taking over, different types of anxiety on the child’s life and, importantly, steps _9
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that parents can make to help out. Real examples, role plays and direct teaching will be used to illustrate the points made and parents will also be Dpp@*xX>  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. ][N) 2_^M  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay v*gLNB,ZH  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room & *c'uNw  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: a j_:|]j  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; G32_FQ$b  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; 8I {56$  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: !Ba3`B5l  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; :6sGX p  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors `i{4cT8:  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang 6g5]=Q@U:  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room 4jD\]Q="1  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, Uc>LFX& -B  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative v @_?iC"`  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There :EaiM J_=  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also DwC@"i.  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. X!?wL0n  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: m4\g o  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? 5lG|A6+w{  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? R=DPeUy;  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? )da:&F -  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? {9,R@>R  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? |7Yvq%E  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong s2%0#6c'c  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room z'v9j_\  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the T7X!#j"\  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might zh hGqz[K  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment ^K*~ <O-  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and <X9T-b"$h  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. f#2#g%x  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson  2w;G4  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room f@#w{W,3  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their C
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memory is not as efficient as it used to be. But do memory changes necessarily herald the onset of dementia or are they part of the normal process 5D>BV* "  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in rGAFp,}-f  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and [j1^$n 8V  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. "Vq@bNtu+  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo )<tzm'Rc  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room L)=8mF.  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk jBGG2[hV  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and !cv6 #:  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. =`ywd]\7