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

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Venue: National Library Board Flujwh@rg  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 xbrmPGpW$  
Singapore 188064 I0HY#z%  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm z3Y)-  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati boF4d'g"  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room {QS@Ugf  
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 N9=r# ![>,  
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 "h^#<b PN  
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 {,f!'i&b@  
children. K%c ATA3  
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 UW/3{2  
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 \+Rwm:lI  
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 !^l4EL5#  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. +%#MrNM'  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay nn)`eR&  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room ,AbKxT f2  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ^s @*ISY  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; {?f^  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; Dd# SUQ  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: _%Jl&0%q  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; ?gR\A8:8  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors `H2F0{\og  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang @CaD8%j{  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room bj7MzlGFy  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, ]v@tZ}  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative ]tQDk4&i  
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 [B~zoB(  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also @b!R2Yq  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. A-7wkZ.H  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: :Q r7:$S^  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? y/}VtD  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? o;VkoYV  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? bN4&\d*u#  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? L_gsG|xX  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? &Ev]x2YC  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong *mQDS.'AB@  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room CS;W)F  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the )qyx|D  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might ^KZAYB9C  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment A:.IBctsd  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and 1V**QSZ1  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. B)DC,+@$  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson D){"fw+b  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 2u~c/JryN  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their kg?T$}O  
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  bL'#  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in ?BDlB0jxzi  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and /G)KkB
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how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. mF
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo 5"}y\  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room qXU:A-IdIl  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk Ql q#Zdru  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and ?K4.L?D#J  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. r%
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