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

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Venue: National Library Board #0M,g  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 ?P2d 9b  
Singapore 188064 B&lF! ]  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm KDAZG+u+  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati X%M*d%n b  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room aj ]%c_])(  
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 {<^PYN>`  
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 `ucr;P  
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 g5~1uU$O  
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In this seminar, we will learn what normal worries are for children of different ages and what parents can do to support the children in dealing with '$CJZ`nt  
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 75H5{#)  
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 J@9E20$  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. ByXcs'  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay /I#SP/M&l  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room WB|SXto%4D  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: (XA]k%45  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; CY8= prC  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; 0V#eC  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; L5>.ku=T  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors ~Ywto
 

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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang <+7-^o_  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room <7
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We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, !P * z=  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative JMYM}G  
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 Gm
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are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also T$xY]hqr  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ^sVB:?  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: DvXbbhp  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? 852Bh'u_  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? )x&}{k6 %  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? G0$,H(]~  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? `ZAGseDd~  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? $30lNZK1m8  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong @MGc
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3 April 2010 in Possibility Room `Df)wNN1  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the y>m=A41:g  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might bX]$S 5c_u  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment n&uD=-  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and a@WSIcX*W  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. ,ffH:3F  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson d\aU rsPn  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room E2{SKIUm  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their ,`< [ej   
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 {-Y% wM8<i  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in X 5D}<J2"  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and t[cZ|+^]  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. v.I>B3bEg  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo fDY#&EO: %  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room IE9A _u*  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk z+B"
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addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and {p(.ckze+  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. /7<l`RSr