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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress v"6ijk&(  
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Venue: National Library Board 0?",dTf3i  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 .V?i3  
Singapore 188064 ^"h
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Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm gB\KD{E  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati 4S]`S\w  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room 6/Coi,om  
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 Tv&-n  
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 @,63%  
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 idf~"a  
children. "gD)Uis  
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 / ` 7p'i  
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 iraO/KhD*3  
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 0 pHqNlb  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. IZ;%lV7t  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay ~
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7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room U
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This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: Jk)^6  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; =_`4HDr  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; 1YA_`_@w  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; 9@-^!DBM  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors tndtwM*B'  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang =yfLqU  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room D 5qCn^R  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 0.
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unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative s|U?{Byb!  
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 wPDA_ns~  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also #qk A*WP  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. u$N2uFc  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: se9X  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities?  @ t  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? f.`noZN  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? mACj>0Z'  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? lbv9 kk[
 
5. When should one seek professional assistance? CqUK[#kW(  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong p AzPi  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room h,q%MZ==^s  
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 n:GK0wu.s  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might `um#} ify#  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment `":ch9rK  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and >Rw[x  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. ~h] <E  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson %p}_4+[;  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room Z4Nl{ 6  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their mJu;B3@  
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 oY
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of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in W^W^5-'"D,  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and d*Y&V$?zl  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 6=kA  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo Nw}y_Qf{  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room oXgKuR  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk A+T!DnVof  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and e`#c[lbAAM  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. %v\0Dm+A