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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress (MbI8B>  
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Venue: National Library Board G~YV6??  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 HH[?LKd<  
Singapore 188064 3pq&TYQU  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm \!s0VEE  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati SRj|XCd  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room [\. ho9  
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 )S>~h;  
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 TQbhK^]  
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 rXfQ_  
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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 +mV4T
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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 knF *~O :y  
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 #CV D:p  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. "K~+T\^|k  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay qTiX;e\W  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room f@>27&'WV  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: 8[}MXMRdb  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; ;xwa,1]  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; nvpdu)q<  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; hC5ivJ  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors P1H`NOC  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang hwkol W  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room H}JH339  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, Gl}=Q7  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative js7J#b7  
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 1<fEz  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also '{U56^b]  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. d) G7U$z~  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: Px'%5TKN  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? a<c %Xy/  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? _Z5l Nu  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? g24)GjDi  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? USe"1(|E  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? I@ }:} 8t  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong --.:eFE/  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room Qh)@-r3  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the Q|+m)A4@  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might U*v//@WbH  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment xdp{y=,[  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and *1}9 `$  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. 4d9iAN  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 0qZ{:}`3  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 0Q%'vBX\`  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their In= 3#u ,M  
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 wdoA>a?q  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in CI$F#j  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and fd*=`+P  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. -Qqb/y  

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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo HIi"zo=V  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room rb&^ei9B  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk 1OE^pxfi>  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and &RpQ2*4n  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. %^gT.DsX-