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

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Venue: National Library Board F&~v D  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 jdp: G  
Singapore 188064  f#nmr5F  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm ;CZcY] ol  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati lTP02|eK  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room /{va<CL  
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 7q=0]Hrg(D  
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 zE/(F;> FV  
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 [)pT{QA  
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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 ZIl<y
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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 BSf"'0I&
 
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 AVWrD[ wD2  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay 4\3t 5n  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room !/zj7z !  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: 7KIQ)E'kG|  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; :<gk~3\  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; _JDr?Kg  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; J x<  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors C=cTj7Ub  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang CQ[-Cp7  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room :\OvVS/  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, do,X{\  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative WGx>{'LJ  
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 -*2X YTe  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also '1 $({{R  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. aB)DX  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: xTZ5q*Hqx  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? {@%(0d{n}  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? N Z 5~\k  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? xW4+)F5P(  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? mK-:laIL"  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? 6f!mk:\T.  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong <k6xScy$}  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room pH[lj8S  
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 W
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stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might {  9$Q|XK  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment "-?Y UY`  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and LH;G:  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. gEsR-A!m  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 1n"X?K5;A  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room >6 #\1/RP  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their Q ^rW^d  
memory is not as efficient as it used to be. But do memory changes necessarily herald the onset of dementia or are they part of the normal process V1`|j  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in bn35f<+  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and -pu\p-Z  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. mNel3J3  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo Z(M)2  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room ^nF$ <#a  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk eHe /w9`$R  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and u'1=W5$rK  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. R-fjxM*