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

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Venue: National Library Board 1Nl&4YLO  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 @z r8%8n  
Singapore 188064 'NT#
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Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm ;# R3k  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati ;w+:8<mM}a  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room Evr2|4|O~  
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 YeRcf`  
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 2AXF$YjY
 
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 g{A3W) [ b  
children. ;Na8_}  
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 5:*5j@/S  
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 <TLGfA1bC  
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 Z]x5!  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. ERfd7V<c>  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay Y)Znb;`?a  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room /FP~jV!z  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ~A[YnJYA#  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; w69>tC  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; qPXANx<^  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: ;OQ'B= uK  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; ?JXBWB4  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors I;kf #nvao  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang |'U,/
 
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room Wj&<"Z6'm(  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, `d}W;&c  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative m\*&2Na  
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 CF3 E]dt  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also ^i{,z*vi  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. j<l#qho{h  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: W>p\O9BG  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities?
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2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? 69[V <1  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? Xzx[C_G  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? \#\`!L[1  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? Yl)eh(\&J  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong %rM-"6Q  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room kf+JM/  
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 H_%d3 RI  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might  &7L~PZ  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment !sg%6H?}  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and c&Gz> L  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. ~a'nHy1  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson e Z@Gu  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room xZ^ywa_  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their dr|| !{\  
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 2j8Cv:{Nn%  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in (@%XWg  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and I;Al?&uw  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. eZ!yPdgy|  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo y!7B,  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room 5wzQ?07T_  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk l9_m>X~  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and
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preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. -!XrwQyk