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

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Venue: National Library Board Qs;bVlp!H  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 `n5)o U2q  
Singapore 188064 YM
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Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm #[I`VA\x  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati -I4@` V  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room ajkRL|^  
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 oWx! 'K6]V  
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 ~Qzm!
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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 n6L}#aZG  
children. r%_)7Wk*  
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 93o}vy->  
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 h7*fjw-Xz[  
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 AO8`ItNZdT  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. n!3_%K0!r&  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay #1V vK  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room s)ZL`S?</  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: #{ `(;83  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; 7U?x8%H*  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; G.T}^xHmL  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: EVRg/{X  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; IU Dp5MIuR  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors ^(UL$cQ>  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang 6AZ/ whn#  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room ,pf<"^li  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, %G\rL.H|  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative B
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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 NbG3^(  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also l4r09"S|V  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. 3&3S*1b-H  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: 8Jxo;Y  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? SBeb}LZ  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? ~poy`h'  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? iSIj ?.  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? 5&+ qX 2b  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? FeSe^^dW  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong L F Z  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room HRPT P+  
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 s:;!QIC5jo  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might &IOChQ`8P  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment WI}P(!h\J  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and t55 '  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. 3}LTE sdM  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson /Pi{Mv eZM  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 1_GUi  
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#g  
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 Jqjb@'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 oryoGy=(yk  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and u]"oGJj1  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 8~rD#8`6j  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo A9$q;8= <  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room k\x>kJ}0  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk #Du1(R  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and mm:\a-8j  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. ,}`II|.oB