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

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Venue: National Library Board
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100 Victoria Street, Level 5 gCb+hQq\  
Singapore 188064 1xW!j!A;  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm 5'I+%66?h$  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati ], pB:=  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room oCaYmi=:  
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 05q760I+  
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 #f2k*8"eAF  
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 #`*uX6C  
children. [~s+,OO9)  
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 B#Ybdp ;  
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 {,Q)D$i  
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 oQ<[`.s  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. 7@fS2mu  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay $u!(F]^  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room lx%c&~.DiB  
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1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; }}=n]_f  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; q`'f /CS  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; F,wB6Cw  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors M?eP1v:<+G  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang j8` B  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room T+}|$/Tv  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones,
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unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative PN l/}'  
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 *#mmk1`  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also Swhz\/u9  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. #&}- q RA  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: C e-ru)  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? vn^O m-\  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? m4hkV>$d  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? (XO=W+
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4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? My8d%GfM  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? [Y .8C$0  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong 5wx_ol}2  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room j%Au0k
 
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 0!\C@wnH  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might X3:z=X&Zd  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment G&g;ROgY  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and f=F:Af!  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. k
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson _YF >Y=D-  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room )/$J$'mcxd  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their ?$f.[;mh  
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 c,~uurVi  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in $vegU]-R  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and 3U@jw,K!{A  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. >zW2w2O3  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo xSmG,}3mF  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room F?Lt-a+  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk ?s^ qWA  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and ~v;I>ij  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. :2?g_