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

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Venue: National Library Board gKcP\m  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 #B|`F?o  
Singapore 188064 ^x%yIS  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm ROr$Sz  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati I-4csw<Qy  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room sN 1x|pkN  
Many children experience worry and anxiety at some points in their lives. In most occasions, these worries and anxieties do not last long. In other |vA3+kG  
cases, they may be normal worries that most children of the same age have. Sometimes, however, a parent feels that their child worries too much ]q7
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and that their anxiety gets in the way and disrupts their child’s development and fun in life. This can be very upsetting for both parents and _ ;$VH4(BI  
children. <r.f ?chf  
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 $I~=t{;"XV  
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 A/%K=H?  
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 Jg3}U j2By  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. n NZq`M  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay B+eB=KL  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room <WtX> \]l(  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: }m/aigA[1  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; x$I~y D  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; <6U{I '  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: =(K;z9OR  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; 3zY"9KUN  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors }8GCO Y  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang 6T&6N0y+9  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room F4>}mIA  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, WZdA<<,:o  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative c, \TL ]  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There Jz 'm&mu  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also %FLz}QW*  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ,*a8] L  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: d4/snvq  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? `,Q uO  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? a*6x^R;)  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? 3>yb$ZU"-  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? Fe%Q8RIh_  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? O*r
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong bV|:MW<Wv  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room {%^q8l4j  
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 }k7@ X  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might ' ~lC85  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment 0FsGqFt  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and K&<bn 22  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. CT3wd?)z`  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson x "]%q^x  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room o;M "C[  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their 1\{0
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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 {HNGohZt  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in m*|3  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and 8b!&TP~m1  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 6GMQgTY^  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo V/$qD  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room ?QwDV`  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk 52/^>=t  
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. :e ?qm7cB