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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress Vo8"/]_h  
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Venue: National Library Board *j:5  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 HjR<4;2  
Singapore 188064 aV,J_Q6r  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm bZfJG^3  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati eA^|B zU  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room )Q?[_<1Y+  
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 +c_CYkHJ/  
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 UbH=W(%  
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 8}@a?QS(&  
children. UeQ%(f  
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 ?,>y`Qf*|  
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 a8c]B/  
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 7s3<}  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. B6&M tm1  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay XL9lB#v^  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room nK=V`  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: <N&f > 7  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; 7J/3O[2  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; p4_uY7^6  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children;
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2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors AOUO',v  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang #JM*QVzv   
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room 0q!{&pt  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 1Xc%%j  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative ^[akB|#\9  
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 .p_$]  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also OPjh"Hv  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. (Cd`~*5  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: wyM3|%RZ  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? FM];+d0  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? .?NAq[H%  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? /V
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4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? xoaQ5u  
5. When should one seek professional assistance?
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong "rJL ^ \r  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room Mq$=zsj  
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 7X>3WF  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might Y [S^&pF  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment >?<d}9X  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and d a9 *>+[  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. z0Hh8*  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson MLX.MUS  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room u1<kdTxA N  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their 1tc9STYR}  
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 U"Oq8
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of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in Pp!W$C:  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and S0yT%V  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. EZV$1pa  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo !^\/ 1^  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room XwMC/]lK<  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk THVF@@q  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and Gx)D~7lz  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. ktRdf6:~