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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress T`f6`1x  
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Venue: National Library Board W6t"n_%?"  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 I| qoHN,g  
Singapore 188064 Kb~s'cTxIO  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm c|[:vin  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati /s3AZ j9  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room XV+s 5C  
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 )miY>7K  
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 u/e-m/  
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
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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 (&4aebkZO  
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
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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 LB_ylfg  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. <@9p|[!  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay 3jIi$X06  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room HTK79 +  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: "VxZ nT  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; ?b0VB  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; d]0.6T1[K  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children;  h&\%~LO.  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors "8wRxDr+  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang .'C$w1[w  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room |:SBkM,  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 4oT1<n`r+  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative JPQ[JD^]  
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 SF2A?L?}+  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also V-U,3=C  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. utxT$1iJn~  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: .%7#o
 
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? L+7j4:$B8  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? GwHMXtj4  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? UH1AT#?!W  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? XJ~_FiB  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? TTaSg\K  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong HDUtLUd  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room &B\tcF  
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 s7I aU|m  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might i$HaE)qZ  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment _D:#M  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and L-\-wXg%  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. iha{(-  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 77
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17 July 2010 in Possibility Room ]w.:K*_=  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their $:kG>R@\t  
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 76 a+|TzR  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in aJlSIw*Q,  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and B5>h@p-UV  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. :B?X
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo U7d%*g  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room "Zd4e2>{M\  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk n*G[ZW*Uc  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and sZ #Ck"n  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. 5K13