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

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Venue: National Library Board |qz%6w=  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 D2=zrU3Y64  
Singapore 188064 
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Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm n9n)eI)R  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati *ZxurbX#  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room AWKJ@&pA9m  
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 (.VS&Kv#U  
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 G=SMz+z  
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 !&NrbiuN  
children. }}D32TVN  
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 ={+8jQqi1  
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 JbQY{z!  
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 bdG@%K',  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. {8oGWQgrj  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay |(.%
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7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room =%7s0l3z  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ge<D}6GQ  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; vm'ZA7f6  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; ivyaGAF}+o  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: lW|v_oP9  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; '4Fwh]Ee  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors T[#q0bv  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang &;=/^~EG  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room Ks@cwY  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, To5hVL<Ex"  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative " 0m4&K(3,  
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 )nFyHAy-  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also Vzo<ma^  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. L(sT/   
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: VxuV`Plf  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? }lT;?|n:h  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? PB?2{Cj
 
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? ${eV3LSC  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? qZ&~&f|>e  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? WqF$-rBJG^  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong RZ;s_16GQ  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room wy0?*)~  
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 xwi6
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stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might py+\e"s  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment y@<2`h  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and )*S:C   
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise.  >]~|Nf/i  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 2#r4dr0  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room ,?k1if(0[  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their R&a$w8  
memory is not as efficient as it used to be. But do memory changes necessarily herald the onset of dementia or are they part of the normal process {]Hv*{ ]  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in :O$bsw:3w<  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and ai-rF^ehC  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. RjVmHhX
 
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo q=V'pML  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room RAP-vVh/C  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk f-71`Pyb  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and S2_(lS+R  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. <a DZ{T%