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Venue: National Library Board 1G6MO
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 *w[\(d'T
Singapore 188064 >tFv&1iR
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati
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8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room ".=LzjE<gv
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 _=\=oC
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 /e0cx:.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 3>I
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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 01P ~K|s
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 -<0PBl
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 ,*w
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay tgX},OU^
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room ,& ^vc_}
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1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; ,@b7N[h
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; (3;dtp>Xx
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; 5cza0CriJ
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors W6>SYa
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang ;C+g)BW
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room ra'h\m
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, s?2
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unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative ~il{6Z+#n
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 I
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are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also @^)aUOe
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. U=G^wL
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1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? ;Q0WCm\5
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? jD
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5. When should one seek professional assistance? jW G=k#WN
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong i(k]}Di:
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room >(t_
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 c T!L+zg
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might aeBA`ry"B
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment ca!=D $
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and 5}/TB_W7j
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. )E2^G)J$W
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 5"]t{-PD
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room kK]^q|
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Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their BRx`83CK
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 JvZNr?_w%
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in _E{hB
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and rkW2_UTZE
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 08!pLE
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo us^2Oplq<
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room 71h?t`N
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk J} 03 5
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and t`XYY
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. 0{O|o_