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

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Venue: National Library Board )tx2lyY:  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 Hbl&)!I  
Singapore 188064 2t;3_C  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm F*JbTEOn  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati b=kY9!GN,v  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room RN2z/FUf  
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 20w4 '@sq  
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 "9IR|   
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 { ^R r:+  
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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 pD]2.O  
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 MP p   
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 i 2 ='>  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. 4xF}rm  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay 5Y>fVq{U?;  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room ge]Z5E(1  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: OyQ[}w3o|  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; _LFABG=  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; }\QXPU{UVd  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: p{x6BVw?>  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; XZ"oOE0=  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors (\%J0kR3[  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang pQoZDD@B$  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room e8&7W3 m  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, e\._M$l  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative zbJ}@V  
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 $+ORq3  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also Flaqgi/j  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ?L"x>$  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: g:YU uZ  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? Q2'`K|T  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? {8556>\~  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? YbF}>1/"  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? ~m4LL[  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? >@EwfM4[e  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong &MBm1T|Y  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room 3uL$+F  
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 7#j9"*
 
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might LX}|%- iv  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment \Rw^&;\1  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and t!59upbN}3  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. Pf~0JNnc  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson Mehp]5*  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room JyePI:B&)j  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their k- exqM2x=  
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 ir5e
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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 X([@}ren  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and a1x].{  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. tm.&k6%  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo TA+#{q+a  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room
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Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk ]YY4{E(9d  
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. v}<z_i5/C.