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

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Venue: National Library Board &gw. &/t  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 "@;q! B.qo  
Singapore 188064 k9vr6We'  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm `_N8AA  
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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 hHm&u^xY  
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 Hp
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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 snK$? 9vh  
and that their anxiety gets in the way and disrupts their child’s development and fun in life. This can be very upsetting for both parents and h7)^$Hd  
children. &jT>)MXPu  
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 4/&U 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 wm}6$n?Za  
that parents can make to help out. Real examples, role plays and direct teaching will be used to illustrate the points made and parents will also be @kenv3[Lc  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. - /]ro8V$  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay 7<<pP  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room |<96H8  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: 8$io^n\i  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; h/?8F^C#v  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; ka0T|$ u(s  
It is hoped that the seminar can achieve the following goals: BuCU_/H  
1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; Zrr3 ='^s  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors :_~UO^*h  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang z| Hl*T  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room  :z_D?UQ  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, <x,u!}5J  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative !h4S`2oZ/  
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 x$Ko
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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 Cg?D<l4  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. O[+S/6uy  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: |"8Az0[!  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? +y!dU{L^  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? WZ"NG|  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? tO~D A >R  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? sU^2I v\%  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? [=z1~dXKb  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong >_!pg<{,  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room "WdGY*r  
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 17I{_
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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 Am'5|  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment bIu'^  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and B$1e AwT9  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. <*3{Twa1T  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson 2 :u4~E3  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room ,B(UkPGT  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their s^TF+d?B  
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 #I|Vyufw  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in v`A^6)U#M  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and I\&..e0l  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. G"T)+!6t  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo `C%,Nj   
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room A,ttn5Sh?  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk UTGR{>=>  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and T^B&GgW  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. GNS5v-"H