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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress pnG8c<  
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Venue: National Library Board eS=k 48'U  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 =Ffq =<  
Singapore 188064 ^/BE=$E\  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm 0*"j:V  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati AP7W)S  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room <Ztda !  
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 w:LCm `d  
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 @ixX?N)V  
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 SWGa%6|
 
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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 Rj&7|z  
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 C/vLEpP{(/  
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 $^XPk#$m  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. @/u`7FO$&  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay }2.
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7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room 9}mp,egV  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: 9]w0zUOL6  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; F@lpjW  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; :y %~9=  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; 1G;Ns] u  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors )/AvWDKvO  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang 8WGM%n#q  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room Tz
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We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 3d<HIG^W}  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative prs<ZxbQb  
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 ;E"mB4/)  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also 4a|Fx  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ,+BgY4OY  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: >y~_Hh(TSL  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? Om"3Q/&  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? / IS WC  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? V<pqc&f.  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? Ny'v/+nQ  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? wE \c?*k  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong JT9<kB/07  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room DmrfD28j~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 [Z+,)-ke  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might H7=z%Y9y  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment 79x9<,a)  
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?NeSiswn  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. 'nS3o.}  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson M!l5,ycF  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room =4 H 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 (R<4"QbE  
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 
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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 eM"mP&TTL  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and kZ}u  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. R"o,m   
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo b . j^US^  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room c):*R ]=  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk oI~Qo*4eh  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and &s;^q  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. =k7\g /