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

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Venue: National Library Board Eqva] 4  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 vv,(ta@t2  
Singapore 188064 jTx,5s-  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm RFu]vFff  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati 'HV}Tr  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room 
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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 ^MWfFpJV!]  
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 ^OQ# Nz  
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 gU}?Yy  
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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 8Q1){M9'  
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 R%Yws2Le 2  
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 VRoeq {  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. o;JBe"1  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay '4A8\&lQO  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room <ZNa`  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: r(yb%p+  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; -j9R%+YW<  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; &7X0 ;<  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; \0pJ+@\T9  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors Q=9
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang [J+K4o8L<A  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room ~I>B5^3  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 4>^ %_Xj[  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative L$x/T3@  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There U<NpDjc"  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also E}qeh"sJt  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ";
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In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: \?fl%r2  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? mHo x  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? V@K}'f~  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? ?
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4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? /=\__$l)  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? &w3LMOT  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong ~4*9w3t   
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room JCZJ\f*EZ  
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 )[)-.{q  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might )x"Z$jIs  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment |[|X  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and  ]IJ.}  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. !{SU G+.2  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson ?kb\%pcK  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room ^ :Q |,oy  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their D@Fa~O$75  
memory is not as efficient as it used to be. But do memory changes necessarily herald the onset of dementia or are they part of the normal process >|7&hj$  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in h3xX26l  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and N2tvP+Z6D  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 1)NX;CN  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo 7w{`f)~  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room # dxlU/*  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk a(8]y.`Tv  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and {\ziy4<II  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. Af0E_