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

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Venue: National Library Board &vy/Vd  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 pX nY=  
Singapore 188064 ?4]#gCks  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm "H uV'  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati -}h+hS50F  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room Ot]Y/;K  
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 d_0r  
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 :4ndU:.L  
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 `? X=
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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 FzD
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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 Pd,+= ML  
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 ]Gm$0uS  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. 2rr}5i)
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay ]lKQwpX3  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room m _0D^e7#  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: +:s]>R eDa  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; ]T3dZ`-(  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; d]v4`nc  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; J5J$qCJq  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors s?.A $^t  

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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang Raw K9K_1  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room ~"Pu6-\VT  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, OYWW<N+R2  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative x}w"2[fL  
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 | Q Y_ci  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also w_gPX0N}3n  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. q=M\#MlL0'  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: 1lxsj{>U  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? Mbt}G|;8H7  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? $9}z^sGIM  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? GQNs:oRJ'  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? Llf |fayq  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? ?H c~ 3  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong rt7Ma2tK  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room T@n-^B!Xq  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the NW.<v /?=,  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might ,@_$acm  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment k{fCU%  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and 09f:%!^u  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. ?D].Za^km  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson +&W%]KEh  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room )-_NtMr~`!  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their kH!I&4d&  
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 FyZa1%Tv@  
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,sMa*vd  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and P(_wT:8C
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how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. Wp0e?bK_  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo q<YteuZJ,  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room e$k]z HlQ  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk f PoC yl  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and $II[b-X?S  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. CvCk#:@HM