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

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Venue: National Library Board ;,'eO i  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 ~~&8I!r e  
Singapore 188064 QU8?/  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm haqL DVrf  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati $*`fn{2  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room ,.x1+9X  
Many children experience worry and anxiety at some points in their lives. In most occasions, these worries and anxieties do not last long. In other li$(oA2  
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 W29@`93  
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 oypX.nye_  
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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 :&9#p%/  
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 pV<18CaJ  
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 [gqV}Y"Md  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. '!b1~+PV  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay !xA;(<K[^  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room =uMoX -  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: Ym2![FC1  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; !C&}e8M|eX  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; yLipu MNV  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; 87r#;ND  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors EX|Wd|aK  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang ]@C&Q,
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16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room mst-:F[h  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 1`X{$mxw  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative Z  r  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There 5 ,quM"  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also AQ'~EbH(  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. wRi !eN?  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: > ~J&i3  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? bCy.S.`jHQ  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? GbBcC#0  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? f0O"Hm$Z  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? : v<|y F  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? u4rGe!  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong zxT&K|  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room =Pd3SC})6V  
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 D-69/3PvP  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might D )K/zh)  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment cK1r9ED|  
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:+.Y$%F-  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. `G@]\)-!  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson o~*% g.  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room m';:):  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their <t.yn\G-w  
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 h/QZcA  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in ,4)zn6tC  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and Go=MG:`  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. *)T},|Gc  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo QZYD;&iY&  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room }BzV<8F  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk "!+q0l1]@  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and > CZ|Vx  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. 1<Qb"FN!2