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

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Venue: National Library Board 0[
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100 Victoria Street, Level 5 )o\U4t  
Singapore 188064 hY5tBL  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm L4)  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati Dc;zgLLL  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room 78n`VmH~L  
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 ^PrG5|,s  
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 x
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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 7!r)[2l  
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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@{=2 k  
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 JA(M'&q4  
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 @9ndr$t  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. *$/!.e  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay
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7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room z(
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This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ^\Gukkmh}  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; DI,8y"!5  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; 3`3`iN!8\@  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; lQ!)0F  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors oe,37xa4  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang U?W?VEOO!7  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room W{ js9$oJ  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, Bq 9Eu1  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative 9 U!-Zn!  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There 2,bLEhu  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also =,WW#tD  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. ?VaAVxd29  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: ;c;5O@R}3  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? tLc9-  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? }p$@.+  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? AC& }8w[>u  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? eABLBsx  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? ,LpGE>s  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong s?-J`k~q  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room @Q#<-/  
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 C;BC@OE  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might jJU9~5i?  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment 9X%H$>s  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and ~SD8#;v2  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. 9EIOa/*  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson H}}g\|r&  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room +\@}IKWl-?  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their !hS~\+E  
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 }2CVA.Qm!  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in cq-UVk"Gl  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and N{o3w.g  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 2C@s-`b   
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo ~4{|  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room 2F- ]0kGR|  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk uU;]/  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and ' (o*l  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. f.X<Mo