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

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Venue: National Library Board rF?QI*`Y(  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 11fV|b%  
Singapore 188064 G}WY0FC6  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm V5jy,Qi)  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati a[!:`o1U  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room Je'%E
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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 *a(GG  
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 h:z$uG  
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 /b4>0DXT5  
children. <1~_nt~(*  
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 sC :.}6  
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 uAk >VPuuZ  
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 = t}m  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. \Q?#^<O  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay eVbT<9k  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room {ueDwnZ  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: e<u~v0r
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1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; 6TQ[2%X'  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; niPqzi  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; vcOw`oS  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors -BrJ5]T>*  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang _#<7s`i  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room ?Bd6<F-G  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, *>lXCx  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative f_.0 uM  
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 soB_ j  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also sg<
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influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. d&DQ8Gm ^  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: /EVXkf0  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? Nqj5,9 *c  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? $cO-+Mr-~  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? EhOB+Mc1  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? z Hl+P*)  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? ch/DBu  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong -}>H3hr  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room 3HndE~_C&  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the ;l@Ge`&u  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might zK:2.4  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment cw~-%%/  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and NQd0$q  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. bg*@N  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson =d
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17 July 2010 in Possibility Room m]VOw)mBF  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their @`SlOKz!=  
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 G/_8xmsU  
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'7MW? q@  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and o<Rrr,  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. [5P1 pkZ  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo //
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2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room <ZoMKUuB  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk V:8{MO(C\  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and n*eqM2L  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. }~ga86:n0