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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati |Sg
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8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room $$E!u}
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 sjBP#_lW
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 :S
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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 8v&4eU'S
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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 6FMW}*6<
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
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay "S
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7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room c"X` OB
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1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; N?`-$C ]
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; &WW|! 6
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; r+8%oWj
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang [}s nKogp
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room zyNg?_SM
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, yp%7zrU
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative ;m/%g{oV
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 zZ3Ko3L%g_
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also v=4,kG
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. Hm=!;xAFX
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1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? ?`PG`|2~
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? ur\v[k=
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? =]r<xON%S
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? r|rOI
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong 9F8"(
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room L\L/+yNv:G
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 gC-3ghmgS
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might ~m~<xtoc
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment `Q d_Gu,M
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and h+o-h4X
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. BbA7X
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson <d xc"A
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 1#H=<iJ
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their <uXZ*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 SH#-3&$[
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in JTuU}nm+
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and 9Xw(|22
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. _~f&wkc
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo #QdBI{2
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room 69)- )en
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk )l}Gwd]h
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and 3DH}
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preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. ~(4;P%L: