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

Psychological Adjustment and Coping with Life Stress iO; 7t@]-  
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Venue: National Library Board FJ?IUy 6  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 ^sWT:BDh  
Singapore 188064 
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Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm Wo=jskBrQ  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati "" ZQ/t\  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room RViuJ;  
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 U~7c+}:c  
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 9=2$8JN=(l  
and that their anxiety gets in the way and disrupts their child’s development and fun in life. This can be very upsetting for both parents and "g8M
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children.
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In this seminar, we will learn what normal worries are for children of different ages and what parents can do to support the children in dealing with b>JDH1)  
these worries. We will also talk about signs that the anxiety may be taking over, different types of anxiety on the child’s life and, importantly, steps sCHJ&>m5-  
that parents can make to help out. Real examples, role plays and direct teaching will be used to illustrate the points made and parents will also be 7. ;3e@s  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. @U
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay Pk)1WK7E  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room |LKXOU c  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ~W]TD@w  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; g eCM<]  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; c~ V*:$F  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; uM6+?A9@l  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors .#pU=v#/[  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang JqiP>4Uwm^  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room u> 7=AlWF-  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, v|2T%y_ u  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative jW@
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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 R{T$[$6S  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also 0:d_Yv,D  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. Mf``_=K  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: *CHX  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? &@YmA1Yu)E  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? H$4:lH&(  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? (Ep\Z 6*  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? {Y9q[D'g.  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? /&94 eC  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong lHX72s|V  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room #
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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 W5MTD]J   
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might cYt!n5w~W  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment f& '  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and q5:N2Jmo?z  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. VP]%Hni]  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson S{m%H{A!  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room "'\$ g[k  
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their E< fVZ,  
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 y'*K|aTG  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in um0N)&iY  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and T nm.A?  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 4{`{WI{  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo #;nYg?d=  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room n.0fVV-A  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk yz8jw:d^-  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and J/*`7Pd  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. u.Dz~$T