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

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Venue: National Library Board 'Tskx  
100 Victoria Street, Level 5 wod(P73?  
Singapore 188064 N7GZ'-t^Er  
Time: 4.00 pm — 5.30 pm LMN`<R( q]  
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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati QWWI  
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room muDOY
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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 ma/<#l^}  
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 aCi)icn$  
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 >.H}(!  
children. sQ&<cBs2  
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 s7\Ee-x)s  
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 m 0Uu2Z4  
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 jw /@]f;N  
given written summary of the key points of the seminar. Z`Jt6QgW  
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay hpq\  
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room ezhfKt]j  
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: ')iyD5/4  
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; h A'>  
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; %|ioNXMu  
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; dnM.  
2. To increase awareness of parents’ role in effective management of disruptive behaviors MlLM $Y-@  
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang 7#*`7 K'P!  
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room twt 's,dO  
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, 5A%Uv*  
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative 1uEM;O  
physical and emotional reactions may start soon after the event, may not happen until months later, or may come and last for many years. There T hVq5  
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also FuAs$;  
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. (Zej\lEN  
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: sp_19u  
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? -zZb]8\E  
2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? {IF$\{Al  
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? z~i>GN_  
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? +:/.\ 3v71  
5. When should one seek professional assistance? #miG"2ea..  
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong 8|u8J0^  
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room "|N0oEG&  
In this talk, we will explore the common signs and symptoms of depressive and anxious moods (e.g., feeling “the blues” and “butterflies in the @wVDe\% ,  
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might Tt_QAIl  
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment i3)7Qa[  
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and d"a\`#  
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. '#yIcV$  
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson Cd_H<8__  
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room B->oTC`
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Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their [(vV45(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 ,,g: x  
of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in qZlL6  
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and VkId6k:>6C  
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. q9\(<<f|  
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo ]w]:9w  
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room %/}d'WJR  
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk ACI.{`SrQ=  
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and !G<gp4Js+N  
preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. p77=~s