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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati #`ejU &!6
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room {o|k.zy
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 ;j'Daupt;=
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 %ROwr[Dj=
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 m*n5zi|O
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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 4hAJ!7[A.
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 {fz$Z!8-
that parents can make to help out. Real examples, role plays and direct teaching will be used to illustrate the points made and parents will also be :uK
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay r"]'`qP,
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room E zT`,#b
This presentation is targeted at parents with young children with the following objectives: .eF_cD7v
1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children; @d&H]5
2. Explain how developmental changes over time influences social and emotional development in children; >"d?(@PJ
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1. To improve understanding of factors that contribute to misbehavior in young children; nhH;?D3
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang I%;Jpe
16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room 4 I@p%g&
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, K&_Uk548
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative q7Es$zjX
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 Q5n`F5
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also )K0i@hM(n
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. 4JMiyiW&
In this talk, Professor Catherine Tang will explain: t;O1IMF
1. What are the common and less common physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? G|
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2. What are the consequences of having severe negative physical and emotional reactions to life adversities? FFcB54ALTf
3. Who are the most likely to show severe and long-term negative reactions? 8r:M*25
4. What can one do for oneself to cope with life adversities? b?VV'{4
5. When should one seek professional assistance? R7_VXvm>z
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong S# we3
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room &Lj@9\Dh
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 ' Q7Y-V
stomach”). Although there are many causes of depressive and anxious moods, we will focus primarily on how the way we think and behave might -5Utlos
contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment K*vU5S
and negative feelings when those expectations were not met. What then can we do about it? By changing some of our beliefs, attitudes, and u, kU$
behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise.
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson ]?<n#=eW
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 97`WMs
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their 2 y8~#*O
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 i
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of ageing? Is there anything that can be done to prevent dementia and/or can memory be improved through a healthy lifestyle? Researchers in I.V:q!4*
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and PHra+NY#A
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. :tj-gDa\Y
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo ;Yts\4BSM
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room &M[f&_"8Q
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk X0$@Ik
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and !:
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preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. D"l+iVbBP