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When Children Worry Too Much: Anxiety in Children and What Families Can Do to Help — Dr Iliana Magiati Q4 S8NqE
8 Aug 2009 in Possibility Room ,]'!2?
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{m:{'np(H
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 #{PNdINoU
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 6FAP *V;
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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 \|s/_35(
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 [Y+bW#'
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Understanding Disruptive Behavior in Young Children — Dr Lynette Tay 1Tkz!
7 Nov 2009 in Imagination Room 2j|Eh
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1. Provide parents with understanding of factors that can trigger or increase disruptive behaviors in children;
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Understanding and Coping with Life Adversities — Professor Catherine Tang ^h
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16 Jan 2010 in Imagination Room .$;GVJ-:5
We are at times exposed to critical life events, including chronic illness, failed relationship (divorce, separation, or widowhood), death of loved ones, zc5_;!t
unemployment, and extreme financial hardship. Life adversities are often sudden and unexpected, and overwhelm our ability to cope. The negative 0cVXUTJ|W
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 F*u;'K
are individual differences in responses to the life adversity. The severity and circumstances of the event and the available support resources also nIT=/{oyi
influence the trajectory of responses and recovery. YTA&G
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Coping with Depressive and Anxious Moods — Dr Ryan Hong chbs9y0
3 April 2010 in Possibility Room W@Wh@eSb;
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
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contribute to such negative feelings. For example, holding unrealistic expectations of oneself and others might set us up for a lot of disappointment X8TZePh
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behaviors, we might be in a better positions to cope with depressive moods and anxiety when they arise. xR3A4m
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Ageing, Memory Loss and Dementia: What can be Done? — Dr Simon Collinson :7zI!edu
17 July 2010 in Possibility Room 9IMcp~zX
Many people fear the possibility of developing dementia as they grow older. For some, the concern becomes greater as they begin to notice their .Dz /MSl
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 ;2~Q97c0
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_Qnq4Sk(
Singapore and overseas are working on these and other questions and the answers are surprising. This seminar will focus on normal memory and #(G&%I A|;
how it changes with age. Dementia and its many variants and what can be done to treat memory problems. 7v_e"[s~
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Coping With Caregiver Stress: How To Break-Through Without Breaking-Down — Dr Donald Yeo 1-fz564
2 Oct 2010 in Possibility Room 7y3; F7V
Caring for elderly individuals with chronic physical and mental health problems can be demanding and distressing for family caregivers. This talk Uyh#g^r
addresses common concerns and psychological reactions in this caregiving journey, and discusses effective ways of coping with caregiver stress and z~al
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preventing burnout. Strategies on increasing mental resilience and using problem solving approaches will also be explored. jrR~V* :k