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SUMMARY:Workshop: “Can Talk Meh?": Talking Sex and Gender with Children
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants gain insights to effectively address and understand children’s inquiries and anxieties regarding sex and gender\nEngaging in conversations about sexuality with children can present challenges for many Christian parents\, such as discussing the birds and bees and addressing risks like internet pornography. This professional workshop provides participants with essential insights to effectively address and understand children’s inquiries and anxieties regarding sex and gender. \nAttendees will acquire practical strategies for initiating and sustaining open\, honest discussions that are in harmony with Christian values and principles. This includes an examination of how developmental stages\, media\, and cultural influences shape children’s perspectives on sexuality. Join us to enhance confidence in navigating these crucial conversations within the context of Christian parenting. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n●      Adapt conversations about sexuality that is age appropriate\n●      Understand Biblical perspectives to sex and sexuality issues and parents’ roles in this conversation\n●      ⁠Discuss the impact of media and peers on children’s understanding of sexuality\n●      Develop open and honest communication about sexuality within the context of Christian values\n●      Explore common questions and concerns that children may have about sexuality \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n●      Christian parents of children and adolescents\n●      Youth group leaders\, advisors\, and mentors\n●      Sunday school teachers and Christian educators\n●      Pastors and religious leaders involved in family ministry\n●      Professionals interested in integrating faith-based approaches in counselling \nAbout the Speakers\n\nMs Jacinda Tan\nMA (Applied Psychology)\, BA Hons (Social Science) in Social Work \n\n \n Jacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in both children\, youth and family work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk\, protection of children\, offending youths and adults. Adopting a systems perspective\, she also works with stakeholders including parents\, extended family and schools. She currently leads a team at work and is also a serving children’s church teacher in her local church. \n  \n\nMr. David Ho\n\nMA (Counselling & Community Service)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\n\n \nDavid is a volunteer counsellor with several Family Service Centres and has counselled youths\, adults\, and married couples on family issues. He is also a volunteer at half-way houses for drug offenders seeking to transit back to society. He is a civil engineer and works in the Oil and Gas Industry. David serves as a church elder and supervises house groups and chairs the Facilities & Assets Management of his church. He is also kept busy as a father of 4 children. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23 Jan 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-can-talk-meh-talking-sex-and-gender-with-children/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100238
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Healing Presence: Contemplative Meditation for Self-care
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation\nOver the last decade\, mental health services have promoted meditation for self-care\, but these practices do not typically include Christian contemplative meditation. In this workshop\, led by a pastor and a clinical psychologist\, participants will explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation. \nThe workshop offers practical skills for integrating contemplation into daily self-care routines and uncovers its profound benefits for spiritual formation. Join the discussion to address common challenges in maintaining a regular contemplative practice and work towards an enriched spiritual journey of holistic wellness. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand the concept of contemplative meditation and its roots within the Christian tradition\nUnderstand the distinction between mindfulness and contemplative meditation practices\nExplore the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation for personal wellness\, including stress reduction\, emotional regulation\, and increased self-awareness\nDevelop skills for incorporating contemplation into daily soul-care routines\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nChristian interested in deepening their spiritual practice with contemplative meditation techniques\nMental Health Professionals who want to incorporate contemplative practices into their therapeutic approach for Christian clients\nChurch workers and leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of Christian contemplative meditation for pastoral care and spiritual guidance\nAnyone looking to improve their overall well-being through spiritual practices\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nPastor Choo May Eng Jodi\nMTh (Theology)\, MDiv\, GradDip (Spiritual Direction) \n\n \nMay Eng completed her divinity postgraduate training at Trinity Theological College\, Singapore\, with her Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. She teaches courses including Systematic Theology\, Survey of Church History\, and Foundations for Spiritual Disciplines at the Asian Pastoral Institute. May Eng has also published in various theological journals like the Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology and Church & Society in Asia and is the centre pastor of the Crystal Tabernacle. \n  \n\nDr. Matthew Lim\n\nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil\, GradDip (Pastoral Studies)\n\n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services and has supported adults with severe emotional and social difficulties and a history of childhood adversities. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. His clinical and consultancy work has been informed by contemporary “third-wave” meditative psychotherapy practices. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 20 Mar 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-healing-presence-contemplative-meditation-for-self-care/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251108T090000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: House Cleaning 2025
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, with Montfort Care\, is organizing a house cleaning event in Marine Parade. Volunteers will help with cleaning and light painting to brighten homes and improve living conditions.\nJoin us and make a difference!\nImportant\n\nMinimum age to participate: 16 years old\n(For participants aged 16–17 years a parent/guardian signature is required. Please download the indemnity form\, have it signed\, and bring it along on the day of the event or upload the signed indemnity form during registration).\nAll participants must complete this online registration\, including the indemnity & consent declaration.\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 26 Oct 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the event will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received before 20 Oct 2025.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the event. However\, your place on the event can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/community-event-house-cleaning-2025/
LOCATION:Marine Parade\, Marine Parade\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251129T123000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Strategies for Engaging Young Children and Families in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop for professionals who work with young children and families in crisis to understand how adversity and trauma affect the body\, mind and relationships in early childhood\nWorking with young children and families in crisis can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. This workshop will support professionals in understanding how adversity and trauma affect the body\, mind and relationships in early childhood. Through case examples and practical tools\, participants will explore ways to engage families with sensitivity\, strengthen children’s capacity for emotional regulation\, and partner with caregivers to create safe\, supportive environments. The session will also highlight strategies for maintaining professional resilience and well-being while supporting families through difficult experiences. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nExplain how trauma affects the brain\, body\, and behaviour\nRecognise how trauma influences young children’s development and family life\nApply practical tools for trauma-informed communication and assessment\nSupport children’s self-regulation and guide caregivers in doing the same\nStrengthen self-awareness and self-care practices to prevent vicarious trauma\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nCommunity professionals working with children or families with young children (e.g.\, counsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, support workers\, medical professionals)\nEducators and youth workers interested in mitigating the impact of crisis and trauma on families\nIndividuals with a personal or professional interest in crisis and trauma\nAnyone seeking to develop practical engagement skills for working with children and families in crisis\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nMr Joseph Chan \nEdD (Traumatology Track) (Studies)\, Master (Social Work)\, BPsy \n\n \nJoseph has worked in the social service sector for more than 20 years. In his time as a social worker and head of a Family Service Centre\, he witnessed the impact that conflictual family relationships\, addictions\, and financial difficulties on family life. He also headed a Family Resource Centre and supported ex-offenders in their rehabilitation journeys. From 2016 to 2018\, he chaired the Family Violence Work Group in the Ang Mo Kio Region. He is a registered social worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers. \n  \n\nMs. Eileen Boey\nMEd (Educational Leadership in Practice) (Studies)\, BA (Early Childhood Education)\n\n \nEileen is an early childhood leader with specialised training in crisis support for young children. She has taught across all age groups and advanced to training and mentoring leaders from diverse backgrounds. With more than 15 years of experience in curriculum\, quality assurance\, and trauma-informed practice\, Eileen has supported educators and families in Singapore and Southeast Asia. She is recognised for combining deep compassion with high professional standards\, inspiring others to build resilience in children and families facing crisis. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 Nov 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-strategies-for-engaging-young-children-and-families-in-crisis/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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