BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//API Care and Counselling - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:API Care and Counselling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg X-WR-CALDESC:Events for API Care and Counselling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230218T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220910T002152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T040552Z UID:13595-1676725200-1676736000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: “Out of the Depths I Cry to You\, O Lord…” An Integrative Christian Perspective to Loss\, Grief and Burnout DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to offer participants a Christian perspective to the science of mental ill-health to better appreciate the physical\, psychological and sociocultural factors that contribute to mental wellness.\nMental ill health is a condition that all Christians are susceptible to whether young or mature in their faiths. In times of disappointments\, loss\, and grief\, many Christians can suffer periods of mental ill health like depression. In their discouragements and pain\, some may question if this struggle was because of their lack of  faith\, or other spiritual pitfalls.  This workshop affirms the place of lament in the Christian journey\, and also highlights the Christian and psychological resources available for believers. The workshop offers participants a Christian perspective to the science of mental ill-health to help participants better appreciate the physical\, psychological and sociocultural factors that contribute to mental wellness. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nLearn to de-stigmatise mental ill-health in the Christian context\nDiscover practical and  Christian spiritual resources for recovery from depressed moods\n\nAppreciate of the protective and risk factors associated with mental health from a holistic Christian perspective\n\nLearn to integrate the Christian faith and the evidence-based approach to  mental health\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nChristians interested to better understand and improve their own mental health\,\nChristians and church leaders wanting to learn how to compassionately and helpfully respond to others with mental health struggles in the church\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nLim Cheng Yong\, Master in Psychology (Clinical)\, MA(Pastoral Studies)\, Bachelor in Psychology (Hons)\, Bachelor in Science\, Post-Graduate Diploma in Education\n \nCheng Yong currently works as a clinical psychologist in a local hospital and has worked with patients with anxiety\,  depression\, and those coping with grief from loss\, amongst other mental health conditions. Prior to this\, Cheng Yong served as an educator in the local education system for the past 30 years. He is also a graduate from the Asian Pastoral Institute\, equipped with both practical and biblical foundations to provide holistic pastoral care to Christians. His main modalities in psychotherapy are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy  and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. \n  \nCo-facilitator: Dr Matthew Lim\, DPhil (Psychiatry)\, DClinPsy \n\nMatthew completed a doctorate at the Department of Psychiatry\, Oxford University. This led to his completion of a subsequent professional doctorate at University College London. His clinical experiences as a locum in the Institute of Mental Health  has been in inpatient and outpatient psychology services where he has worked with high-risk adults. Matthew is a registered practitioner psychologist and registered clinical supervisor with the Singapore Register of Psychologists. His clinical\, supervisory and consultancy work is informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, acceptance-based\, and systemic psychotherapies. As a researcher and lecturer in clinical psychology\, Matthew focuses on developing competency-based clinical psychology training to improve local psychological services. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 15 Feb 2023 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: LGB\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 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-out-of-the-depths-i-cry-to-you-o-lord-an-integrative-christian-perspective-to-loss-grief-and-burnout/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221119T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220909T235530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T064419Z UID:13591-1668862800-1668873600@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: A Good Night’s Sleep: Behavioural and Cognitive Strategies to Help Others Get Quality Sleep DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop on developing tools and strategies to support someone with sleep issues and to get a good night’s sleep.\nAccording to a mental health study conducted by IMH in 2021\, 7.6% of over 1000 participants reported symptoms of insomnia amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in Singapore. Sleep plays an important part in a person’s sense of wellbeing. Having poor quality sleep or insufficient sleep can lead to increased risk of developing physical health conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease\, as well as mental health issues like depression and anxiety. When sleep issues persist\, they can cause significant distress and disruption to a person’s life. Conversely\, good quality sleep is essential to allow our body and mind to rest and recharge\, so that we can be alert and function well in the day. A good night’s sleep helps to energise us and lift our mood. In this workshop\, we can learn to develop tools and strategies to support someone with sleep issues and to get a good night’s sleep.\n \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nAppreciate the importance of good quality sleep\nUnderstand the causes and consequences of sleep problems\n\nApply cognitive and behavioural strategies to support those with sleep problems\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone who is interested to learn about various sleep issues and have good quality sleep\nAnyone with family and friends who are struggling with sleep problems\n\nAnyone keen to help others get good quality sleep\n\nPeer supporters and volunteers in the health and social sectors\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr Loke Keng Choong\, PhD (Applied Psychology)\, MA (Applied Psychology)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\, BA\n \nKeng Choong works as a psychologist in a government organisation\, having nearly 30 years of counselling experience in various settings\, including social service and healthcare sectors. As a psychologist\, he is passionate about helping people to manage their emotional issues and enhance their psychological well-being. He works collaboratively with clients using a wide repertoire of evidence-based therapy skills and techniques\, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy\, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy\, Reality Therapy\, Motivational Interviewing as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Keng Choong is a registered clinical supervisor with both Singapore Association of Counselling and Singapore Psychological Society. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 16 Nov 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: GNS\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 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-a-good-nights-sleep-behavioural-and-cognitive-strategies-to-help-others-get-quality-sleep/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221029T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220909T234002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T003733Z UID:13590-1667048400-1667059200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: Psychological First Aid: Helping Others who are Depressed\, Anxious\, and Suicidal DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop on equipping participants with psychological first aid skills to provide help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. \nMental health problems can affect anyone in their lifetime. However\, many people feel unsure of how to help and what to say in times of a mental health crisis. Equipping yourself with psychological first aid skills enables you to provide help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Your help can make a difference in someone’s life because early interventions can reduce severity and chronicity of problems. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nRecognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults\, e.g. depression & anxiety\nStrategies to providing initial support in a mental health crisis before professional help is available\n\nLearning how to get professional help for the person in need\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone wishing to sharpen their psychological first aid skills\nParents\, relatives and friends concerned for people they know\n\nPeople who may come across others with depression and anxiety in their line of work\n\nVolunteers and peer supporters in the health and social sectors\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr Tham Chee Kin\, PhD (Psychology)\, MA in Social Science (Counselling)\, MDiv\, MA Biblical Studies\n \nOver the last 12 years of working in the community\, Chee Kin has counselled on a variety of concerns such as marital and family conflicts\, sexuality issues\, work stress\, anxiety\, depression\, and grief. Prior to that\, Chee Kin worked at the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association focusing on youths and adults who were struggling with drug addiction and drug-related issues. Chee Kin is both a registered counsellor and a clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. His current practice is informed by a wide variety of counselling modalities such as Family Systems Therapy\, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy\, Gestalt Therapy\, Emotion Focused Therapy and Transpersonal Therapy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 26 Oct 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: PFA\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-psychological-first-aid-helping-others-who-are-depressed-anxious-and-suicidal/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220904T013107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T013143Z UID:13586-1664024400-1664035200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: Why do Some People Hear Voices in their Heads? Supporting People with Psychosis DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop on increasing participants’ sense of competency when supporting people with Schizophrenia (also known as psychosis).\n\nSchizophrenia (also known as psychosis) is a severe psychological condition that affects about 1% of the population. People who suffer from psychosis can experience hallucinations like the hearing of voices in their heads and delusions about persecution and threat. Providing support to people who are acutely unwell from psychosis requires sensitivity and skill. Many who try to help often find themselves confused and frustrated. This workshop aims to increase participants’ sense of competency when supporting people with psychosis. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nKey practical facts about the characteristics and progression of psychosis\nDevelop a more compassionate and person-centred understanding of those who suffer\n\nPractical steps to take during first onset or relapse of psychosis\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone interested to learn how to support family members\, friends and colleagues with psychosis\nProfessionals in the health and social sectors that come into contact with clients with psychosis in their line of work\n\nPeer supporters and volunteers in the health and social sectors\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr Matthew Lim\, DPhil (Psychiatry)\, DClinPsy\n \nMatthew read a doctorate at the Department of Psychiatry\, Oxford University. This led to his completion of a professional doctorate in clinical psychology at University College London. His clinical experiences as a locum in the Institute of Mental Health has been in inpatient and outpatient psychology services where he has worked with high-risk adults. Matthew is a registered practitioner psychologist and registered clinical supervisor with the Singapore Register of Psychologists. His clinical\, supervisory and consultancy work is informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, acceptance-based\, and systemic psychotherapies. As a researcher and lecturer in clinical psychology\, Matthew focuses on developing competency-based clinical psychology training to improve local psychological services. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 21 Sep 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: SPWP\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-why-do-some-people-hear-voices-in-their-heads-supporting-people-with-psychosis/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220910T064610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T065127Z UID:13609-1664010000-1664020800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2022 DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married.\nUNIQUENESS OF THE COURSE\nWorkshops will be taught by a  multidisciplinary team of professionals from the fields of counselling\, psychology and social work who are qualified in their respective fields of study. \nAll senior instructors of the course have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \nTo increase the realism and practical usefulness of the course\, most seminars are facilitated by trainers and their spouses. This allows for both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives to be brought to the discussion. \n  \nCURRICULUM\nThis course covers the following topics: \n\nStarting on the right footing\nThe genesis of marriage & roles of husband and wife\nBuilding intimacy & strengthening communication\nResolving conflict\nFactors that make or break a marriage\n\n  \nDELIVERY MODE\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n  \nPERSONALITY PROFILING SERVICE\nCouples undergo a Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) Profile followed by a 1-hour counselling feedback session for this assessment. This assessment helps couples better understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and compliments the material covered in the pre-marital counselling seminars. \n  \nTESTIMONIALS\n“[This course] has taken us through the key building blocks of a successful marriage. It has provided us with a  safe and discussive platform which fostered deeper communication between couples on important and sensitive issues concerning married life and family. We would definitely  recommend it to all your couples who are planning to get married” \n~  Edmund and Sarah Chan \n“[The programme] has helped us to better understand each  other through our profile assessment and the personality tests. It has taught us how we can communicate our needs and work out our differences.” \n~ William and Amanda Wan \n  \nCOURSE FORMAT\n6 sessions over 3 weekends \n  \nCOURSE FEES PER PERSON\nPackage A \n\nMember’s rate: S$405 (with personality profiling)\nNon-member partner’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\nPackage B \n\nNon-Member’s rate: S$305 (without personality profiling)\nNon-member’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\n  \nSEP TO OCT 22\n\nSession 1: Sat 24 Sep\, 9 am to 12 pm\nSession 2: Sat 24 Sep\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 3: Sat 1 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 4: Sun 2 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 5: Sat 8 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 6: Sun 9 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\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 complete this registration form and email to engchuan.lim@api.edu.sg. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 21 Sep 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: PMC22\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2022/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Course,Event ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Pastoral Institute":MAILTO:engchuan.lim@api.edu.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220730T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20220627T134030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T134030Z UID:13555-1659186000-1659196800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: Overcoming Stress: An Experiential Self-Care Workshop DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to help you understand how to assess and cope with stress for better mental wellness.\n\nStress is a silent killer many in the 21st century are very familiar with. If it is not handled properly\, it can lead to outward anger\, inward depression\, sleep problems\, heart attack\, strokes and cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the situation for those already suffering from stress. Some stress can be helpful in increasing one’s drive to perform. However\, not managing overwhelming stress can be bad. Since there is no way to escape from stress in life\, it is important that we learn to cope with it. This experiential workshop will help you assess your own sources of stress\, and guide you with proven and useful self-regulation techniques. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nLearning about the symptoms and causes of stress\nA self-assessment of current stress levels\n\nIn-session experiential exercises for relaxation\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nPeople wanting to cope ahead and manage stress at work\nPeople who want to better understand how to assess their own stress levels\n\nThose wanting an experiential workshop that focuses on relaxation techniques\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n Lim Eng Chuan\, EdD (studies)\, MSocSc (Counselling)\, MBA\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\n  \n \nOver the last ten years\, Eng Chuan has counselled families with problems of child raising and couples with marital issues. Eng Chuan is an ACTA certified trainer who has a master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde\, UK. He is now an adjunct lecturer of this MBA programme. In more recent years\, he completed a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from the Asian Pastoral Institute\, a Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University\, Australia\, and is currently reading his doctorate in Community Care and Counseling at Liberty University. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 July 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: OSW\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-overcoming-stress-an-experiential-self-care-workshop/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220423T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T122119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T084211Z UID:13236-1650718800-1650729600@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Breaking the Taboo: Understanding Common Mental Illnesses DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to help you understand mental ill health and increase your confidence in relating to people with mental ill health.\n\nOne in seven people in Singapore experience significant mental ill health. The latest Singapore National Mental Health survey in 2016 reports that generalised anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder have been on the rise. This is made more severe as COVID-related stress and anxiety continue to rise. However\, the stigma and shame associated with having mental ill health prevents people from getting the professional help they need. This is a worrying trend as delayed treatment has consistently resulted in more severe problems for individuals and their families. This workshop aims to reduce the stigma of those who are suffering by dispelling myths about common mental health disorders. Your participation in this workshop will increase your confidence in relating to people with mental ill health and contribute to making our community a more compassionate one for all. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nFinding out the mental health situation in Singapore \nFamiliarising yourself with the common symptoms of the most prevalent mental health disorders such as anxiety disorders\, substance abuse disorders\, and obsessive compulsive disorder \nUnderstand the lived experience of those who have suffered from mental ill health\nIncreasing your confidence relating to people with mental ill health \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nPeople who want to look beyond the label of mental illness and understand the first-hand experience of mental ill health\nPeople who would like to respond to people with mental ill health with greater compassion and sensitivity\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n Dr MATTHEW LIM\, DPhil in Psychiatry (Oxford)\, DClinPsy (UCL) \n \nMatthew completed his first degree in psychology at NUS. He later read a doctorate at the Department of Psychiatry\, Oxford University. This led to the completion of a subsequent professional doctorate at University College London where he administered formal psychological assessments and offered psychotherapy interventions and consultancy services within the National Health System\, London. His clinical experiences in a national public hospital have been in inpatient and outpatient psychology services where he has worked with high-risk adults with severe emotion regulation difficulties\, as well as mood and anxiety concerns. His clinical\, supervisory and consultancy work is informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, acceptance-based\, and systemic psychotherapies. As a researcher and lecturer in clinical psychology\, Matthew focuses on developing competency-based clinical psychology training to improve local psychological services. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 21 April 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: UCMI\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-breaking-the-taboo-understanding-common-mental-illnesses/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220305T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T120927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T084450Z UID:13235-1646485200-1646496000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: The Art of Negotiation: Resolving Conflicts at the Workplace and at Home DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to help you learn to skilfully resolve conflicts at work and home through negotiations.\n\nConflict is inevitable in the context of limited resources\, differences in opinions\, and differences in goals and values. The way out of conflictual situations is not to turn it into a battleground\, but for the conflicting parties to sit down to negotiate for an amicable outcome. Undoubtedly\, conflict causes stress to the parties involved. It results in body pains and aches\, and in many cases\, conflicting parties do not find peace and sleep problems become an issue. As conflict takes a toll on one’s physical and emotional health\, it is recommended that one learns to skilfully resolve conflicts at work and home through negotiation. Negotiation is not merely a science\, but it is an art that requires practice. In this workshop you will learn some principles of negotiation and its process to resolve future conflict. Everyone aspires to experience peace and happiness at home and work. These aspirations do not always come naturally to many of us. However\, these skills of negotiation can be developed with effort and practice. Let this workshop be the first step in that process. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nUnderstanding the principles and process of negotiation\nLearning the art of negotiation through skills practice\nLearning to identify the triggers that lead to conflicts and to eradicate their root causes\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nPeople who often have difficulties managing conflicts with others\nPeople who want to experience joy and peace in knowing how to resolve conflicts amicably\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nLIM ENG CHUAN\, MSocSc in Professional Counselling\, MBusAd\, MA in Pastoral Studies\n \nOver the last ten years\, Eng Chuan has counselled families with problems of child raising and couples with marital issues. Although couples may be successful in their careers\, they sometimes struggle to stay married. His work has taken him to India\, China\, and various South-East Asian countries. He has also lived three years in the United Kingdom. Through this experience\, he is well able to appreciate the art of negotiation in both Eastern and Western cultures. Eng Chuan is an ACTA certified trainer who has a master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde\, UK. He is now an adjunct lecturer of this MBA programme. In more recent years\, he completed a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from the Asian Pastoral Institute\, and a Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University\, Australia. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 3 March 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: AON\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-the-art-of-negotiation-resolving-conflicts-at-the-workplace-and-at-home/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220115T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T112910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T031703Z UID:13234-1642251600-1642262400@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Essentials of Counselling: Motivating Others Towards Lasting Change DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this skill-based webinar to equip you with motivational techniques to motivate people you care for.\n\nHave you felt helpless when someone tells you about his or her problems? Or have you ever wondered how to help someone who is having difficulties making changes to his or her life? In this workshop\, participants will learn practical strength-based counselling strategies to motivate people they care for within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. The techniques taught in this skill-based workshop are drawn from prominent counselling approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) are counselling skills commonly used by professional counsellors and psychologists. Case studies and instructional videos will be used in this workshop to illustrate how to use these motivational techniques. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nOverview of the evidence base and theory of motivational and strength-based strategies\nCore conversational and questioning techniques to motivate others towards behavioural change\nPlanning solutions for change  \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone desiring to use a strength-based method to help a friend or family member make behavioural changes\nSupervisors\, managers\, and mentors interested in improving others’ internal motivation for change\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr MATTHEW LIM\, DPhil in Psychiatry (Oxford)\, DClinPsy (UCL)\n \nMatthew completed his first degree in psychology at NUS. He later read a doctorate at the Department of Psychiatry\, Oxford University. This led to the completion of a subsequent professional doctorate at University College London where he administered formal psychological assessments and offered psychotherapy interventions and consultancy services within the National Health System\, London. His clinical experiences in a national public hospital have been in inpatient and outpatient psychology services where he has worked with high-risk adults with severe emotion regulation difficulties\, as well as mood and anxiety concerns. His clinical\, supervisory and consultancy work is informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, acceptance-based\, and systemic psychotherapies. As a researcher and lecturer in clinical psychology\, Matthew focuses on developing competency-based clinical psychology training to improve local psychological services. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 12 January 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: EOC\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-essentials-of-counselling-motivating-others-towards-lasting-change/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20211127T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20211127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T111954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T053855Z UID:13233-1638018000-1638028800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Counselling Skills for Christian People Helpers DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to equip you with foundational counselling skills of active listening.\n\nChristians know the importance of loving one another and listening to the psychological needs of those who are facing difficult times is one way of demonstrating love. They desire to show care and concern to fellow believers and become more effective listeners. To be effective people helpers\, believers need to understand the challenges weighing on the shoulders of those they support. People in need of help must feel comfortable relating their concerns to believers. This is achieved when believers demonstrate knowledge and skills in listening and show interest in others’ wellbeing. Some believers would also like to encourage other believers with the Word of God\, but they find this difficult due to cold responses and rejections from others. Perhaps\, their adopted approach has become less relevant or has even resulted in some misunderstandings despite believers having a kind intention. If these are some of the experiences you have encountered while ministering to others\, this workshop that equips you with foundational counselling skills of active listening could be for you. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nUnderstand a more appropriate way of listening and empathising \nSkills practice of active listening skills during the workshop\nReceive feedback on the practice of active listening skills during role plays\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nChristians who wish to sharpen their skills in ministering to fellow believers\nChristians who want to use active listening skills to reach out to non-believers\nChristians who want to learn some foundational counselling skills\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nTHAM CHEE KIN\, MA in Social Science (Counselling)\, MA Biblical Studies\, MDiv\n \nOver the last 10 years of working in the community\, Chee Kin has counselled on a variety of concerns such as marital and family conflicts\, sexuality issues\, work stress\, anxiety\, depression\, and grief. Prior to that\, Chee Kin worked at the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association focusing on youths and adults who were struggling with drug addiction and drug-related issues. Chee Kin is both a registered counsellor and a clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. His current practice is informed by a wide variety of counselling modalities such as Family Systems Therapy\, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy\, Gestalt Therapy\, and Motivational Interviewing. Chee Kin completed his Master of Social Science (Counselling) at the University of South Australia and has also completed a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Singapore Bible College and Master of Divinity at the East Asian School of Theology. This training has prepared him to address issues of faith and spirituality with clients from diverse faith backgrounds. In his efforts for continuous professional development\, he is now pursuing his PhD studies in Social Psychology with Walden University. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 25 November 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: CSFCPH\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-counselling-skills-for-christian-people-helpers/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20211002T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20211002T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T101416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T005724Z UID:13228-1633179600-1633190400@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: When life loses meaning: Coping with Depression DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this workshop to help you understand more about depression and how to cope with it.\n\nAre there moments in your life when you feel down and do not know how to get by? Do you have a loved one or a friend who is struggling with low mood and you are unsure how to help him or her? According to the Singapore Mental Health Study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health Study in 2016\, depression was the most common mental disorders affecting 6.3% of the adult population in Singapore. This means that one in 16 people in Singapore would experience depression at some point in their lifetime. In recent times\, it is reported that more people are dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts amid the Covid-19 pandemic (The Straits Times\, 16 Mar 2021). In the same article\, mental health professionals shared that they have been attending to more mental health cases over the past year. The pain experienced by depressed individuals is real. The mental anguish can be more difficult to bear than physical pain. Those who are depressed need the support and understanding of their family members\, friends and the community. As we and our loved ones may experience depressed mood at one point or another\, it is important that we know more about depression and how to cope with it during such episodes. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nTo understand causes and risk factors of depression\nTo be aware of various treatments that may reduce depression\nTo learn strategies in coping with depression and to help others who are experiencing low mood\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone who is experiencing depressed mood or knows someone who does\nAnyone who wants to understand the signs and symptoms\, and strategies in managing depression\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr LOKE KENG CHOONG\, MA and PhD in Applied Psychology\n \nKeng Choong currently works as a practising principal psychologist in a government organisation\, having nearly 30 years of counselling experience in various settings\, including social service and healthcare sectors. As a psychologist\, he is passionate about helping people to manage their emotional issues and enhance their psychological well-being. He works collaboratively with clients using a wide repertoire of evidence-based therapy skills and techniques\, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy\, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy\, Reality Therapy\, Motivational Interviewing as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Keng Choong is a registered clinical supervisor with both Singapore Association of Counselling and Singapore Psychological Society. Keng Choong’s extensive training includes a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology and a PhD in Applied Psychology at Nanyang Technological University. His professional education is complemented with prior theological training for pastoral work when he completed a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Singapore Bible College\, and a Master of Divinity at East Asia School of Theology. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 30 September 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: CWD\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-when-life-loses-meaning-coping-with-depression/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210731T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210606T100241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T000502Z UID:13229-1627736400-1627747200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Breaking the Silence! - An Introduction to Family Violence Management DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop to help you understand the consequences of family violence and the role of first responders to an on-going family violence situation.\n\nStatistics have shown that family violence or abuse happens to people of all ages\, races\, religions\, and occupational and educational backgrounds. Thirty percent of Singaporeans report experience of such abuse\, or that someone close to them has experienced it (The Straits Times\, 10 Dec 2019). In 2020\, there was a 22% increase in family violence since the start of the circuit breaker (Channel News Asia\, 14 May 2020). Many people believe that fighting within a household is ‘normal’ and that it is a private matter between household members. However\, not many are aware that family violence has serious physical and mental health consequences for the victim\, whether he/she is an adult or a child. Beyond the household\, family violence is also linked to absenteeism and poor performance in the workplace\, which may result in social isolation\, and housing and financial concerns. Often\, victims of family violence do not know they are in a violent relationship or do not dare to seek help for themselves until it is too late. A greater awareness of family violence can equip us as first responders to an on-going family violence situation. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nFoundational knowledge about what constitutes as ‘violence’ in a family \nDevelop an accurate understanding of family violence and dispel common myths\nUnderstanding the social dynamics at play in family violence\nPrevent\, identify\, and respond to family violence against vulnerable populations\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nProfessionals who are new to domestic and family violence work\nPeople who may come across victim survivors or perpetrators of family violence in their line of work (e.g.\, individuals working in health\, justice\, human services\, and education)\nCommunity members who have a role to play in preventing violence before it occurs (e.g.\, community workers\, grassroot volunteers\, religious leaders\, neighbours\, etc.)\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nJOSEPH CHAN\, Master of Social Work and MA in Pastoral Studies\n \nJoseph has worked in the social service sector for more than 20 years. As a social worker and head of a Family Service Centre\, he has seen the impact that conflictual family relationships\, addictions\, and financial issues can have on family life. Between 2016 and 2018\, he chaired the Family Violence Work Group for Ang Mo Kio Region\, under the initiative of the Ministry of Social and Family Development. Joseph completed his Master of Social Work at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from the National University of Singapore. He is currently reading a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University. Joseph is a registered social worker and is trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 3). He believes that couples that cultivate good relationships build strong families which\, in turn\, develop strong communities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 19 July 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: FVM\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-breaking-the-silence-an-introduction-to-family-violence-management/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210417T043507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T130255Z UID:13195-1626202800-1626213600@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Pre-marital Counselling Course 2021 DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married.\n\n\nABOUT THIS COURSE\n\n\n\n\nCURRICULUM\nMarriage is a life-long relationship and commitment. For this reason\, many couples plan for their lives together beyond the wedding day. This pre-marital counselling course covers the following pertinent topics: \n\nPersonality Differences\nRoles of Husband and Wife Intimacy that Builds a Marriage Communication\nConflict Resolution\nParenting\nMoney Matters\n\n\n\n\n\nDELIVERY MODE\n\n\n\n\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n\n\n\n\nTJTA PERSONALITY PROFILING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA) Profile will be administered individually to help couples better understand themselves and one another. Each participating couple will have a session with one of the instructors to be briefed on the result of the TJTA profiling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course will be taught by a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals from the fields of counselling\, psychology and medicine who are accredited and registered in their respective fields of study. All senior instructors of the programme have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe course is suitable for couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married. It is also suitable for married couples who have not attended any pre-marital course before and wish to strengthen their marital foundation. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nPeriod: 13 Jul to 14 Aug 2021 (10 sessions over 5 weeks) \nTime: Tuesdays 7pm to 10pm and Saturdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm \nVenue: 64 Tanjong Katong Road\, S436956 \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 16 MAY 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the course.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/premarital-counselling-course/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Course,Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Esther Tay":MAILTO:care_counselling@api.edu.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210612T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210513T015935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T100255Z UID:13215-1623502800-1623513600@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Communicating with Confidence for Success DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop to help you understand your own communication style at home and in the workplace.\n\nCommunication is an essential part of our lives at home and at work. There is a need to convey ideas\, instructions\, and thoughts to others around us including our loved ones\, colleagues\, bosses\, and subordinates. Everyone aspires to have harmony at home\, and to be recognized and appreciated at work. However\, these aspirations do not always come naturally to most of us\, especially when we get stuck in repeated and poor communication patterns. \nIn this workshop you will understand communication styles based on prominent psychological theories. You will also get the opportunity to discover your preferred communication style\, and acquire some practical conversational skills through in-class role plays to improve your communication effectiveness. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nLearning about different communication styles\nA greater awareness of your own communication patterns\nSkills in using different communication styles to engage others effectively\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nPeople who often encounter communication breakdowns with others\nPeople who want to strengthen and improve their communication with family members\, colleagues\, and friends\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nLIM ENG CHUAN\n \nOver the last ten years\, Eng Chuan has counselled families with problems of child raising and couples with marital issues. Although couples may be successful in their careers\, they sometimes struggle to stay married. His work has taken him to India\, China and various South-East Asian countries. He has also lived three years in the United Kingdom. Through this experience\, he is well able to appreciate both Eastern and Western cultures. Eng Chuan is an ACTA certified trainer who has a Master in Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde\, UK. He is now an adjunct lecturer of this MBA programme. In more recent years\, he completed a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from the Asian Pastoral Institute\, and a Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University\, Australia. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 6 June 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: CWC\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-communicating-with-confidence-for-success/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Pastoral Institute":MAILTO:engchuan.lim@api.edu.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210327T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210309T005849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T084615Z UID:13170-1616853600-1616860800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:网络研讨会：预防年长者患上失智症 DESCRIPTION:API 关怀与辅导中心，附属亚洲教牧学院（API）的社区外展工作，感到很荣幸能举办这次的网络研讨会，是关于以循证策略来降低认知能力的衰退。\n\n\n失智症在新加坡是一个日益严重的心理健康问题，而且对个人、家庭和社区的影响是重大的。庆幸的是，越来越多的研究表明，日常生活习惯的简单改变可以降低年长者患失智症的风险。这些策略涵盖了心灵、身体、情感、智力和社会生活的各个领域。\n我期望学到什么?\n\n\n失智症的特征及其发展过程\n\n\n减缓其进展的常见医疗和心理干预措施\n\n\n预防自己及其年长亲属和朋友患失智症的实际策略\n\n\n这个研讨会是为谁举办的?\n\n\n希望老化良好的健康年长者\n\n\n担心轻微记忆问题的年长者\n\n\n照顾年迈父母和亲属的成年子女\n\n\n讲员介绍\n刘以仁医生 \n\n刘义仁医生领导着新加坡的几间初级保健中心，并具有20多年的家庭医生执业经验。刘医生获得新加坡国立大学家庭医学硕士学位，是新加坡家庭医生学院院士。他也获得了亚洲教牧学院的教牧研究硕士学位。\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n登记\n报名截止日期:2021年3月20日\n请注意:\n\n\n只有收到付款后，你在研讨会的位置才会得到保证。\n\n\n通过PayNow支付每人$30，详情如下:\n\n\nUEN:201512004RACC （Asian Pastoral Institute)\n\n\n参考代码:<付款人的名字> DEMWSC\n\n\n将付款成功的截图发送到care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\n\n\n您的付款需要在研讨会前至少3个工作日收到\n\n\n慈善机构可享有团体折扣\n\n\n如有任何查询，请与主办机构联络 URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/%e7%bd%91%e7%bb%9c%e7%a0%94%e8%ae%a8%e4%bc%9a%ef%bc%9a%e9%a2%84%e9%98%b2%e5%b9%b4%e9%95%bf%e8%80%85%e6%82%a3%e4%b8%8a%e5%a4%b1%e6%99%ba%e7%97%87/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210321T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210214T073944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T034633Z UID:13158-1616335200-1616346000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Bringing Up Father\, Bringing Up Child DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop to help fathers and children to build their relationship and communication skills with each other.\n\n\nMany parents have fond memories from participating in activities together with their children. Whether working together with their children on an art project for school\, or doing a family fun run together\, such precious memories are co-created to be remembered for years to come! Moreover\, such activities develop parent-child bonding and builds a sense of trust\, patience\, and a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths. According to a study\, children who have strong parental bonds tend to experience lesser emotional and behavioural problems when they reach school age (Kim and Kochanska 2012)*.  A local newspaper recently reported that fathers who are actively involved in their children reap the benefits of stronger relationships with their children. Bonding is imperative to healthy relationships between parent and child and the benefits go into adulthood. \n*Kim\, Sanghag and Grazyna Kochanska (2012). Child Temperament Moderates Effects of Parent-Child Mutuality on Self-Regulation: A Relationship-Based Path for Emotionally Negative Infants. Child Development 83 (4)\, 1275-1289.\nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nDevelop a deeper knowledge of one another in the father-child relationship\nLearn to understand and appreciate strengths of each another\nGain insight to the love language of both father and child\nPractice better communication between father-child relationship\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nFathers with children between the ages of 7 and 12 years old\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nJOSEPH CHAN\, M. SOCIAL WORK\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)\n \nJoseph Chan holds a Master of Social Work and MA (Pastoral Studies). He has more than 15 years of counselling and social work experience and is trained in Gottman Method Couple Therapy\, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy\, and Problem Gambling Intervention. He is a Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 14 MARCH 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $60 per father and child pair can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: FCBWS\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-bringing-up-father-bringing-up-child/ CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210314T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210307T033944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T234847Z UID:13164-1615726800-1615734000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Understanding LPA and Will DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop to help you understand how you can decide on your affairs in case of sudden or unexpected events in your life.\n\n\nLiving your everyday life is certainly not as predictable as the end point of death itself. In life\, your affairs may be many and complicated – money\, family\, property. What happens if you lose your ability to make decisions? What happens when you die? Do you know the difference between having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a Will? Join us to learn about how you can decide on your affairs in case of sudden or unexpected events in your life. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nUnderstand the What\, Why and How of LPA\nAssessment of mental capacity at the point of LPA\nThe five statutory principles under the Mental Capacity ACT\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nTERENCE TAN\nTerence has been a lawyer in private practice for almost 20 years. He is now a Director at Genesis Law Corporation. He was previously a Partner in the litigation department at Rodyk & Davidson\, one of the larger law firms in Singapore. His practice focuses on civil / commercial litigation but Terence also assists clients in non-contentious work for example IP related and family matters. \nDR. LEW YII JEN \nDr Lew Yii Jen is leading a cluster of several primary care centres in Singapore and has practiced medicine as a family physician for over 20 years. Dr Lew obtained his Masters of Medicine in Family Medicine from the National University of Singapore\, and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians Singapore. He also obtained his MA (Pastoral Studies) from the Asian Pastoral Institute. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 11 MARCH 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: LPAWS\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/online-workshop-understanding-lpa-and-will/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210307T234616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T113801Z UID:13166-1615629600-1615636800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:网络研讨会：了解永久授权书和遗嘱 DESCRIPTION:API 关怀与辅导中心， 附属亚洲教牧学院（API）的社区外展工作，感到很荣幸能举办这个研讨会，为帮助您了解在生活中遇到突发事件时，要如何决定自己的事务。\n\n\n你在日常生活中或许不能完全预测到将会发生的事，而你又拥有许多和复杂的事务，如：金钱，家庭，财产。倘若你失去了做决定的能力，那么将会发生什么情况? 如果你离开了世界又会发生什么? 你知道永久授权书和遗嘱的区别吗? 我们邀请你来学习，并了解到当你在生活中遇到突发事件时，你要如何决定自己的事务。\n会学习到什么\n\n\n理解永久授权书的内容、原因和方式\n\n\n在做永久授权书时，评估心理能力\n\n\n认识在心理行为能力法下的5项法定原则\n\n\n讲员介绍\n陈凯文先生\n陈凯文先生担任私人律师已经快20年了。他现在是Genesis法律公司的董事。他曾是Rodyk & Davidson 律师事务所诉讼部门的合伙人，这是新加坡最大的律师事务所之一。他的业务主要集中在民事/商事诉讼，但他也协助客户从事无争议的工作，例如知识产权和家庭事务。\n刘以仁医生 \n刘以仁医生领导着新加坡的几间初级保健中心，并具有20多年的家庭医生执业经验。刘医生获得新加坡国立大学家庭医学硕士学位，是新加坡家庭医生学院院士。他也获得了亚洲教牧学院的教牧研究硕士学位。\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n登记\n报名截止日期:2021年3月11日\n请注意:\n\n\n只有收到付款后，你在研讨会的位置才会得到保证。\n\n\n通过PayNow支付每人$30，详情如下:\n\n\nUEN:201512004RACC （Asian Pastoral Institute)\n\n\n参考代码:<付款人的名字> LPAWS\n\n\n将付款成功的截图发送到care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\n\n\n慈善机构可享有团体折扣\n\n\n如有任何查询，请与主办机构联络 URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/%e7%bd%91%e7%bb%9c%e7%a0%94%e8%ae%a8%e4%bc%9a%ef%bc%9a%e4%ba%86%e8%a7%a3%e6%b0%b8%e4%b9%85%e6%8e%88%e6%9d%83%e4%b9%a6%e5%92%8c%e9%81%97%e5%98%b1/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210307T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20210202T074029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T083737Z UID:13009-1615125600-1615136400@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Workshop: Happier Relationship\, Lasting Marriage DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop to introduce ways for couples to work towards a more intimate and happier relationship regardless of the current level of satisfaction in their marriage.\n\n\nWishing for a happy and lasting marriage need not be a thing of the past. Finding love and meaning in a relationship is possible and it is never too late to work at it. This workshop will introduce ways for couples to work towards a more intimate and happier relationship regardless of the current level of satisfaction in their marriage. Couples will understand the biological differences between genders and learn to communicate effectively with each other. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nRealise the possibility of enriching your marital relationship\nUnderstand your spouse better\nGain insights on ways to improve intimacy with your spouse\nPractice communication skills to improve your relationship\nMake specific plans for a happier relationship\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nMarried couples (both husband and wife must attend)\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nSTEVEN THAM\, PhD (Candidate)\, MSocSc (Counselling)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\, BEng\n \nSteven holds an MSocSci (Counselling) and Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology. He has over 20 years of counselling experience\, specialising in addiction and family counselling. He is trained in Emotional Focused Therapy and Addiction Counselling. He is also a Registered Counsellor and clinical supervisor with Singapore Association for Counselling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 1 MARCH 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $60/couple can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (Asian Pastoral Institute)\nReference Code: HRMWS\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-happier-relationship-lasting-marriage/ LOCATION:Crystal Tabernacle\, 357 Pasir Panjang Road\, Singapore\, 118687\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210123T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20201205T123143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T015916Z UID:12958-1611410400-1611421200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Webinar: Essentials of Counselling DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this skill-based webinar to equip participants with counselling strategies to motivate people they care for.\n\n\nHave you felt helpless when someone tells you about his or her problems? Or have you ever wondered how to help someone who is having difficulties making changes in his or her life? In this three-hour webinar\, participants will learn practical strength-based counselling strategies to motivate people they care for within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. The techniques taught in this skill-based webinar are drawn from prominent counselling approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Case studies and instructional videos will be used in this webinar to illustrate how to use these motivational techniques. \nWHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD EXPECT TO LEARN\n\nOverview of the evidence base and theory of motivational and strength-based strategies\nCore conversation and questioning techniques to motivate others towards behavioural change\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nAnyone desiring to use a strength-based approach to help a friend or family member make behavioural changes\nSupervisors\, managers and mentors interested in improving others’ internal motivation to change\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDR. MATTHEW LIM\, D.CLIN.PSY \n \nMatthew completed his doctoral clinical psychology training in the UK before returning to Singapore to train clinical psychologists in a national university. He is a registered psychologist in the UK and Singapore\, and a locum at a government hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults with severe emotion regulation difficulties\, depression\, and anxiety. Matthew’s clinical work has been informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, systemic\, and attachment ideas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 16 JANUARY 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nWe will be in touch with you with regards to the method of payment.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/essentials-of-counselling-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20201114T121420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T042626Z UID:12947-1607299200-1609113599@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WALK FOR RICE+ DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this event in partnership with the South East CDC to raise rice and oatmeal for the needy living in the South East district.\n\n\nJOIN US!\nThis is the third year API Care & Counselling is organising this event to raise rice and oatmeal for the needy living in the South East district. Rice and oatmeal raised are sponsored by FairPrice. However\, due to COVID-19\, there will not be a mass walk. Instead\, participants will form groups of 5 people to either walk or run to clock the distance (with safe management measures observed). So\, start inviting your friends\, colleagues and neighbours to do good together! \nHOW DO I RAISE RICE AND OATMEAL?\n\nFor every 300m walked/run\, 1 bowl of white rice\, 1 bowl of brown rice and 1 bowl of oatmeal will be raised.\nThere is no minimum or maximum distance required.\nIt will be a collective effort under API Care & Counselling.\n\nIS THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTION?\n\nThere is no age restriction. All are welcome to join!\n\nWHAT WILL I RECEIVE IN RETURN FOR MY PARTICIPATION?\n\nA goodie bag containing a limited edition t-shirt and some snacks\nA good time of exercising with your family/friends and benefitting the needy at the same time\nLots of fun!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nSign up at or scan QR code \n \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 November 2020 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nPayment instructions and a list of FAQs can be found in the above link.\nPlease contact the Organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/walk-for-rice_2020/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20201101T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20201101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20200824T132910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T041041Z UID:12940-1604239200-1604250000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: PREVENTING DEMENTIA IN OLDER ADULTS DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop for the second time on evidence-based strategies to reduce cognitive decline.\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPQfEXHQMw \nBACKGROUND\nDementia is a growing mental health problem in Singapore\, and its impact on the individual\, family and community is significant. Fortunately\, research has increasingly shown that simple changes to daily habits can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older adults. These strategies span the spiritual\, physical\, emotional\, intellectual\, and social domains of life. \n  \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN? \n\nThe features of dementia and how it develops\nCommon medical and psychological interventions that slow its progress\nPractical strategies that healthy people can use to prevent dementia in themselves and their elderly relatives and friends\n\n  \n WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? \n\nHealthy older adults who desire to age well\nOlder adults who are concerned about minor memory problems\nAdult children concerned for their elderly parents and relatives\n\n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nDR LEW YII JEN\, M.MED IN FAMILY MEDICINE\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)\nDr Lew Yii Jen is leading a cluster of several primary care centres in Singapore and has practiced medicine as a family physician for over 20 years. Dr Lew obtained his Masters of Medicine in Family Medicine from the National University of Singapore\, and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians Singapore. He also obtained his MA (Pastoral Studies) from the Asian Pastoral Institute. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK\n“Speaker is very knowledgeable and engaging. There is good interaction and participation!” \n  \n“The workshop has increased my knowledge of the subject and prompted me to live more healthily.” \n  \n  \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 25 October 2020 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nWe will be in touch with you with regards to the method of payment.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/preventing_dementia_in_older_adults_2020/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20201004T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20201004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20200824T090738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T092457Z UID:12933-1601820000-1601830800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop on applying mental health first aid and helping others in crisis for the second time.\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nCOVID-19 has significantly increased the risk of mental health problems in the community. In this period of greater psychological needs in families and the community\, equipping yourself with mental health first aid enables you to provide help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Your help can make a difference in someone’s life. \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN?\n\nRecognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults\, e.g. depression & anxiety\nProvide initial help before professional help is available\n\nWHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?\n\nVolunteers and peer supporters\nParents\, relatives and friends concerned for people they know\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \nDR. EILEEN CHUA \, PHD\, MA (APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY)\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES) \nDr Eileen Chua has over 15 years of counselling and social work experience working with individuals and families in the community\, school and hospital setting. She has handled cases on mental health issues\, family violence\, marital and family issues\, youth issues\, and grief and loss issues. She also provided clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors in the various settings. She conducts workshops in institutions and the community on areas such as\, stress management\, mental health first-aid\, communication and conflict management. \nShe is a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers and a member of the Singapore Association for Counselling and Singapore Psychological Society. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK FROM FIRST RUN OF WORKSHOP\n“Trainer is well versed and very experienced. Her personal sharing makes it relatable and easy for one to draw parallel to own experience and assess how one can act correctly. Framework provided is easily applicable!” \n  \n“Dr Eileen was able to engage with the audience & shared many practical examples which greatly helped me to have a better understanding of the notes. She was also patient in answering questions from the audience & there was not a single dull moment. Greatly enjoyed myself!” \n  \n  \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 September 2020 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nWe will be in touch with you with regards to the method of payment.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-mental-health-first-aid-2020/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20200329T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20200329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20200101T052707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T075412Z UID:12728-1585490400-1585501200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: HAPPILY EVER AFTER: CULTIVATING MARRIAGE RESILIENCY DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop on helping couples assess and strengthen their marriages.\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nIn 2017\, the Singapore Department of Statistics recorded that on average the duration of marriages for divorces was about 10.3 years. They also found that 1 in 3 of these divorces occurred between the 5th and 9th year mark. The marital journey to living happily ever after is constantly beset with challenges\, especially during the initial years of the marriage. This workshop encompasses a marital health check-up and offers seven evidence-based principles in achieving a successful marriage. \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN?\n\nDebunking myths about the marital relationship\nKnowing the predictors of failed marriages\nUnderstanding and practising the principles that make marriages work\nA marital satisfaction assessment identifying areas of strength and improvement\n\nWHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?\n\nMarried couples (both husband and wife must attend)\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \nJOSEPH CHAN\, M. SOCIAL WORK\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)\nMr Joseph Chan holds a Master of Social Work and MA (Pastoral Studies). He has more than 15 years of counselling and social work experience and is trained in Gottman Method Couple Therapy\, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy\, and Problem Gambling Intervention. He is a Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 9 February 2020 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nWe will be in touch with you with regards to the method of payment.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/happily-ever-after-cultivating-marriage-resiliency/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191102T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191102T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20191225T073522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T063545Z UID:12664-1572701400-1572712200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: HELPING CHILDREN BUILD RESILIENCE DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop on helping children to build resilience in the modern world today.\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nBullying in primary schools and on social media are a growing concern. However\, some children are more susceptible to experiencing increased anxiety\, low moods and poor self-esteem as a result. What makes some children more resilient in the face of such social challenges? This workshop uses an evidence-based approach to answer this vital question\, and provides parents\, caregivers\, and teachers with practical tips to support primary school children. \n  \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN? \n\nUnderstanding bullying and its impact\nPractical first steps if your child is bullied\nResearch studies about key aspects of resilience in children\nWays to improve the resilience of your child\n\n  \n WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? \n\nParents\, caregivers\, or teachers of children in primary school\nAnyone interested in understanding and building up resilience in primary school children\n\n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \nDR MATTHEW LIM\, D.PHIL (OXFORD)\, PH.D (UCL)\nDr Matthew Lim completed his specialist training in child and adolescent mental health services. This has given him the experience of working with high-risk individuals with severe emotion regulation difficulties\, and children and adolescents with mood and anxiety concerns. Matthew also completed his training in the social service sector\, offering individual consultancy and group workshops to foster parents. His clinical and consultancy work has been informed by behavioural\, cognitive\, systemic and attachment ideas. He is currently working in a tertiary mental health clinic and teaches clinical psychology in a local university. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK\n“New perspectives shared and questions raised were thought-through and answered sincerely.” \n  \n“Informative trainer who provides examples and takes questions readily.” \n  URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/helping_children_build_resilience_workshop/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20200101T052426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T063733Z UID:12724-1569765600-1569776400@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: PREVENTING DEMENTIA IN OLDER ADULTS DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop on evidence-based strategies to reduce cognitive decline.\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nDementia is a growing mental health problem in Singapore\, and its impact on the individual\, family and community is significant. Fortunately\, research has increasingly shown that simple changes to daily habits can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older adults. These strategies span the spiritual\, physical\, emotional\, intellectual\, and social domains of life. \n  \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN? \n\nThe features of dementia and how it develops\nCommon medical and psychological interventions that slow its progress\nPractical strategies that healthy people can use to prevent dementia in themselves and their elderly relatives and friends\n\n  \n WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? \n\nHealthy older adults who desire to age well\nOlder adults who are concerned about minor memory problems\nAdult children concerned for their elderly parents and relatives\n\n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nDR LEW YII JEN\, M.MED IN FAMILIY MEDICINE\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)\nDr Lew Yii Jen is leading a cluster of several primary care centres in Singapore and has practiced medicine as a family physician for over 20 years. Dr Lew obtained his Masters of Medicine in Family Medicine from the National University of Singapore\, and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians Singapore. He also obtained his MA (Pastoral Studies) from the Asian Pastoral Institute. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK\n“Speaker is very knowledgeable and engaging. There is good interaction and participation!” \n  \n“The workshop has increased my knowledge of the subject and prompted me to live more healthily.” \n  URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/preventing_dementia_in_older_adults/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190728T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T025301 CREATED:20200101T065535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T084555Z UID:12743-1564322400-1564333200@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this workshop on applying mental health first aid and helping others in crisis.\n  \nBACKGROUND\nMental health problems can affect anyone in their lifetime. Equipping yourself with mental health first aid enables you to provide help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Your help can make a difference in someone’s life. \n  \nWHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO LEARN? \n\nSigns and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults\, e.g. depression & anxiety\nWays to provide initial help before professional help is available\nInformation on various professional help for the person in need\n\n  \n WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? \n\nVolunteers and peer supporters\nParents\, relatives and friends concerned for people they know\n\n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \nDR EILEEN CHUA\, PH.D\, MA (APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY)\, MA (PASTORAL STUDIES)\n\n\n\n\nDr Eileen Chua holds a PhD\, MA (Applied Psychology) and MA (Pastoral Studies) and has over 15 years of counselling and social work experience working with individuals and families in the community\, school and hospital setting. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers and a member of the Singapore Association for Counselling and Singapore Psychological Society. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n PARTICIPANTS’ FEEDBACK\n“Trainer is well versed and very experienced. Her personal sharing makes it relatable and easy for one to draw parallel to own experience and assess how one can act correctly. Framework provided is easily applicable!” \n  \n“Dr Eileen was able to engage with the audience & shared many practical examples which greatly helped me to have a better understanding of the notes. She was also patient in answering questions from the audience & there was not a single dull moment. Greatly enjoyed myself!” \n  URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/mental-health-first-aid-2019/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR