BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//API Care and Counselling - ECPv6.16.2//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;VALUE=DATE:20201207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228 DTSTAMP:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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:20260520T034458 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