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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240727T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240727T123000
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Forever Young: Aging with Success
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn about practical tools to navigate older adulthood with vitality and foster resilience in the face of challenges\nSingaporeans are living longer than any previous generation\, but they may also live with more chronic health conditions and fear of cognitive decline. We invite you to participate in our upcoming holistic workshop designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate older adulthood with vitality. In this workshop\, we will delve into the physical and cognitive changes associated with aging\, offering participants insights into sustaining optimal health and mobility as they enter this phase of life. \nThrough small group discussions and reflective exercises\, participants will foster resilience in the face of challenges such as life transitions and physical decline. Moreover\, we will delve into preventative health strategies and explore the contribution of healthy attitudes towards aging and spirituality for holistic well-being\, personal growth\, and community connections. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand the physical and cognitive changes associated with aging and how to maintain physical health and mobility\nExplore preventative health strategies to promote healthy aging and preventing age-related diseases including cognitive decline\nLearn about the psychological and social aspects of aging\, including emotional well-being\nExplore the role of spirituality and personal wisdom for wellbeing\, personal growth\, and community\nLearn practical strategies of budgeting for your retirement\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nThe “young-old” (ages 65 to 74 years) who are interested in maintaining their physical\, cognitive\, and emotional well-being as they age\nFamily members or friends who provide support for older adults and want to better assist them in aging well\nProfessionals and volunteers who work with older adults and want to enhance their understanding of aging-related issues\nRepresentatives from community organizations\, senior centres\, and religious institutions interested in promoting successful aging\nAnyone interested in learning about the challenges and opportunities associated with aging\n\nAbout the Speakers\nDr. Lew Yii Jen\n \nMBBS (S’pore)\, M Med (Family Medicine\, S’pore)\, FCFPS (S’pore)\n \nYii Jen is a practicing family physician who obtained his Master of Medicine\, Family Medicine from the National University of Singapore and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians\, Singapore\, FCFP(S). He has held senior positions in various health organisations\, promoting comprehensive and integrated care of chronic health patients. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies. \n  \nMs. Alice Tan Guong Khim\n\nMA (Counselling and Community Work)\, MBA\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\, FCCA\, ISCA\n\n \nAlice is currently counselling at Care Corner Singapore and has previously completed counselling placements at the Farrer Park and Simei Care and Counselling Centre. She was also involved in rehabilitation programmes at the Hiding Place and Tamar Village Mercy Centre as part of her community work practicum. In the spirit of lifelong learning\, and to equip herself in professional counselling\, she picked up a Master of Arts in Counselling and Community Work as a second career. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 25 Jul 2024 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-forever-young-aging-with-success/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240928T123000
DTSTAMP:20240531T144606Z
CREATED:20240531T144429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144606Z
UID:13866-1727515800-1727526600@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Heart-to-Heart: Intimacy in Marriage
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn good communication skills to increase marital satisfaction\nGood communication increases marital satisfaction and helps to build deep bonds in a marriage. Compared to other relationships\, good communication in marriages not only increases marital satisfaction but builds deep bonds. It also fosters trust\, understanding\, and emotional intimacy on a much deeper level. However\, achieving good communication in marriage can be challenging. Couples may face barriers such as differences in communication styles\, past unresolved conflicts\, and external stressors that can hinder effective communication. It requires effort\, patience\, and a willingness to actively listen and understand each other’s perspectives \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nThis workshop aims to help married couples maintain a strong and happy marriage through: \n\nUnderstanding the cost and benefits of communication and intimacy in marriage\nEnhancing communication skills to meet each other’s needs and navigate conflicts\nCultivating various aspects of intimacy in marriage\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nMarried couples who wish to strengthen their relationship\, improve communication\, and deepen their emotional connection\nNewlyweds who want to establish healthy foundation for their marriage\nCouples experiencing communication difficulties\, conflicts\, or challenges in their marriage and seek guidance on how to overcome them\nPremarital couples who want to learn effective communication skills to navigate potential conflicts\nIndividuals who are interested in improving their communication skills and understanding of intimacy with their partners\n\nAbout the Speakers\nDr. Steven Tham Chee Kin\n\nPhD (Psychology)\, MSocSc (Counselling)\n\n \nSteven’s 20 years of counselling experience covers a variety of issues such as marital and family conflicts\, sexuality issues\, work stress\, anxiety\, depression\, and grief. He provides clinical supervision to lead counsellors and senior counsellors\, and is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Steven celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary this year and has 3 adult children. \n  \n\nMs. Angeline Yap\n\nMA (Counselling and Community Work)\n \nAngeline is currently working as a counsellor at a private hospital. During and after her counselling practicums in various community agencies and a nursing home\, she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. She has counselled on multiple issues\, including depression\, anxiety\, stress\, sleep disturbances\, grief\, addiction\, relationships\, and self development. She is a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and has been happily married for the last 25 years. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 26 Sep 2024 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-heart-to-heart-intimacy-in-marriage/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20240909T062504Z
CREATED:20240908T070738Z
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UID:13848-1729933200-1729944000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2024
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 or wish to strengthen their marriage foundation.\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$350 (without personality profiling)\nNon-member’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\n  \nOCT 24\n\n\nSession 1: Sat 26 Oct\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 2: Sat 26 Oct\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 3: Sat 2 Nov\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 4: Sat 2 Nov\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 5: Sat 9 Nov\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 6: Sat 9 Nov\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nFREE ONLINE PREVIEW\nDate: 5 Oct 2024 \nTime: 10 am \nClick HERE to Register! \n  \nREGISTRATION (FOR THE 6 SESSIONS)\nPlease register using this form. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 12 Oct 2024 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.\n\nFor queries\, please contact joseph.chan@api.edu.sg
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2024/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Course,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241130T123000
DTSTAMP:20240531T145415Z
CREATED:20240531T145415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T145415Z
UID:13868-1732959000-1732969800@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: “Gen Z can!” Empowering Youths to Achieve
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants gain insights and practical tools for supporting and empowering the next generation as they navigate the complexities of the modern world\nFor the first time in history\, we have a generation of youth that do not know a world without the internet. As true digital natives\, they are a unique generation unlike the ones before. We invite you to participate in a workshop that discusses the unique characteristics\, talents\, and challenges facing Generation Z youth (aged 12 to 27 years). \nExplore the profound impact of technology and digital culture\, along with the mental health challenges prevalent among Gen Z. Engage in discussions on the importance of career guidance and strategies for fostering resilience and emotional intelligence. Join us to gain insights and practical tools for supporting and empowering the next generation as they navigate the complexities of the modern world. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand the unique characteristics and traits of Gen Z youth\, including their talents\, values\, preferences\, and challenges\nExamine the mental health challenges faced by Gen Z\nDiscuss the importance of career guidance in helping Gen Z navigate their future paths and make informed decisions\nDiscuss effective ways to relate to and nurture Gen Z while helping them cope with their challenges\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nParents of Gen Z youth\nTeachers\, educators\, and coaches working with adolescents and young adults\nSchool and university counsellors\, career advisors\nYouth group leaders and mentors\nProfessionals working with youth populations\nHuman resources professionals involved in hiring young talent\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nDr. Loke Keng Choong\nPhD (Applied Psychology)\, MA (Applied Psychology) \n\n \nKeng Choong works as a counselling psychologist in a government ministry and works primarily with the Gen Z population. He has 20 years of counselling experience in various settings\, including the social service and healthcare sectors. He is registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling as a registered counsellor\, and the Singapore Psychological Society as a registered psychologist. In addition\, he is a registered clinical supervisor with these two professional bodies. \n  \n\nMr. Lim Cheng Yong\n\nMPsy (Clinical Psychology)\n\n \nCheng Yong works as a clinical psychologist with a local hospital after serving as an educator in the local education system for the past 30 years and offering career counselling to Gen Z youth. In his clinical training\, he worked with patients with anxiety\, depression\, and those coping with grief from loss\, amongst other mental health conditions. His primary psychotherapy modalities are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 Nov 2024 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-gen-z-can-empowering-youths-to-achieve/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250125T123000
DTSTAMP:20241213T044953Z
CREATED:20240930T120351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T044953Z
UID:13875-1737797400-1737808200@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: “Can Talk Meh?": Talking Sex and Gender with Children
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants gain insights to effectively address and understand children’s inquiries and anxieties regarding sex and gender\nEngaging in conversations about sexuality with children can present challenges for many Christian parents\, such as discussing the birds and bees and addressing risks like internet pornography. This professional workshop provides participants with essential insights to effectively address and understand children’s inquiries and anxieties regarding sex and gender. \nAttendees will acquire practical strategies for initiating and sustaining open\, honest discussions that are in harmony with Christian values and principles. This includes an examination of how developmental stages\, media\, and cultural influences shape children’s perspectives on sexuality. Join us to enhance confidence in navigating these crucial conversations within the context of Christian parenting. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n●      Adapt conversations about sexuality that is age appropriate\n●      Understand Biblical perspectives to sex and sexuality issues and parents’ roles in this conversation\n●      ⁠Discuss the impact of media and peers on children’s understanding of sexuality\n●      Develop open and honest communication about sexuality within the context of Christian values\n●      Explore common questions and concerns that children may have about sexuality \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n●      Christian parents of children and adolescents\n●      Youth group leaders\, advisors\, and mentors\n●      Sunday school teachers and Christian educators\n●      Pastors and religious leaders involved in family ministry\n●      Professionals interested in integrating faith-based approaches in counselling \nAbout the Speakers\n\nMs Jacinda Tan\nMA (Applied Psychology)\, BA Hons (Social Science) in Social Work \n\n \n Jacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in both children\, youth and family work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk\, protection of children\, offending youths and adults. Adopting a systems perspective\, she also works with stakeholders including parents\, extended family and schools. She currently leads a team at work and is also a serving children’s church teacher in her local church. \n  \n\nMr. David Ho\n\nMA (Counselling & Community Service)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\n\n \nDavid is a volunteer counsellor with several Family Service Centres and has counselled youths\, adults\, and married couples on family issues. He is also a volunteer at half-way houses for drug offenders seeking to transit back to society. He is a civil engineer and works in the Oil and Gas Industry. David serves as a church elder and supervises house groups and chairs the Facilities & Assets Management of his church. He is also kept busy as a father of 4 children. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23 Jan 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-can-talk-meh-talking-sex-and-gender-with-children/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250301T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250301T163000
DTSTAMP:20250201T041705Z
CREATED:20250201T040836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T041705Z
UID:13888-1740821400-1740846600@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2025
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 or wish to strengthen their marriage foundation.\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 \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$350 (without personality profiling)\nNon-member’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\n  \nMar 25\n\n\nSession 1: Sat 1 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 2: Sat 1 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 3: Sat 8 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 4: Sat 8 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 5: Sat 15 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 6: Sat 15 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pmm \n\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nFREE ONLINE PREVIEW\nDate: 15 Feb 2025 \nTime: 2 pm \nClick HERE to Register! \n  \nREGISTRATION (FOR THE 6 SESSIONS)\nPlease register using this form. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23 Feb 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.\n\nFor queries\, please contact Joseph at (65)6011-1346 or joseph.chan@api.edu.sg
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2025/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20250117T092709Z
CREATED:20240930T122313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T092709Z
UID:13876-1742635800-1742646600@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: Healing Presence: Contemplative Meditation for Self-care
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation\nOver the last decade\, mental health services have promoted meditation for self-care\, but these practices do not typically include Christian contemplative meditation. In this workshop\, led by a pastor and a clinical psychologist\, participants will explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation. \nThe workshop offers practical skills for integrating contemplation into daily self-care routines and uncovers its profound benefits for spiritual formation. Join the discussion to address common challenges in maintaining a regular contemplative practice and work towards an enriched spiritual journey of holistic wellness. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand the concept of contemplative meditation and its roots within the Christian tradition\nUnderstand the distinction between mindfulness and contemplative meditation practices\nExplore the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation for personal wellness\, including stress reduction\, emotional regulation\, and increased self-awareness\nDevelop skills for incorporating contemplation into daily soul-care routines\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nChristian interested in deepening their spiritual practice with contemplative meditation techniques\nMental Health Professionals who want to incorporate contemplative practices into their therapeutic approach for Christian clients\nChurch workers and leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of Christian contemplative meditation for pastoral care and spiritual guidance\nAnyone looking to improve their overall well-being through spiritual practices\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nPastor Choo May Eng Jodi\nMTh (Theology)\, MDiv\, GradDip (Spiritual Direction) \n\n \nMay Eng completed her divinity postgraduate training at Trinity Theological College\, Singapore\, with her Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. She teaches courses including Systematic Theology\, Survey of Church History\, and Foundations for Spiritual Disciplines at the Asian Pastoral Institute. May Eng has also published in various theological journals like the Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology and Church & Society in Asia and is the centre pastor of the Crystal Tabernacle. \n  \n\nDr. Matthew Lim\n\nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil\, GradDip (Pastoral Studies)\n\n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services and has supported adults with severe emotional and social difficulties and a history of childhood adversities. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. His clinical and consultancy work has been informed by contemporary “third-wave” meditative psychotherapy practices. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 20 Mar 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-healing-presence-contemplative-meditation-for-self-care/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250531T123000
DTSTAMP:20250413T111738Z
CREATED:20250413T111623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111738Z
UID:13892-1748683800-1748694600@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: Long-Term Effects of Trauma: From Childhood to Adulthood (Re-run) 2025
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn about long-term effects of trauma and how to create a supportive environment for individuals with such experiences \nWe invite you to an exploration of the intricate interplay between early life experiences and adult mental wellness. Through this workshop\, we will unravel the profound impact of childhood family dysfunction and traumatic events such as abuse and neglect\, shedding light on their enduring effects well into adulthood. Drawing upon robust research findings and compelling case studies\, attendees will embark on a journey of understanding\, gaining insights into the underlying mechanisms that link childhood trauma to heightened susceptibility to emotional\, behavioural\, and social challenges in later life. \nBy the workshop’s conclusion\, attendees will emerge equipped with a foundational understanding of the links between childhood adversity and adult well-being. With this knowledge\, attendees will be better able to foster genuine empathy and support for individuals who have faced such adversities. Join us as we cultivate resilience and compassion together. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nRecognise the various forms of childhood trauma and adversity\nIdentify common signs of mental distress resulting from childhood adversity\nUnderstand the neurological and psychological mechanisms underlying these links\nLearn how to create a supportive environment and provide appropriate resources for such individuals\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nCommunity professionals who work with adults with a difficult childhood (counsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, support workers\, medical professionals)\nEducators and youth workers interested to mitigate the impact of childhood trauma\nIndividuals with a personal or professional interest in trauma-informed care\nAnyone interested in understanding the intersection of childhood trauma and adult mental health for personal or professional development\n\nAbout the Speakers\nDr. Matthew Lim\nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil \n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services\, and has supported adults with severe emotional and social difficulties and a history of childhood adversities. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. \n  \nMs. Jacinda Tan\nMA (Applied Psychology)\, BA Hons (Social Science) in Social Work \n \nJacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in both children and youth work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk\, protection of children\, offending youths and adults\, including those with mental illness. She currently leads a team at work and supervises social work interns. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 29 May 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-long-term-effects-of-trauma-from-childhood-to-adulthood-re-run-2025/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250726T123000
DTSTAMP:20250613T080609Z
CREATED:20250607T123524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T080609Z
UID:13893-1753522200-1753533000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: The Resilient Teacher:  Surviving to Thriving
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop for educators to discover the key elements of a resilient teacher\, become more self-aware\, and recognise their developmental stage as a teacher and the support they need\nThe work of an educator is meaningful and rewarding\, as teachers find satisfaction in witnessing the growth and development of the students under their care while also experiencing personal and professional growth. Nevertheless\, teaching as a career can be stressful and often physically and mentally depleting\, as teachers juggle various roles\, teaching workloads\, and duties while trying to meet the expectations of both themselves and stakeholders. \nThis workshop aims to provide an opportunity for educators to discover the key elements of a resilient teacher\, become more aware of their sense of self and the inner compass that guides them in their work\, and recognise their developmental stage as a teacher and the corresponding support needed. It also explores the value of self-care\, peer support\, and reflective practice—key elements in sustaining teachers in their day-to-day work. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nBecome more aware of their sense of self-concept and self-esteem as teachers\nRevisit their inner compass for teaching\nBe aware of the various career stages in teaching and the support needed\nLearn tips for maintaining personal wellbeing\nBe aware of the value of reflective practice\nBe aware of the importance of peer support\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nTeachers across all levels seeking to sustain their well-being and purpose in teaching\nBeginning teachers looking to build resilience early in their careers\nExperienced educators navigating career transitions or seeking renewed motivation\nHeads of department or those in mentoring roles who support the professional development of colleagues\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nDr. Steven Tham Chee Kin \nPhD (Psychology)\, MSocSc (Counselling) \n\n \nWith 20 years of counselling experience\, Steven has supported clients facing a broad spectrum of issues\, including marital and family conflicts\, sexuality concerns\, workplace stress\, anxiety\, depression\, and grief. He also provides clinical supervision to lead counsellors and senior counsellors\, and is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Steven currently serves as the Head of Faculty for Health Sciences at a private institution. \n  \n\nMr. Lim Cheng Yong\nMPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, Dip (Dept Mgt)\, PGDE(Sec)\n\n \nCheng Yong works as a clinical psychologist at a local hospital after serving as an educator in the local education system for the past 30 years. As an educator\, he had varied experiences in teacher professional development and student development\, and he worked across ministries as well as within school settings. He has taught in both secondary schools and a Junior College\, taking on roles such as Head of Department and Year Head\, and also served as a Guidance Officer with the Ministry of Education. In 1998\, he was conferred the Caring Teacher Award\, and in 2006\, he was a finalist for the President’s Award for Teachers. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 24 Jul 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-the-resilient-teacher-surviving-to-thriving/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20251004T090657Z
CREATED:20250921T082304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T090657Z
UID:13898-1762592400-1762606800@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Community Event: House Cleaning 2025
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, with Montfort Care\, is organizing a house cleaning event in Marine Parade. Volunteers will help with cleaning and light painting to brighten homes and improve living conditions.\nJoin us and make a difference!\nImportant\n\nMinimum age to participate: 16 years old\n(For participants aged 16–17 years a parent/guardian signature is required. Please download the indemnity form\, have it signed\, and bring it along on the day of the event or upload the signed indemnity form during registration).\nAll participants must complete this online registration\, including the indemnity & consent declaration.\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 26 Oct 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the event will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received before 20 Oct 2025.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the event. However\, your place on the event can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/community-event-house-cleaning-2025/
LOCATION:Marine Parade\, Marine Parade\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20251129T123000
DTSTAMP:20250921T064410Z
CREATED:20250921T064410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T064410Z
UID:13896-1764408600-1764419400@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: Strategies for Engaging Young Children and Families in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop for professionals who work with young children and families in crisis to understand how adversity and trauma affect the body\, mind and relationships in early childhood\nWorking with young children and families in crisis can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. This workshop will support professionals in understanding how adversity and trauma affect the body\, mind and relationships in early childhood. Through case examples and practical tools\, participants will explore ways to engage families with sensitivity\, strengthen children’s capacity for emotional regulation\, and partner with caregivers to create safe\, supportive environments. The session will also highlight strategies for maintaining professional resilience and well-being while supporting families through difficult experiences. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nExplain how trauma affects the brain\, body\, and behaviour\nRecognise how trauma influences young children’s development and family life\nApply practical tools for trauma-informed communication and assessment\nSupport children’s self-regulation and guide caregivers in doing the same\nStrengthen self-awareness and self-care practices to prevent vicarious trauma\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nCommunity professionals working with children or families with young children (e.g.\, counsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, support workers\, medical professionals)\nEducators and youth workers interested in mitigating the impact of crisis and trauma on families\nIndividuals with a personal or professional interest in crisis and trauma\nAnyone seeking to develop practical engagement skills for working with children and families in crisis\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nMr Joseph Chan \nEdD (Traumatology Track) (Studies)\, Master (Social Work)\, BPsy \n\n \nJoseph has worked in the social service sector for more than 20 years. In his time as a social worker and head of a Family Service Centre\, he witnessed the impact that conflictual family relationships\, addictions\, and financial difficulties on family life. He also headed a Family Resource Centre and supported ex-offenders in their rehabilitation journeys. From 2016 to 2018\, he chaired the Family Violence Work Group in the Ang Mo Kio Region. He is a registered social worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers. \n  \n\nMs. Eileen Boey\nMEd (Educational Leadership in Practice) (Studies)\, BA (Early Childhood Education)\n\n \nEileen is an early childhood leader with specialised training in crisis support for young children. She has taught across all age groups and advanced to training and mentoring leaders from diverse backgrounds. With more than 15 years of experience in curriculum\, quality assurance\, and trauma-informed practice\, Eileen has supported educators and families in Singapore and Southeast Asia. She is recognised for combining deep compassion with high professional standards\, inspiring others to build resilience in children and families facing crisis. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 27 Nov 2025 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-strategies-for-engaging-young-children-and-families-in-crisis/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260131T095857Z
CREATED:20260131T050011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T095857Z
UID:13894-1772874000-1772901000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Sacred Steps: A Journey Worth Preparing For
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 or wish to strengthen their marriage foundation.\nUNIQUENESS OF THE COURSE\nOverview\nWorkshops in this course will be taught by a multidisciplinary team of professionals from varied disciplines including counselling\, psychology\, and social work\, and are qualified in their respective fields of study. All 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\, some 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. \nPersonality Profiling\nCouples undergo a psychometric Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA)\, followed by a one-hour counselling feedback session with a qualified counsellor.\nThis assessment helps couples better understand each other’s strengths and growth areas\, and this self-understanding complements the material covered in the three-day pre-marital counselling workshop. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThe course is suitable for couples 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  \nCURRICULUM\nThis pre-marital counselling course covers the following: \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  \nSCHEDULE\n2026 run \nDay 1: Sat 7 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm\nDay 2: Sat 14 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm\nDay 3: Sat 28 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm \n  \nTRAINERS\nDr. Loke Keng Choong\nPhD (Applied Psychology)\, MA (Applied Psychology)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\nKeng Choong has 20 years of counselling experience. He is a registered counsellor\, psychologist\, and supervisor with both the Singapore Association for Counselling and the Singapore Psychological Society. \nDr. Steven Tham Chee Kin\nPhD (Psychology)\, MSocSc (Counselling)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\nWith 20 years of counselling experience\, He is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. \nMr. Joseph Chan\nEdD (studies)\, Master (Social Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\, GradDip (Social Work)\nJoseph has worked as a social worker for more than 20 years. He is currently reading a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University. \nMs. Tay Swee Hong\nMaster (Counselling)\, BDiv\nSwee Hong was a part-time senior counsellor at a local university. \nMr. David Ho\nMA (Counselling & Community Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\nDavid is a qualified counsellor volunteering with several Family Service Centres\, and has counselled married couples on family issues. \nMr. Jeffrey Chin\nMA (Counselling & Community Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\nJeffrey is a qualified counsellor at a private counselling centres \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  \nFEES PER COUPLE\nFees with Personality Profiling \n\nBoth partners are members – $810\nBoth partners are non-members – $950\nOnly one partner is a member – $880\n\nFees without Personality Profiling \n\nBoth partners are non-members – $700\n\n  \nFREE ONLINE PREVIEW\nDate: 22 Feb 2026 \nTime: 3pm to 3:30am \nClick HERE to register for the Preview! \n  \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nREGISTRATION\nClick HERE to register for the run. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 Feb 2026 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the course will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the course.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the course.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.\n\nFor queries\, please contact us at (65)6011-1346 or enquiry@apicarecounselling.com.sg.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/sacred-steps-a-journey-worth-preparing-for-pre-marital-counselling-course/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Course
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260215T065101Z
CREATED:20260212T065037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T065101Z
UID:13905-1774690200-1774715400@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Walking With the Broken-hearted: An Integrative Christian Perspective on Grief and Depression
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop for participants to appreciate grief and clinical depression through psychological and Christian lenses.\nGrief and depression are common human experiences\, yet many Christians struggle to understand them without guilt or confusion. This public workshop offers an integrative Christian perspective that brings together psychological insight\, theological wisdom\, and pastoral sensitivity. \nParticipants will learn to appreciate grief and clinical depression through both psychological and Christian lenses\, normalising grief and lament as alternative responses to loss. The workshop will help attendees discern when grief remains a healthy process and when it may develop into clinical depression\, requiring additional care. It will also introduce Christian spiritual resources for recovery that support believers who are suffering\, as well as practical steps for assessing and managing suicide risk systematically and responsibly. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nAppreciate grief and clinical depression using both psychological and theological lensesNormalise grief and lament within the Christian faith\nDiscern when grief becomes depression\nIntegrate practical Christian spiritual resources for recovery\nUnderstand suicide risk and establish a framework for assessing and managing risk\nEngage in participative learning through case studies\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nChristians interested in understanding and improving their own mental healthChristian leaders who want to learn how to respond thoughtfully to those in their care\nFamily members and friends supporting someone who is grieving or depressed\nProfessionals in caring roles who support Christian clients\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nDr Matthew Lim \nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil\, GradDip in Pastoral Studies \n\n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services and has supported adolescents and adults with severe emotional difficulties and histories of childhood adversity. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society\, and he actively serves in the counselling ministry of his local church. \n  \n\nMr. Lim Cheng Yong\nMPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, MA in Pastoral Studies\n\n \nCheng Yong is currently a clinical psychologist at a public hospital\, working with a range of patients from youth to the elderly. Prior to this\, he served as an educator in the local education system for 30 years. In his work as an educator\, Cheng Yong received the Caring Teachers Award; as a healthcare professional\, he received the Best Newcomer Award. His late-career switch was driven by a call to mend broken lives in mental health. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 25 Mar 2026 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/walking-with-the-broken-hearted-an-integrative-christian-perspective-on-grief-and-depression/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260725T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T034732Z
CREATED:20260407T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T034732Z
UID:13908-1784971800-1784997000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Workshop: Long-Term Effects of Trauma: From Childhood to Adulthood 2026
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn about long-term effects of trauma and how to create a supportive environment for individuals with such experiences \n \nWe invite you to an exploration of the intricate interplay between early life experiences and adult mental wellness. Through this workshop\, we will unravel the profound impact of childhood family dysfunction and traumatic events such as abuse and neglect\, shedding light on their enduring effects well into adulthood. Drawing upon robust research findings and compelling case studies\, attendees will gain insights into the underlying mechanisms that link childhood trauma to heightened susceptibility to emotional\, behavioural\, and social challenges in later life. \nBy the workshop’s conclusion\, participants will be better equipped with a foundational understanding of the links between childhood adversity and adult well-being. With this knowledge\, you will be better able to foster genuine empathy and support for individuals who faced past adversities. Join us as we cultivate resilience and compassion together. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nRecognise the various forms of childhood trauma and adversity\nIdentify common signs of mental distress resulting from childhood adversity\nUnderstand the neurological and psychological mechanisms underlying these links\nLearn how to create a supportive environment and provide appropriate resources for such individuals\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nCommunity professionals who work with adults with a difficult childhood (counsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, support workers\, medical professionals)\nEducators and youth workers interested to mitigate the impact of childhood trauma\nIndividuals with a personal or professional interest in trauma-informed care\nAnyone interested in understanding the intersection of childhood trauma and adult mental health for personal or professional development\n\nAbout the Speakers\nDr. Matthew Lim\nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil \n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services and has supported adults with severe emotional and social difficulties and a history of childhood adversities. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. \n  \nMs. Jacinda Tan\nMA (Applied Psychology)\, BA Hons (Social Science) in Social Work \n \nJacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in both children and youth work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk\, protection of children\, offending youths and adults\, including those with mental illness. She currently leads a team at work and supervises social work interns. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23 Jul 2026 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-long-term-effects-of-trauma-from-childhood-to-adulthood-2026/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261031T100000
DTSTAMP:20260912T105628Z
CREATED:20260909T222004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T105628Z
UID:13880-1793433600-1793440800@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Community Event: Walk For Health 2026
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this community event to supermarket vouchers for vulnerable families in our community.\nWalk-for-Health is an initiative by South-East Community Development Council (SECDC) to invite the community to promote healthier living while enabling the public to contribute to a meaningful cause. As part of the community within South-east district\, API Care and Counselling has contributed to similar initiative since 2018 by mobilizing our families\, friends\, and associates to walk or run to help vulnerable families residing in the South East District. \nWHAT IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION \nTo participate in this event\, simply register online with the required information\, confirm your participation by making payment via PayNow\, and complete the  indemnity form. \nOn event day\, ensure you are appropriately attired for the walk/run and be sufficiently hydrated prior to the commencement of the walk/run. We aspire to collectively complete a 5km route. \nWHY YOU SHOULD COME FOR THE EVENT \nWalk-for-Health 2026 is an effort by API Care and Counselling to raise supermarket vouchers for vulnerable families in our community For every 1km walked\, $1 in supermarket vouchers will be raised for senior beneficiaries in the South East district\, with a collective target of 200\,000km to support between 1\,500 and 2\,000 senior beneficiaries\, each receiving $100 worth of supermarket vouchers fully funded by corporate and individual donors. \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 October 2026 \nPlease click HERE to Register. \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the event will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the event.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the event. However\, your place on the event can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/community-event-walk-for-health-2026/
LOCATION:Stadium Riverside Walk @ The Kallang (outside of Kallang Wave Mall)
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T110433Z
CREATED:20260929T110415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T110433Z
UID:13919-1794043800-1794069000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Building Strong Foundations for a Lifelong Marriage
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral A Biblical 2-Day Course for Christian Couples\nEvery marriage needs a strong foundation. Yours can start here. \nWhether you’re engaged\, newly married\, or simply want to invest in the relationship God has entrusted to you\, this course offers a practical\, biblically-grounded path to a marriage that lasts a lifetime. \nLed by experienced Christian counsellors\, psychologists\, and social workers — including husband-and-wife facilitator pairs with over 15 years of ministry experience — you’ll walk away with real tools for real life\, all rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture. \nWhat you’ll gain\n\nA God-Centred Marriage — biblical principles for a relationship rooted in genuine spiritual growth\nCovenant Partnership — how to build a lasting union grounded in faith\, mutual respect\, and sacred commitment\nBiblical Wisdom — practical\, real-world skills shaped by Scripture\n\n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThe course is suitable for couples 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  \nCourse Details\nDates: 7 November 2026 (Sat) & 14 November 2026 (Sat)\nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm\nVenue: Asian Pastoral Institute\nFees: $190/person (Member) / $235/person (Non-member)\nOptional: Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) personality profiling with professional feedback — $125/person \nSpaces are limited\, and the course runs only if a minimum number of participants register — book early to secure your place. \n  \nNot sure yet? Try it first\, free.\nJoin our free online preview on Sunday\, 11 October 2026\, 3:00–3:30pm for a taste of the course before you commit.\n[Register for the Free Preview HERE!] \n  \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nReady to invest in your marriage?\n[Register for the Course HERE!]\nTCM Church members: please consult your respective church centre pastor before registering.\nQuestions? Tel: 6011 1346 · Email: register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/building-strong-foundations-for-a-lifelong-marriage/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T104513Z
CREATED:20260916T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T104513Z
UID:13910-1795253400-1795264200@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:童年时期的创伤会影响成年后的身心健康吗?
DESCRIPTION:内容简介\n我们诚邀您一同探讨早期生活经历与成年后心理健康之间错综复杂的关联。通过本次工作坊，我们将深入剖析童年家庭功能失调以及虐待、忽视等创伤事件对个人产生的深远影响，揭示这些影响如何持续至成年之后。基于扎实的研究发现和真实的案例，参与者将了解童年创伤与成年后情绪、行为及社交困难之间的潜在机制，从而获得更深刻的认识。 \n工作坊结束时，参与者将掌握关于童年逆境与成年福祉之间关系的基础知识。凭借这一认知，您将能更好地对曾经经历逆境的人士抱持真正的同理心，并提供有效的支持。欢迎加入我们，一同培养韧性、传递同理心与关怀。 \n学习目标\n\n识别童年创伤与逆境的多种形式\n辨识童年逆境经历所导致的心理困扰的常见迹象\n理解支撑这些关联的神经与心理机制\n学习如何营造支持性的环境，并为每一位提供适当的资源\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n适合参加的人士\n\n从事成年服务，而且这些成年客户曾经历艰难童年的社区专业人士（心理辅导师、治疗师、社工、支援工作者、医疗专业人员）\n希望减轻童年创伤影响的教育工作者和青少年工作者\n对创伤知情照护有个人或专业兴趣的人士\n任何出于个人或职业发展目的，希望了解童年创伤与成年心理健康交叉关系的人士\n\n培训师简介\n陆景聪博士\n应用心理学博士，应用心理学硕士 \n \n景聪在一家政府部⻔担任辅导心理学家。他拥有20年在不同环境（包括社会服务和医疗领域）的心理辅导经验。他是新加坡辅导协会的注册心理辅导师，也是新加坡心理学会的注册心理学家。此外，他还在这两个专业机构注册为临床督导。 \n郑瑞鸿女士\n辅导学硕士，神学学士 \n \n瑞鸿在澳大利亚蒙纳士大学（新加坡校区）获得辅导学硕士学位。她的辅导培训使她有机会在一所本地大学中，帮助那些在竞争激烈且压力巨大的学术环境中努力寻找方向的年轻成年人。她的教牧辅导工作也包括帮助伴侣为婚姻做准备，以及帮助面临生活转变带来的挑战的年长者。 \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n报名须知\n报名方式 请填写此 [表格] 进行报名。 \n报名截止日期： 2026年11月14日 \n\n注意事项： \n\n\n名额确认： 只有在收到款项后，您的工作坊名额才会被正式确认。 \n\n\n付款期限： 请务必在工作坊开始前至少 2个工作日 完成付款。 \n\n\n退款政策： 请注意，若您无法参加工作坊，所缴费用将不予退还。但在这种情况下，您可以安排他人顶替您的名额。 \n\n\n咨询： 如有更多疑问，请联系主办方。
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/%e7%ab%a5%e5%b9%b4%e6%97%b6%e6%9c%9f%e7%9a%84%e5%88%9b%e4%bc%a4%e4%bc%9a%e5%bd%b1%e5%93%8d%e6%88%90%e5%b9%b4%e5%90%8e%e7%9a%84%e8%ba%ab%e5%bf%83%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7%e5%90%97/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20261128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260726T085112Z
CREATED:20260519T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T085112Z
UID:13913-1795856400-1795887000@apicarecounselling.com.sg
SUMMARY:Be the LIGHT: Crisis Support for Young Children 4-6 (BTL-YC) Blended Training
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants learn strategies to teach children skills to manage distress. \n \nThis course equips adults with a framework to support young children (3 to 6 years old) in the days to weeks after a crisis. As part of the framework\, adults will learn strategies to teach children skills to manage distress. All participants will receive an e-certificate from KKH’s Psychosocial Trauma Support Services (PTSS) unit. \nLearning Objectives\nFor adults to provide support to young children (4 to 6 years old) after crisis events through: \n\nAcquiring background knowledge relevant to providing crisis support\nLearning and applying crisis support framework:\n\n\nListen Actively\nIdentify Risk\nGive Information and Hope\nHelp with Coping Skills\nTalk about Support Options\n\n\nFramework includes strategies for classroom management and individual support post-crisis\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nPreschool staff (E.g.\, Early childhood educators\, Learning Support Educators)\nCommunity professionals (E.g.\, Social workers\, Counsellors)\nA Mental health background is not necessary\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nTraining Requirements\n\nPre-workshop self-paced online learning (approximately 210 min) – login details will be provided you 1 month before the event. Please complete this segment at your own time by 10 Oct to 16 Nov 2026\nAttend a full day face-to-face training on 28 Nov 2026\, 9.00am – 5.30pm at API\, 20 Aljunied Road Singapore 389805\nScore at least 80% in a post-course quiz and complete a course evaluation form within 2 weeks after the face-to-face training\nParticipants will need to commit to delivering the crisis support framework to 3 children (does not need to be clients)\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nAbout the Speakers\nMs. Eileen Boey\nMEd (Educational Leadership in Practice)\, BA (Early Childhood Education) \n \nEileen is an early childhood leader with specialised training in crisis support for young children. She has taught across all age groups and advanced to training and mentoring leaders from diverse backgrounds. With more than 15 years of experience in curriculum\, quality assurance\, and trauma-informed practice\, Eileen has supported educators and families in Singapore and Southeast Asia. She is recognised for combining deep compassion with high professional standards\, inspiring others to build resilience in children and families facing crisis. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 5 Oct 2026 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/be-the-light-crisis-support-for-young-children-4-6-btl-yc-blended-training/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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