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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190929T170000
DTSTAMP:20200211T063733Z
CREATED:20200101T052426Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20190728T170000
DTSTAMP:20200824T084555Z
CREATED:20200101T065535Z
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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
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