SHKP Club organized an 'Overcoming adversity with children' seminar on 23 May with Psychologist Professor Lee Man Yuk Ching talking about how parents could help children cope with adversities in life.
This seminar was well-received; with most of the attendants were parents and kids. Member said that they will practice speaker's advice in daily life.
Dr. Lee said that one must learn to be realistic when coping with a crisis. She explained American Psychologist Abraham H. Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs Theory, namely, needs for physiological fulfillment, safety, affection and belonging, esteem as well as self-Actualization. The Club will continue to stage more family oriented activities and seminars for members to promote domestic harmony.
Dr Man's seven recommendations to build resilience
- Be realistic and adjust expectation
- Be aware of one's emotions
- Think positive
- Find alternatives
- Live for today
- Stay healthy
- Be thankful for life
