Decoding Dysthymia in Older Persons
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Dysthymia, also known as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a chronic mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Recognizing and treating the condition is crucial as it impacts a person's well-being and the ability to manage stress effectively. Elderly with PDD often feel sad or low almost every day for at least two years. "I have always been this way," ...... "That's just how I am." ...... Learn how to recognize the early symptoms and their impact on older persons. Recommended for individuals, caregivers and families with elderlies.
Course Details
Nett Fee after Government subsidy S$30.00
Provider
Lions Befrienders
training@lb.org.sg
Duration
4 hours over 1 session
Contact
6375 8600
Commencement
21 May 2025
Registration
Open in April 2025
Venue
Blk 163, Stirling Road, Lions Befrienders Training Centre, #01-1220, Singapore 140163
Commencement
25 Jun 2025
Registration
Open in May 2025
Venue
Blk 163, Stirling Road, Lions Befrienders Training Centre, #01-1220, Singapore 140163
Trainer
Dan Ng
Muhammad Qayyum Bin Norshapiee
Shanon Lim Shien Wen
Course information is accurate as provided by course provider on 25 March 2025. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Trainer's Profile
Dan Ng
Dan is the Assistant Director of LBSA, HOD over Counselling, Research, Training & Volunteer Management departments. Dan has over a decade’s experience in the social sector and holds two Master’s Degrees in Social Science and Gerontology. He is a registered Counsellor (RegCLR) and Clinical Supervisor (RegClinSup) with Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). Dan is also ACLP and ACP/PPC trained. He is passionate about serving the elderly and believes in developing strong therapeutic relationships/alliances with his clients. He was also an ex-EXCO member of SAC and served as its 2nd Vice President, among other responsibilities.Muhammad Qayyum Bin Norshapiee
Muhammad is an experienced Counsellor with many years of experience in Social Work, Counselling and Befriending in the social service industry. He holds a Master's in Counselling (Flinders University), is ACTA certified, and specializes in the ministering of Grief and Loss teaching.
Shanon Lim Shien Wen
Armed with years of working in corporate and social services with organizations such as YWCA, SUN-DAC Centre and SG Enabled, Shanon specializes in the service scopes of Intellectual Disability, Youth-at-risk, Career Coaching and Environmental Space Safety. Shanon holds a Master's in Social Science (Counselling) and a Bachelor's in Science (Applied Psychology). He is currently a Case Manager with Lions Befrienders and is certified in Training and Assessment (ACTA) and Family Systemic Therapy.Reviews on Course
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