Important Notice

This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg

About the programme

What is empathy and why does it matter? This talk offers you a chance to pause and ponder on the meaning of empathy. Participants will learn how to differentiate empathy and sympathy, and pick up practical skills on how they can better extend compassion to themselves and to others. 

About the speaker

Community Resource Engagement and Support Team (CREST) is a community-based programme that aims to serve as a community safety net to reach out to older persons at risk of/diagnosed with mental illness (e.g. depression/dementia). Through networking with community partners, CREST aims to address service gaps within the community for clients and their caregivers; and to ensure a continuum of care by supporting them in their basic emotional and mental health needs. We seek to promote early recognition of the signs and symptoms of depression and dementia, to encourage early diagnosis and intervention.

Online Programme/Event Administrative Information

• This programme is conducted entirely online. You may access Zoom via the app or using a web browser.
• Please ensure that you enter a valid email address as you will receive an email with the link to the online programme/event near the day of the programme/event.
• The link of the programme should not be shared with others.
• Do ensure you have a strong internet connection. Using your mobile data is not recommended.

The National Library Board, Singapore (NLB) reserves the right in its absolute discretion to disqualify or refuse admission to any registrant without any reason and notice.