WORKS

HUMOR, HA HA, AND HOPE

Using Humor, Laughter and Cognitive Awareness

to Increase Mental Wellness

This workshop explores and incorporates the use of humor,

laughter and cognitive awareness for increasing feelings of well-being.

THIS IS A WORKSHOP LIKE NO OTHER YOU HAVE ATTENDED!

CEUs and FUN!

Learn how you can use these methods for yourself

and to help those you serve.

OBJECTIVES

Participants will use self-assessment tools for identification of sense of humor and will be instructed on how to use tools with clients.

Distinguish difference between humor and laughter and its potential impact on emotional wellness.

Participants will be able to explain benefits of laughter on physical and mental health.

Integrative, experiential method of instruction will demonstrate positive effects of laughter on mood and emotional well-being.

Participants will increase awareness and methods for using humor, laughter, and thinking patterns as complementary method for increasing mental wellness and will be able to incorporate methods with clients.

DEBORAH RAWLINGS

LCSW-C, CLL (Certified Laughter Leader)

Founded Joy Journey Consultant Services, LLC as a means for sharing a message of hope and joy. In her experiences as a human being and a social worker she finds many people have thoughts and feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. One method for change comes through viewing life differently. She helps others change their thinking patterns and helps them learn to look for joy in small, everyday occurrences. Deborah also practices and teaches using humor and laughter to increase feelings of well-being.