Humor and Optimism as Tools for Good Health® is an interactive, upbeat workshop in which participants enjoy the positive dimensions of humor, laughter and play.

Learning to enjoy our lives is one of the greatest challenges we face as adults. Most of us, when given an opportunity to find the joy of life will make that choice.

This workshop is designed for anyone who is needing relief from their day-to-day frustrations by allowing for a constructive and enjoyable release of tension through laughter.

In order to provide an intellectual understanding of humor, participants are educated as to the latest research on the health benefits of humor as well as having numerous opportunities to experience their own joy.

Program Description

“Humor and Optimism as Tools for Good Health” provides a step-by-step approach for creating more joy and laughter in the lives of participants.

In order to create more humor, participants must learn to control those areas that block humor, such as stress. In addition, participants are taught how to cultivate a more positive frame of mind learning to direct their minds towards the positive .

Finally participants are provided with numerous experiences in which to practice humor. Some of the areas covered in this program include:

• Understanding and removing the blocks to humor;
• The Importance of Smiling;
• The Power of Being Optimistic and Having more Gratitude;
• The Psychochemistry of Humor;
• The Power of Appreciation;
• Studies Demonstrating the Positive Effects of Humor.

In addition, participants will be provided with numerous opportunities to experience laughter during class, through role playing, improvisational games, and written exercises.
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