Humor & Healing

Describes the different definitions of humor. Identifies the various theories of humor. Discusses the physiology and therapeutic effects of laughter. Discusses the use of humor in health care settings and the role of humor for health care professionals. Defines the relationship between children and humor and the elderly and humor. Identifies some strategies for adding humor to health care practices.

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Booklet (39 pages)

$30.00

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Hour 1

Introduction
Humor: What Is It?
Theories of Humor
The Physiology and Therapeutic Effects of Laughter

Hour 2

Humor in Health Care Settings
Communication
Social Functions
Psychological Functions
Humor in the Health Care Organization

Hour 3

Humor and Children
Humor and the Elderly
Becoming More Humorous
Humor Strategies
Conclusion

Learning Objectives

Describe the different definitions of humor.
Identify the various theories of humor.
Discuss the physiology and therapeutic effects of laughter.
Discuss the use of humor in health care settings and the role of humor for health care professionals.
Define the relationship between children and humor and the elderly and humor.
Identify some strategies for adding humor to health care practices.

Products specifications

Instructor	M. O'Brien, M.D.
More Information About This Course:	Humor & Healing accreditation
# of Pages	39
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	1.5 (Approved for NY)

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