CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF HUMOR IN THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS PART 1: THEORY, RATIONALE AND RESEARCH (3 CE)

Course overview

The “Clinical Applications of Humor in Therapeutic Relationships” Part 1 course is designed to introduce you to the “serious” nature of therapeutic humor. You will discover the therapeutic nature of humor, its potency as a healthful intervention, the theory and rationale for its application in helping relationships, and how it enhances communication and strengthens the therapeutic alliance. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the three core therapeutic impacts of humor 2. Identify the multiple therapeutic benefits of humor 3. Understand how humor memories can be used for therapeutic purposes 4. Distinguish between the physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits of humor 5. Understand the universal triggers of a humorous experience 6. Integrate positive psychology and humor 7. Understand the rationale and underpinnings for using humor in therapeutic relationships 8. Integrate a model of therapeutic humor with a fundamental model of health and wellness intervention 9. Identify fact and fiction related to the physiological benefits of humor 10. Differentiate between the experience of humor and the experience of laughter 11. Understand how humor relieves cognitive and emotional distress