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Advances in Humor and Psychotherapy edited by William F. Fry, Jr. and Waleed A. SalamehHumor has now been accepted as a powerful psychotherapeutic tool. In this book, Drs. Fry and Salameh present compelling evidence for using humor with a wide range of clients. Provides both a theoretical and a practical understanding of the universal applications of humor in clinical practice. Includes numerous examples, case histories, techniques, and suggestions for effectively integrating humor into your therapy sessions with adults, children, and families.
Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient by Norman Cousins
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This is the book that started me thinking about humor and attitudes relationship to illness. This classic changed the way medicine looked at the affect of attitude on sickness and recovery.
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Compassionate Laughter: Jest for Your Health! by Patty Wooten
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Humor -- applied with compassion -- can promote healing for the body, mind and spirit. If you want to add laughter and humor to your expression of caring, this book will show you how and why. Any caregiver (professional, family member, or lay caregiver) will find this book extremely helpful. Readers will be introduced to a variety of techniques that bring humor theory and resources together for therapeutic effects. COMPASSIONATE LAUGHTER explores the value of laughter and suggests methods to incorporate humor into our plan of caring for others. |
Don't Get Mad, Get Funny! A Light-Hearted Approach to Stress Management by Leigh Anne Jasheway
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What's the easiest, most practical, and most affordable way to cope with stress? Respond to stress-filled days with the transforming power of laughter. Use this resource to enhance your stress management seminars as you add punch to your presentations and engage your listeners through the power of laughter.
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Gesundheit!: Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society Through Physician Service, Completmentary Therapies, Humor, and Joy. by Patch Adams MD
A book by a Doctor who practices at the Gesundheit Institute. This is a free clinic and the book describes their practice including the use of humor.
The Handbook of Humor: Clinical Applications in Psychotherapy by Elcha Shain Buckman (Editor)
Includes essage by nine mental health professions about the use of humor as a diagnostic tool and as a treatment to people with various diseases.
Handbook of Humor and Psychotherapy Advances in the Clinical Use of Humor edited by William F. Fry, Jr, and Waleed A. Salameh
The editors have brought together the pioneers and innovators in this field to share their scholarship and techniques. The result is a comprehensive presentation on the role of humor in psychotherapy.
Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit by Norman Cousins
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Chapter 10 "The Laughter Connection" discusses numerous studies that show the positive effects of laughter on the body and the mind. He discusses humor rooms, humor carts, closed circuit comedy channels and resources in humor and health.
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Practical ways of getting through tough times with humor. He wrote this after his beneficial experience with humor and his wife's bout with cancer.
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The book is widely used by companies that want to help employees learn to lighten up on the job. It is designed to help you learn to use humor in everyday life. Dr. McGhee is internationally known for his own research on humor, it's benefits, and the development of humor skills.
Heart, Humor and Healing: Quotes of Compassionate Comedy by Patty Wooten (Editor)
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A delightful collections of inspiring, fun-filled, and laughter-provoking quotes and stories designed to promote healing in the patient as well as the caregiver. This book has been created to offer patients, their families, and health care providers an alternative perspective to the sometimes frightening and frustrating experience of hospitalization or the challenges of illness. |
Humor and the Health Professions: The Therapeutic Use of Humor in Health Care, Second Edition, by Vera M. Robinson, EdD, RN
A timely update of one of the best-selling humor books in recent history. In this second edition, Dr. Robinson expands her discussion of the functions, purpose, and applications of humor in the health care environment. She has added new research that explores the roles of communication as well as the social and physiological functions of humor. The book also includes updated information on the effect of humor on mind/body interaction.
Humor and the Healing Arts: A Multimethod Analysis of Humor Use in Health Care by Athena du Pre
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Contents: Preface. Part I: Background. Introduction. Related Literature In Health Communication. Related Humor Literature. Conceptual Foundation. Overview. Part II: The Nature of Funny. About Phenomenology. The Essence of Funny. Funny in Relation to Health Care. Part III: Tones, Functions and Topics of Medical Setting Humor. The Ethnographic Approach. Torture by Hickey Machine. Discreet Humor in a Breast Care Center. Empathic Humor In a Doctor's Office. Overview and Significance of Humor in Medical Settings. Part IV: Humor and Appropriateness. The Rules of the Humor Game. Humor and the Code of Dignity. Humor and the Code of Compassion. Overview and Significance of Humor and Appropriateness. Part V: Humor Makes Sense of Problematic Situations. Ethnomethodological Approach. Candid Camera and Gestalt Psychology. Playful Management of Three Dilemmas. Laughter-Coated Complaints. Part VI: Conclusions. Summary. A Few Cautions. Limitations and Strengths. Suggestions for Application. Parting Observations. |
Light Dances: Illuminating Family's With Laughter & Love by Shirley K. Trout
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Parents receive hundreds of messages each week warning them of the hazards and problems associated with raising children. How can any parent expect to enjoy the experience? "Problems are a natural part of life," author Shirley Trout says. "Laughter helps keep problems in perspective so families can share joy along their journey." Trout, a humor researcher, professional speaker, mother of four, and grandmother, is emphatic in her message to "every adult who is noticed by a child": "Children need to see adults laughing more often -- and for all the right reasons!" In this book, Trout blends research and real life to show adults how -- and why. |
Not Now... I'm Having a No Hair Day: Humor and Healing for People with Cancer by Christine Clifford
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In her straightforward style, forty-one-year-old, first-time author Christine Clifford paints a realistic picture of what it's like to discover cancer, undergo surgery, and endure radiation and chemotherapy treatments. But unlike most cancer patients, she manages to find humor in herself and her predicament. Throughout this book, her moments of fear, frustration, uncertainity, love, and joy are captured by the gentle wit of illustrator Jack Lindstrom in 60 cartoons that reveal the vulnerability and strength of the human soul. Whether you have cancer or know someone what does, Christine's story will touch your heart, make you laugh, and give you hope. |
Nursing Perspectives on Humor by K. Buxman
Humor in nursing is no joke. Twenty-three researchers, practitioners and clinicians have come together to share their expertise of humor by and for nurses. Find out how humor can benefit your patients. Discover how humor can benefit you - the provider of care. Validate what you've known all along: laughter is the best medicine.
Psychotherapeutic Humor: Applications in Practice (audio tape) by Waleed A. Salemeh
Dr. Salameh's 40 minute tape provides an overview of psychotherapeutic humor and offers numerous examples of practice applications. The author presents clinical vignettes, anecdotes, and creative techniques for appropriately injecting laughter into your interactions with patients.
Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World is Getting You Down by Allen Klein (editor)
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An illustrated collection of more than 750 witty quotations features humorous words from such literary figures and celebrities as Charlie Chaplin, Dr. Seuss, Bill Cosby, John Cleese, George Burns, and others.
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A book that shows how to revitalize your spirit during tough times. How to build up your 'amuse' system.
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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Start Laughing by Martha Bolton
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There's nothing like a sense of humor to make the journey easier. These hilarious, side-splitting stories from Bolton's own life show how God (and a good sense of humor) can get us through any crisis. This is a book for anyone who loves to laugh. And an inspiring pick-me-up for those who thought they'd never laugh again.
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