February 2009
The monthly, members-only, e-zine keeps AATH members updated on the latest developments in the world of applied and therapeutic humor. Each link will open a new window for anything outside the AATH website. All web links below have been carefully checked and worked at the time of publication. If the link does not take you to the listed article, please contact the owners of that website about finding that article. Disclaimer: Published by Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. AATH accepts no responsibility for any claims, either expressed or implied, in this publication. The information and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of AATH, its officers, directors, staff, or members. |
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MEMBERS in the NEWS:
It's no joke -- lots of laughing will help make you feel better
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA
Steven M. Sultanoff, a licensed psychologist and therapeutic humorist, emphasizes how humor influences health, reduces stress and generally makes people...
An Educator’s Top Ten Tips for Staying Up in a Down Economy
Humor relieves stress and makes us feel good. Research also tells us that humor nurtures creativity, strengthens memory and learning retention, supports an optimal learning environment, and helps us build the relational trust essential to collaborative learning. Let’s use humor now to lighten up...
http://www.hopefoundation.org/hope/strategies-and-research/an-educators-top-ten-tips-for-staying-up-in-a-down-economy.html
Instant People Skills That Really Work: Add Humor to Your Speech ...
By The People's Guy
Collecting Stories from your audience "Jollytologist" Allen Klein tells how he'd often ask his audiences "How do you spell relief?" "L-A-U-G-H" was his answer. Then during one of his presentations, an audience member cried out,...
http://www.instantpeopleskills.com/2009/02/add-humor-to-your-speech-without.html
Laughter Club: Laughing for the health of it
Laughter is said to be one of the best ways to deal with loss, so Mount Calvary implemented a club over the summer that is dedicated to using the benefits of laughter to aid the grieving process.
http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2009/0107/lifestyles/095.html
Walton’s own Dr. Feelgood
Walton Tribune - Monroe,GA,USA
“Jersey Girl” Rhodes is a member of the Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor, whose slogan claims to be “the home for humor and laughter professionals.
http://www.waltontribune.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf4f2e73ef1ada2b
AATH in the NEWS:
Healthy Humor & Laughter are in the Cards at the 22nd Annual ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
So say the humor and laughter professionals in AATH - the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. From the fields of health care and education to...
Healthy Humor & Laughter are in the Cards at the 22nd Annual ...
SYS-CON Media - Montvale,NJ,USA
So say the humor and laughter professionals in AATH - the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. From the fields of health care and education to...
http://in.sys-con.com/node/831027
Humor Research:
Whistle While You Work
Demo Dirt (subscription) - Long Beach,NY,USA
... says research out of Kansas State University which examined the relationship between employee well-being and profits. Employee happiness leads to higher...
Happy Hospitals Make Happy Patients
Science Daily (press release) - USA
Griffith's findings suggest that the single-biggest factor in patient satisfaction is hospital employee morale, which starts with outside-the-box thinking...
HUMOR in the NEWS:
Telling a bad joke is no laughing matter
MSNBC - USA
New research found that failed attempts at humor can provoke surprisingly rude responses, with the harshest reactions coming from friends and family.
Therapy through humour for cancer sufferers
Birmingham Post - Birmingham,West Midlands,UK
One the things that came out of the group was humour – ‘tumour humour’, as they came to call it. “I was so angry and I was so terrified,” says Rhapsody...
Support, humor aid in healing
Lawrence Journal World - Lawrence,KS,USA
The network recently used a Compassion Kansas grant from Wichita State University’s Center for Community Support and Research to hire a professional...
Vet Talk: Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
York News-Times - York,NE,USA
Pets encourage laughter, provide a focus of attention and constant source of affection. They can alleviate depression, booster immune function...
Cardiac rehab in focus for American Heart Month
27east.com - Southampton,NY,USA
Patients need to take times out for themselves, learn breathing techniques and have a sense of humor, she said. Eileen Horn, a cardiac rehab patient in her...
AMY DOVE: Laugh like you mean it - even if you don’t
Victoria News - BC, Canada
When the jokes ran out, Kataria did some research. As it turns out, the brain can’t tell the difference between real and fake laughter.
Laughter proves the best medicine
Israel 21C - Cupertino,CA,USA
Because of the health benefits their humor can provide, medical clowning in Israel has become a bona fide profession, giving delight and respite to some of...
Poo in our troubled times
Houston Chronicle - United States
Potty humor: On the opposite end of the hygienic-bathroom experience is a particularly memorable (and amusing) scene in Slumdog Millionaire...
Survey says laughter is good for relationships
iNews880.com - Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
The latest IPSOS Reid survey asked couples across the country how often they laugh with their partners. Research Manager, Sean Simpson says our province...
I Must Save My Child
Parade Magazine - USA
Susan and David see their daughter regaining some lost ground: social intuition, emotional responses, humor. "It's like little areas of her brain are waking...
Sex ed teacher tries humor; student posts video on YouTube
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
"Sex education can be a tough subject, and I've certainly known health teachers who try to make it a bit more engaging and break the ice, but that was well...
Laughter Yoga
The Salem News - Beverly,MA,USA
According to Laughter Yoga International, there are more than 6000 laughter yoga clubs in 60 countries. Health benefits include stress reduction...
Cancer on $5 a Day* (*chemo not included): How Humor Got Me ...
Metro Spirit - Augusta,GA,USA
Schimmel has also received the Celebration of Life Award from the Lymphoma Research Foundation. A beautiful experience offering a creative spark...
Don't be "sad" those winter blues can be easily avoided
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA
"Laugh as much as possible," she says, "as laughter starts a cascade of "feel good' chemicals in your bloodstream, natural endorphins...
Celebrating Valentine?s Day & Heart Health Month
Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck - Bismarck,ND,USA
To improve the health benefit ? choose a comedy that you can laugh at. Laughter can increase endorphins that improve feelings of well-being and reduce...
Why Are We Ticklish?
EmpowHer - Phoenix,AZ,USA
The key word here is surprise—the grazing touch usually needs to come unexpectedly to yield laughter. Research has shown that the cerebellum...
Let it all out: Laughter yoga is the ‘best medicine' for stress
Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA
“Laughter is the best medicine,” said instructor LaBet Pritchard. Devised by an Indian doctor in 1995, laughter yoga aims to bring about the same health...
Giggles are good for your health
Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
Laughter aids circulation. Research shows that sadness restricts flow as blood vessels tense up. Laughing encourages the blood vessels to perform normally..
The World of HUMOR
Playtime with children relieves stress, promotes strong bonds
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
Barbara Wollman, a licensed clinical social worker for Squirrel Hill Psychological Services and registered play-therapy supervisor, says that not all...
Happy employees critical organization’s success
ScienceMode - USA
His recent research also indicates that psychologically well individuals are more likely to demonstrate better cardiovascular health. Wright said happiness...
Don't worry, be happy. Or at least fake it
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
So overgrown has the field of happiness research become that there is even a peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Happiness Studies, devoted to publishing...
Customer Experience, Emotions and the Recession
Customer Think - Burlingame,CA,USA
People get more happiness or positive emotions from experiences than from things. People get a feeling of invigoration or inspiration form experiences...
