The 2020
Conference is On!
On your phone
On your tablet
On your laptop
June 5-6
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Members: $150 Non-Members: $200
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Schedule at a Glance
Featured Sessions
Permission to Laugh (Friday 1:00pm)
Humor shows up, even at the most difficult and painful moments of life such as, grief, divorce, depression, illness, and separation from those we love and care about. It’s these times, when we feel most overwhelmed, underprepared and vulnerable that humor can be the very catalyst to propel us forward, giving us back our personal power and teaching us new coping skills. Using the art of comedic storytelling, this session explains how to view difficult circumstances through a “humor lens” that gives ourselves and those around us, the permission to laugh in the face of adversity.
Pat Shea
Say Yes to Stress (Friday 2:15pm)
Have you experienced STUFF (Situations That Unleash your Focus & Faith)? Then YES (You’ve Experienced Stress)! Now it’s time to be a MESS (Master of Everyday Stressful Situations)! Using evidence based research, humor, corporate & life wisdom, and an Uncle’s perspective, Sporty will help participants gain a better knowledge of themselves and others through peer and self-evaluation and introductory instruction about communication barriers and warning signs. He'll also facilitate group self- instruction in communication, resilience, identifying areas of concern and team building.
Sporty King
Write & Deliver Humor Like a Stand-up Pro (Friday 3:30pm)
This presentation is about revealing the secrets behind humor writing and delivery. We will deconstruct bits from famous comedians, unveil the categories of joke structure and unmask the role of persona in comedy delivery. You will leave with the foundation that every great stand-up comedian has acquired. This presentation is a must!
Cesar Cervantes
Using Humor to Humanize the Badge
(Saturday 1:00pm)
Social Media helps humanize police departments by allowing the police force to connect with the general public, but more importantly, share real life stories that can be funny & heartwarming. Sergeant Tracy Lillard will show several ways she utilizes social media, the most effective one being humor. Her use of photos, memes, quick wit, ridiculous hashtags, and interesting conversation starters have grown her social media following to several hundred thousand. Her innovation and use of humor within the Illinois State Police social media has created a new understanding from the community about what police officers are about.
Sgt. Tracy Lillard
Laughing in Love: Humor in Relationships
(Saturday 2:15pm)
Are you in a relationship, or actively seeking one? Does your partner check all your boxes, yet there is still something missing? Have you googled “does love ever plateau?” You may be missing one of the most FUNdamental FUNctions in a relationship, laughter! In this session you will learn that laughter is not a luxury, but a necessity in relationships. Humans have evolved into sophisticated beings that long for a chance for self-actualization and happiness. Participants will walk away with an understanding of the importance of humor and laughter in relationships and blueprints for advocating needs to romantic partners.
Patrick Harris
11 Teeny Tiny Steps: A Practical, Physical, & Spiritually Healthier YOU
(Saturday 3:30pm)
Who doesn't want to be a healthier and happier version of themselves? Here are 11 of my easy and practical ideas that I have given to others or used for myself. Based on over 30 years of spiritual and medical support, and mindfulness teaching, each idea can remind the participant of what they already know or re-frame a current challenging situation. The goal is the same: What can I do that is EASY and Practical to be a Healthier Happier Me?
Debra Joy Hart
Host and Facilitator: Mallori DeSalle
MA, LMHC, NCC, CMHC, MATS, CPS
(All day, both days & she's
got energy people, so buckle up!)
Mallori is a member of the AATH Board of Directors, beginning her third year of the Humor Academy, and the one person brave enough to volunteer to keep the program running on time with energy & humor. To learn more about Mallori, click her picture but be cool about it. Don't poke her in the eye with the cursor. ;)
Mallori DeSalle
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Get Your
Humor Gear!
Looking Good...
Now that you've got street cred, don't forget Continuing Ed Cred!
Full Virtual Program
Friday June 5
*All times U.S. Central Standard Time
Session
Time
Presenter(s)
Links & Resources
Bring a list of your favorite jokes for the interactive "Joke Battle!"
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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9:00am
Welcome to Virtual AATH
Mallori DeSalle
Paul Osincup
Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
9:45am
Take a break!
10:00am
Humor Helps! Networking & conversations on humor as a healing tool.
Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
Live on Facebook & Zoom!
Megan Werner
10:45am
Take a break!
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
You don't need to be a clown to have a "Clown Heart" This is a clown's perspective on how to use humor and play with others in a therapeutic manner. Activities will be provided to demonstrate how this may be done. Attendees will have an opportunity to work with others to brainstorm how they may apply the strategies provided. The intent is to inspire attendees to utilize similar strategies and to find their own "Clown Heart" Learn how you can distract people from their daily ills, and provide them with a little joy or a chuckle, even if just for a moment.
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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11:45am
Take a break!
Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
12:45pm
Take a break!
Permission to Laugh
1:00pm
Humor shows up, even at the most difficult and painful moments of life such as, grief, divorce, depression, illness, and separation from those we love and care about. It’s these times, when we feel most overwhelmed, underprepared and vulnerable that humor can be the very catalyst to propel us forward, giving us back our personal power and teaching us new coping skills. Using the art of comedic storytelling, this session explains how to view difficult circumstances through a “humor lens” that gives ourselves and those around us, the permission to laugh in the face of adversity.
Pat Shea
Check Your Registration Email for Link
2:00pm
Take a break!
Say Yes to Stress
2:15pm
Have you experienced STUFF (Situations That Unleash your Focus & Faith)? Then YES (You’ve Experienced Stress)! Now it’s time to be a MESS (Master of Everyday Stressful Situations)! Using evidence based research, humor, corporate & life wisdom, and an Uncle’s perspective, Sporty will help participants gain a better knowledge of themselves and others through peer and self-evaluation and introductory instruction about communication barriers and warning signs. He'll also facilitate group self- instruction in communication, resilience, identifying areas of concern and team building.
Sporty King
Check Your Registration Email for Link
3:15pm
Take a break!
Write & Deliver Stand-Up Like a Pro
3:30pm
From writing to performance, many of the tools of great stand-up comedians can be applied to any leadership position. And there is no better way to acquire these tools, than an interactive crash course in stand-up comedy! Allow yourself to be a little vulnerable and you'll be rewarded with insights abound!
Cesar Cervantes
4:30pm
Take a break!
Check Your Registration Email for Link
The Reef "Beach Brain" Happy Hour!
5:00pm
Join Debbie and Heidi at your own virtual beach, pour yourself a mai tai and enjoy some quality networking time with your humor colleagues. Beach attire not required but definitely encouraged!
Debbie Derflinger
Heidi Hanna
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Needed for this session!
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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Saturday June 6
*All times U.S. Central Standard Time
Session
Time
Presenter(s)
Links & Resources
9:45am
Take a break!
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
Join us! No Registration
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Joy Cony
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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Show us Your AATH Gear!
10:30am
Did you already order yourself some sweet Humor & Laughter Gear from AATH? Let's see it! If you haven't don't just sit there with FOMO & get all jelly - there's still time to get yourself some stuff too! Don't forget about gifts for others. 😀
10:45am
Take a break!
11:00am
Laughter Yoga
Cathy Grippi
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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Needed for this session!
11:45am
Take a break!
Humor reduces social distance and there's no better way to show it than with the unique zoom improv stylings of this group of humorists!
Jim-Bob Williams
Julie Ostrow
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Needed for this session!
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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12:00pm
Don't Make Me Laugh! Live Improv
Beth Slazak
12:30pm
Opening of Educational Sessions
Mallori DeSalle
Megan Werner
Check Your Registration Email for Link
Using Humor to Humanize the Badge
1:00pm
Social Media helps humanize police departments by allowing the police force to connect with the general public, but more importantly, share real life stories that can be funny & heartwarming. Sergeant Tracy Lillard will show several ways she utilizes social media, the most effective one being humor. Her use of photos, memes, quick wit, ridiculous hashtags, and interesting conversation starters have grown her social media following to several hundred thousand. Her innovation and use of humor within the Illinois State Police social media has created a new understanding from the community about what police officers are about.
Sgt. Tracy Lillard
Check Your Registration Email for Link
2:00pm
Take a break!
Laughing In Love: Humor in Relationships
2:15pm
Are you in a relationship, or actively seeking one? Does your partner check all your boxes, yet there is still something missing? Have you googled “does love ever plateau?” You may be missing one of the most FUNdamental FUNctions in a relationship, laughter! In this session you will learn that laughter is not a luxury, but a necessity in relationships. Humans have evolved into sophisticated beings that long for a chance for self-actualization and happiness. Participants will walk away with an understanding of the importance of humor and laughter in relationships and blueprints for advocating needs to romantic partners.
Patrick Harris
Check Your Registration Email for Link
3:30pm
11 Teeny Tiny Steps:
A Practical, Physical, and Spiritual Healthier You
Who doesn't want to be a healthier and happier version of themselves? Here are 11 of my easy and practical ideas that I have given to others or used for myself. Based on over 30 years of spiritual and medical support, and mindfulness teaching, each idea can remind the participant of what they already know or re-frame a current challenging situation. The goal is the same: What can I do that is EASY and Practical to be a Healthier Happier Me?
Debra Joy Hart
Check Your Registration Email for Link
Take a break!
3:15pm
4:30pm
Take a break!
Closing Celebration!
4:45pm
COVID-19 & social distancing couldn't keep us from coming together to laugh, learn, and spread a little humor around the world! It's time for one final hurrah!
Join us! No Registration
Needed for this session!
Live on Facebook!
Check here for the link on the day of the event.
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