Download or read book Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived By the Patient written by Norman Cousins and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005-07-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a recovery from a crippling disease and the physician patient partnership that beat the odds by using the patient's own capabilities.
Download or read book Cases on Applied and Therapeutic Humor written by Cundall Jr., Michael K. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent evidence indicates that humor is an important aspect of a person's health, and studies have shown that increased levels of humor help with stress, pain tolerance, and overall patient health outcomes. Still, many healthcare providers are hesitant to use humor in their practice for fear of offense or failure. Understanding more of how and why humor works as well as some of the issues related to real-world examples is essential to help practitioners be more successful in their use and understanding of humor in medical care. Through case studies and real-world applications of therapeutic humor, the field can be better understood and advanced for best practices and uses of this type of therapy. With this growing area of interest, research on humor in a patient care setting must be discussed. Cases on Applied and Therapeutic Humor focuses on humor in medical care and will discuss issues in humor research, assessment of the effectiveness of humor in medical settings, and examples of medical care in specific health settings. The chapters will explore how propriety, effectiveness, perception, and cultural variables play a role in using humor as therapy and will also provide practical case studies from medical/healthcare professionals in which they personally employed humor in medical practice. This book is ideal for medical students, therapists, researchers interested in health, humor, and medical care; healthcare professionals; humor researchers; along with practitioners, academicians, and students looking for a deeper understanding of the role humor can play as well as guidance as to the effective and meaningful use of humor in medical/healthcare settings.
Download or read book The Use of Humor in Psychotherapy written by Herbert S. Strean and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently, the use of humour in therapy has been both decried and demeaned. However, Sigmund Freud was an active joke-teller and used wit in many interactions with patients. This text considers the effects of using humour in work with patients in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy.
Download or read book Laughter Therapy written by Jonny Hawkins and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patient: “I always feel that I’m covered in gold paint, doctor.” Psychiatrist: “Oh, that’s just your gilt complex.”They say laughter is one of the most effective forms of therapy. If so, who better to provide counsel than the comedic duo behind A Joke a Day Keeps the Doctor Away and Laughter Never Gets Old? Bestselling author Bob Phillips reteams with cartoonist Jonny Hawkins for Laughter Therapy—a collection of hilarious jokes, clever cartoons, side-splitting one-liners, and funny anecdotes guaranteed to help you fight off the blues and blahs. Whether you’re recovering from an illness, struggling with personal issues, dealing with a crisis, or just having a rough time, humor can be the pick-me-up you need to feel better. Brighten your day with a little Laughter Therapy!
Download or read book Humor 101 written by Mitch Earleywine, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Humor is complex, and the author, Mitch Earleywine, does an exceptional job of covering the big bases of humor from a research perspective in a small space with a readable content. When I first picked up this book and began reading it, I was looking for depth. What I found was an overview and at the same time a very exciting way to provide an entrÈe into psychology-a vehicle for students to grab hold of topics central to psychology but studiedand researched in terms of modern themes, and particularly humor." --PsycCRITIQUES "I've just finished reading Humor 101 with great interest and admiration. The book combines psychological research and practicality beautifully and humorously." -- Bob Mankoff Cartoon Editor, The New Yorker Magazine "In lucid, cheerful prose, Earleywine offers up the impossible: an explanation of humor that is as thoughtful, fascinating, and entertaining as humor itself." Elisa Albert Author of ,The Book of Dahliaand How This Night is Different "Dr. Earleywine's witty insight on this topic will make you funny, happy, and wise. Mitch has that rare ability to clearly explain something that is mysterious as it is magical: the power of laughter. Read this book and laugh while you learn." Brett Siddell Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Personality "Dr. Earleywine has written the perfect guide to understanding humor. No one else has the unique combination of witty stage time, outstanding teaching expertise, and impressive scientific background. You'll love this book." Derrick Jackson Winner, Ultimate Laff-Down What makes something funny? How does humor impact health and psychological well-being? How can you incorporate humor into everyday life? A concise, reader-friendly introduction to an important but often underappreciated topic in modern psychology, Humor 101 explains the role of comedy, jokes, and wit in the sciences and discusses why they are so important to understand. Psychology professor Dr. Mitch Earleywine draws from his personal experiences in stand-up comedy to focus on how humor can regulate emotion, reduce anxiety and defuse tense situations, expose pretensions, build personal relationships, and much more. He irreverently debunks the pseudoscience on the topic of humor and leaves readers not only funnier, but better informed. The Psych 101 Series Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field.
Download or read book Laughter and Humor Therapy written by Ace McCloud and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get More Laughter And Humor In Your Life Now! Get The Many Benefits of Laughter in your life! This book covers an incredible variety of strategies, techniques, therapies, and life style choices that can help bring more joy and laughter into anyone's life. Life is so much more enjoyable when you actively try and incorporate laughter and humor into it. Don't just wish for it to happen, make it happen. There is a large variety of techniques and strategies that you can do every day to reduce stress, reduce anxiety, and live with much more joy and happiness! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Discover... Why We Laugh The Many Benefits of Laughter Alternative Practices to Lighten Your MoodLearn How To Do Laughter Yoga Mental Techniques for Overcoming Painful Memories Using Laughter, Humor, and the Power of the Mind to Help Overcome DepressionSome of the Best Foods and Recipes that Help Get You In A Good MoodSome Classic Jokes and Humor To Bring A Smile To Your Face Much, much more! What are you waiting for? If you are still reading this you are obviously motivated to get all the benefits this book has to offer. Stop thinking and take ACTION. Get Your Copy Right Now!"
Download or read book Laughter Therapy written by Tina Krause and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than four dozen hilarious essays offer humor "workouts" and spiritual lessons, designed to bring light to the lessthan-amusing moments of a woman's life.
Download or read book The Laughing Cure written by Brian King and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Brian King is a psychologist and stand-up comedian whose humor therapy seminars are attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In The Laughing Cure, King combines wit with medical research to reveal the benefits of laughter and humor on physical and emotional health. King’s language is humorous and uplifting, and his advice is backed in science. The Laughing Cure features clinical studies and interviews with some of the nation’s top doctors that prove that laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, boosts immune systems, and triggers endorphins. It’s been shown to relieve depression, to produce a general sense of wellbeing, even to make us more productive, loving, and kind. The Laughing Cure presents step-by-step guidance and proven techniques to embrace laughter as both medicine for current conditions and preventative medicine. This highly unique and enjoyable read explains why much-talked about, but little understood methods of therapy like those embraced by acclaimed humor doctor Patch Adams—played by Robyn Williams in a 1998 film—and laughter yoga actually work. Growing up, King wanted to be a stand-up comic; his PhD. was his backup plan. Little did he know, the impact his unique situation would put him in, the way it would allow him to help others. Very few doctors have the ability to heal the way that King does; his method is cheap, easy, chemical-free—even fun. With The Laughing Cure, readers will learn how—and why—laughter saves lives.
Download or read book Humor s Hidden Power written by Nichole Force and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often said that "laughter is the best medicine," but this aphorism fails to fully express the power inherent in humor. HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER reveals how humor has empowered people to overcome overwhelming circumstances throughout history, how laughter changes brain chemistry and functioning, how the genders use humor differently, and the ways in which comedians have used humor to heal themselves and others through the ages (from court jesters to Stephen Colbert). It consolidates and clarifies much of what has already been written, reveals what has not yet been reported in the fields of neuroscience and humor studies, and provides recommendations for the targeted use of humor to combat the most common sources of suffering. "An intensely engaging and fascinating examination of the vital role humor plays in health and happiness." ~Joe Dea, Emmy Award-Winning Director "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is a significant contribution to the existing literature on the healthful benefits of humor. Backing her claims with solid scientific research, Nichole Force makes a serious case that laughter really is the best medicine." ~Dr. Michael Pariser, Psy.D. Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, Los Angeles, CA "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is an informative, intriguing and thoroughly enlightening book. A must-read for all who love humor, and those who have yet to discover its joys and rewards." ~Victor Schulte, Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney [Cover photo by Abdulhamid Al Fadhly]
Download or read book Humor and the Health Professions written by Vera M. Robinson and published by Slack. This book was released on 1991 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensive coverage of humor in interpersonal relationships, patient education and the work environment greatly enhance the value of this book to all health care professionals. Humor and the Health Professions introduces the benefits of humor not only as a healing tool for the patient, but as a stress management tool for the health professional as well.
Download or read book PDQ Integrative Oncology written by Barrie R. Cassileth and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF format."
Download or read book Humor and the Healing Arts written by Athena du Pré and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a social scientific look at humor's role in medical transactions, this volume is based on extensive field study in seven medical settings. It includes excerpts from dozens of actual conversations between patients and caregivers. Analysis of these episodes reveals that humor is a practical tool used to meet many medical objectives. It is used by patients to good-naturedly complain and to campaign for more personal attention, and by caregivers to get attention, make amends, insist on unpleasant routines, and establish rapport. Examining humor from many angles, the book begins with a phenomenological analysis of the essence of funny. This section describes what makes some things funny but not others, and how to distinguish between potentially funny and unfunny episodes in medical situations. From an ethnographic perspective, joking around is shown to be a persuasive element of medical culture. Examples illustrate how patients and caregivers use humor to negotiate the dialectics between helping and hurting, and individuality and compliance. Additionally, a close-up look at three medical transactions shows how humor is used to help a physical therapy patient overcome fear and queasiness, reduce the embarrassment of a mammography, and defuse a potential conflict between a student aide and a young patient. A final section examines techniques for initiating conversational humor. In sum, this volume provides an intimate and realistic look at medical conversations as they are conducted every day. It serves as a valuable complement to health communication texts and offers information of interest to health communication scholars, healthcare practitioners, and anyone interested in the effects and techniques of conversational humor. Richly grounded in naturally occurring data, the book can be understood and used effectively by both scholars and practitioners.
Download or read book Humor and the Healing Arts written by Athena du Pré and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a social scientific look at humor's role in medical transactions, this volume is based on extensive field study in seven medical settings. It includes excerpts from dozens of actual conversations between patients and caregivers. Analysis of these episodes reveals that humor is a practical tool used to meet many medical objectives. It is used by patients to good-naturedly complain and to campaign for more personal attention, and by caregivers to get attention, make amends, insist on unpleasant routines, and establish rapport. Examining humor from many angles, the book begins with a phenomenological analysis of the essence of funny. This section describes what makes some things funny but not others, and how to distinguish between potentially funny and unfunny episodes in medical situations. From an ethnographic perspective, joking around is shown to be a persuasive element of medical culture. Examples illustrate how patients and caregivers use humor to negotiate the dialectics between helping and hurting, and individuality and compliance. Additionally, a close-up look at three medical transactions shows how humor is used to help a physical therapy patient overcome fear and queasiness, reduce the embarrassment of a mammography, and defuse a potential conflict between a student aide and a young patient. A final section examines techniques for initiating conversational humor. In sum, this volume provides an intimate and realistic look at medical conversations as they are conducted every day. It serves as a valuable complement to health communication texts and offers information of interest to health communication scholars, healthcare practitioners, and anyone interested in the effects and techniques of conversational humor. Richly grounded in naturally occurring data, the book can be understood and used effectively by both scholars and practitioners.
Download or read book Laughter Therapy written by Ace McCloud and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get More Laughter And Humor In Your Life Now! Get The Many Benefits of Laughter in your life! This book covers an incredible variety of strategies, techniques, therapies, and life style choices that can help bring more joy and laughter into anyone's life. Life is so much more enjoyable when you actively try and incorporate laughter and humor into it. Don't just wish for it to happen, make it happen. There is a large variety of techniques and strategies that you can do every day to reduce stress, reduce anxiety, and live with much more joy and happiness! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Discover... Why We Laugh The Many Benefits of Laughter Alternative Practices to Lighten Your Mood Learn How To Do Laughter Yoga Mental Techniques for Overcoming Painful Memories Using Laughter, Humor, and the Power of the Mind to Help Overcome Depression Some of the Best Foods and Recipes that Help Get You In A Good Mood Some Classic Jokes and Humor To Bring A Smile To Your Face Much, much more! What are you waiting for? If you are still reading this you are obviously motivated to get all the benefits this book has to offer. Stop thinking and take ACTION. Buy It Now
Download or read book Ha Ha And Aha written by Harold H. Mosak, PhD. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1987. What distinguishes people from other animals is said to be people's ability to laugh. Much of the literature treats humor as a normal but pathological phenomenon. This volume first describes a theory which not only views humor as nonpathological, but as contributing to the evolution of social interest. It then describes the structure of the joke and proceeds to elaborate the forms and goals humor takes in psychotherapy.
Download or read book Joke Therapy written by Michael Petreikov and published by Contento De Semrik. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joke Therapy is much more than a book - it is a celebration of humor, joy and life. Written by a physicist with a sense of humor, Joke Therapy is a laugh-inducing collection of jokes and riddles that provides a soothing antidote to the difficulties and frustrations of life. Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations that we can't change. Weaving a therapeutic thread of laughter and cheer, the book attempts to show the reader the bright side of life, and to carry the reader through the tough moments with hope and happiness. Humor is infectious, and Joke Therapy is written to be shared with family, friends and even strangers. As the reader feels his spirits lift with each joke and each smile, so the positive energy that flows from within the pages of the book is spread to others, uplifting and inspiring society with joy.
Download or read book Laughter Heals written by Fanny Tobato and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laughter Heals: The Science and Stories of Humor in Therapy Discover the transformative power of laughter with "Laughter Heals: The Science and Stories of Humor in Therapy." This captivating book delves into the fascinating world of humor, revealing its profound impact on mental and physical health. Designed to be both insightful and practical, it explores what makes us laugh, why laughter is essential for well-being, and how humor can be effectively integrated into therapeutic practices. From the mechanics of humor to its application in various contexts, this book is your comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the healing power of laughter. In "Laughter Heals," you'll find a rich tapestry of content, starting with an exploration of the different types of humor and their benefits. The book presents a global perspective on humor's evolution, including its presence in literature, digital media, and the rise of laughter clubs. You'll gain psychological insights into humor, including leading theories, styles, and empirical research on its effects. Learn how humor functions as medicine, backed by compelling case studies and practical tips to enhance your own sense of humor. The heart of this book lies in its examination of humor therapy. Understand what humor therapy is, its origins, and why it works. The book demystifies humor therapy's application, offering practical guidance for both individual and group settings. Discover how humor can dispel negativity, help you smile through adversity, and build resilience. With ten actionable tips to boost your sense of humor, you'll be equipped to infuse your life with joy and positivity. Beyond therapy, "Laughter Heals" explores the role of humor in education, medicine, politics, society, and family life. Learn how laughter can enhance learning, improve health outcomes, shape political discourse, and strengthen social bonds. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration, providing strategies to bring more laughter into your daily interactions and relationships. Whether you're a therapist, educator, or simply someone who values the power of humor, "Laughter Heals: The Science and Stories of Humor in Therapy" is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Embark on this journey and unlock the extraordinary benefits of laughter today.
