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Therapeutic Use of Humor in Recovery

Therapeutic Use of Humor in Recovery. “ Jest for the Fun of It ” Lori Green, DNP, RN, CASAC FADAA/FCCMH Annual Conference Thursday July 7 , 2014. WHO AM I???.

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Therapeutic Use of Humor in Recovery

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  1. Therapeutic Use of Humor in Recovery • “Jest for the Fun of It” Lori Green, DNP, RN, CASAC • FADAA/FCCMH Annual Conference Thursday July7, 2014

  2. WHO AM I???

  3. Are you stressed??…..

  4. The Stress Response Shallow breathing Increased blood pressure Adrenalin floods blood stream Increased muscle tension Digestion slows down Increased heart rate

  5. The Laughter Response • Promotes Deep breathing • Oxygen in blood increases • Blood pressure decreases • Muscle tension decreases • Better digestion • Brain releases endorphins

  6. Humor is a Therapeutic Communication Technique….. “The shortest distance betweenTwo people is a smile” Victor Borge

  7. Laughter in Recovery Process Humor combats fear Humor comforts Humor Relaxes Humor reduces pain Humor Boosts the Immune System Humor reduces Stress Humor Speads Happiness Humor cultivates optimism Humor helps Communication

  8. Psychological Benefits….. Laughter helps with replacing losses by: •Increasing self-esteem •See new perspective •Reducing internal stress •Increasesmental flexibility •Helps gain control over situation

  9. Social Benefits…… •Helps to diffuse anger •Decrease conflict •Builds trust •Decreases fear •Eases tension •Enhances group activities

  10. Spiritual Benefits….. • Laughter is universal • Decreases prejudice • Reveals connections of all • Balances mind, body and soul • Helps towards obtaining tranquility

  11. Rx Laughter: • Schedule time to have fun/ Block the time out. • Make this a commitment to yourself. • Write it on your planner! • Find humor in a stressful situation (Keep your eyes open for humorous Situations and share them!) • World Laughter Day is celebrated May 2nd • 'Fake It Until You Make It‘ (Laughter Yoga)

  12. Techniques: Memorize and be able to tell at least one short joke or story. Movies/ Music/ cartoons Websites and blogs Collect & use humorous memos, signs, posters, bumper stickers, etc. Keep a humor journal Start a humor library

  13. Have Fun……. Be ‘In The Here and Now’/ mindfulness Have Friends Over More Often Tell Jokes Have a Regular Game Night Step back/Prioritize/Let things go

  14. Therapy Homework assignment: 1. List 5 things you love to do, that you feel joyful when you do them, that you haven’t done in the last several months. (I.E. lying in the sun, taking a cruise, getting a message, reading a good book, dancing, going to a humor talk, etc.) 2. Now, besides each of these things list what stops you from doing it – something either inside (your feelings) or outside (lack of money, time) that keeps you from doing it. 3. Take two things on your list that hold the most joy and think of one step you can take toward bringing it into your life. A. B. 4. Make your calendar with a date and time that you will bring each of these joyful activities into your life.

  15. Cartoons…………………..

  16. Associations/Websites…… • Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) • http://www.journalofnursingjocularity.com/ • www.humormatters.com • http://www.humorhorizons.com • http://www.serenityfound.org

  17. HUMOR GROUP PROJECT : Anxiety decreases the ability to engage with patients and decreases retention of information(Parrot, 1994)

  18. Mental Health Clinical Rotation “Nurses have to deal with a lot of heavy stuff….humor keeps us grounded and ready for more”.

  19. “Nurses generally become a part of people’s lives during difficult times…humor should be incorporated into every healthcare setting as appropriate”

  20. Will you incorporate humor into your nursing practice? How? • “ I really feel that throughout my nursing career as well as life, I will be able to utilize the different techniques and skills we learned through this experience” • “ …because I want to work in peds…something to make the children laugh to help with their fears”.

  21. Benefits of Laughter: • Increase Blood flow • Increased Immune response • Lower Blood sugar levels • Increased Relaxation and sleep • Increased Social Benefits • Increased Job Satisfaction • Humor is a positive emotion.. Use it!

  22. SMILE………. • Having fun and exposing yourself to the many benefits of humor is an essential part of self-care and will make you a better clinician . • release endorphins, which make you feel better, and can lead you to actually feeling more happy

  23. Improve your life and your skills: …and laugh more this year!!!

  24. Questions?

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