1. 1 Inappropriate Humor When the impact is hurtful, it is usually inappropriate, even if the intent is not so.. Intent Impact

2. 2 The Trust Factor A Critical Component in creating an environment An indicator of trust in an organization is the ability to have fun! FunWorks by Leslie Yerkes. Text Pg. 144

3. Exploring Together……. Discussion Questions – What is Humor Therapy? – Who is “qualified” to practice or apply Humor Therapy in various fields? – How can we best network and share resources?

4. Take It and Make It Funny! Humor Practice! 1.Gather baseline date 2.Search for Humor coaches and trainers 3.Review your workout facility 4.Set your humor workout goals 5.Check your joy-flow state 6.Set new workout goals Handout #9

5. 5 Summary Definitions Research Benefits Humor Development Humorphobia/doomers Impact VS Intent Trust=Fun

6. Assessment Ball Toss Share a AH HA! 6 What are you going to take on your humor journey?

7. Conference Reminders Required: poster sessions- Friday 11:45 Recommended : Humor Skills with McGhee Take breakout session notes—report at the post conference! HA Networking: Discuss your “AH HA” moments! HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!

8. 8 Read The Text Using Humor To Maximize Learning by Mary Kay Morrison www.questforhumor.com Chapters The Tonic for Tired Educators Developing your Humor Being; A Nut is Born Mouse Droppings :Examining Brain Research and Humor Hurtful Humor; NO Laughing Matter The Humor Workout; Pumping Up with Practice It’s a Circus Out There Survival Humor for Stressed Leaders

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