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Smiling as a Second Language

Humor Solutions is Linda MacNeal’s company. Linda is a World Laughter Tour certified Laughter Leader, a former acrobatic clown with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the author of five textbooks. (Written in her years as a FSP – … Continue reading

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National Humor Month

We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but April is National Humor Month. (We may have mentioned that once or twice!) Here is the National Humor Month website which is absolutely packed full of useful resources, Laugh Posters, classroom tools, humor … Continue reading

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Start Your Day with a Laugh!

Finding something to laugh about each and every day can be a challenge…especially on those days when you know it’s going to be a LOOOONG shift the minute you set foot on the unit. Give yourself a head start toward … Continue reading

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John Kinde on How to Be Funny

It’s kind of ironic. Much of the research on therapeutic humor isn’t actually all that funny. Sure, the rare joke slides in as an example — but most of what we talk about is why humor works, or why certain … Continue reading

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Steve Sultanoff

Q.  I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it… don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not … Continue reading

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Rooting for Research: Ron Berk

Understanding the intersection between humor and instruction, Ron Berk is a leading researcher and innovator in the field of therapeutic humor. He’s put over a dozen of his articles up on his website here! Fascinating reading for the nurse educator, … Continue reading

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