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AATH - 2011 Annual Meeting
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Objective 1: Discuss current research and best practices in humor and laughter.
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
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Objective 2: Expand the humor and laughter community.
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
Objective 3: Create extensive networking opportunities.
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
Discuss the value of humor to promote health
Explain the value of humor to decrease stress
Describe research-based instruction in a collaborative environment
Review research on Psychoneuroimmunology
Discuss the field of positive psychology and it’s immergence in the past ten years
Understand the role humor plays in physical health
Distinguish between the physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits of humor
Discuss the universal triggers that activate the funny bone
Explain how humor relieves cognitive and emotional distress
Gain understanding of  the interaction  of humor and the brain
Explain the role humor plays in increasing resilience
Describe the latest information from brain imaging technology and the applications in the field of humor
Discuss the different regions of the brain that are involved in humor and the effect of humor on brain function
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Discern between truth and fiction regarding the benefits of humor and laughter
Discuss the value of humor to promote health
Explain the value of humor to decrease stress
Discuss icebreakers that emulate AATH positive and healthy humor
Discuss AATH History, mission statement, benefits of the organization and Humor Academy information
Identify the core human qualities that are essential in order for humor to be therapeutic
Review principles for leading interactive games
Identify a sequence for developing instructional games
Highlight critical factors to apply when leading interactive games
 Demonstrate 2 techniques to use to “humorize” one’s interactions.
Demonstrate 2 ways to use  humor to increase group participation
Discuss team building using humor principles.
Identify how they can apply interactive games in settings in which they work
Explain why all the women are laughing
Examine why a day you've laughed is a day you haven't wasted
Identify the Benefits of Humor
Discuss what gets in the way of communication with individuals on or off the autism spectrum.
Discuss connecting with even the most challenging communicator.
Establish expectations using Joyful Rhythms.
Discuss how humour and laughter have been found to be an essential tool in coping with grief
Explain how to incorporate various forms of laughter and child directed play to benefit the mind, body, and spirit
Develop a good understanding of then nature of his/her own sense of humor
Discuss why cultivating a playful attitude strengthens the basic foundation for your sense of humor
Create puns and other forms of verbal humor more easily
Relate how humor and laughter contribute to recovery and resilience
Apply seven guidelines to introduce humor in sensitive situations like disability, illness, loss, death, failure, setback or sudden change
Develop the art using self-effacing humor and practice self-acceptance
Find a greater amount of humor in everyday life
Create and guide a group of patients (e.g., in a support group) or colleagues in ongoing humor skills training sessions
Explain the difference between the traditional clown and therapeutic clown
Discuss Therapeutic Clowning
Explain how to begin a Hospital Therapeutic Clown program
Review criteria for finding reliable information about humor/ laughter research
Discuss current research as it relates to biochemistry
Discuss current research as it relates to brain imaging
List ten responses that ward off hurtful humor
Identify seven reasons humor is confusing and difficult to comprehend for people who are cognitively challenged
Describe the current state of literature on humor as a therapeutic intervention
Discuss findings of the COMIC (comedy in chemotherapy) Study
Discuss current rearch as it relates to traumatic stress, cognitive & emotional issues
Clarify application of research to individual fields of practice
Discuss the history and evolution of Laughter Yoga.
Describe many of the therapeutic benefits of laughter.
Sunmmarize Dr. Kataria's contribution to the worldwide laughter movement.
List 5 tools that can be used immediately to enhance your personal life and professional practice
Discuss culturally and historically the role and impact of the healing clown / jester / shaman in various eastern, western and aboriginal traditions
Discuss international scientific and anecdotal research on the effects and benefit of the modern day medical clown
Describe and identify humor and laughter's effects on personal and group psychology, physiology, pedagogy and productivity
Discuss improvistional exercises designed to enhance individual spontaneity and group collaboration
Discuss ways to use humor, laughter and improvisation to create a climate for learning that enhances attitude, aptitude, atmosphere and achievement
Discuss Explain how methods used to heal deep grief with humor
 Apply proven steps for healing with humor
Develop healing resources that can be used and reused such as tapes, cartoons, etc
Identify the dynamics that lead to reactions that become labeled as difficult
Describe approaches when staff reach an emotional impasse with families patients
List skills for effective communication in crucial situations with families, patients, and co-workers
Assess the emotional sensitivity of the deeply grieving person
Identify basic theories, forms, & techniques of humor
Apply the various applications of humor use to a variety of communication contexts
Create applicable humor content
Discuss new ways of combining laughter with exercise
Describe the benefits of this type of exercise class
Discuss the idea that exercise can be fun
Define the role humor plays in reducing emotional anxiety and decreasing the emotional and psychological impact that those with PTSD experience after a traumatic event.  
Discuss ways to use humor to nurture the self after experiencing traumatic situations.
Explain the appropriate timing of humor use after a crisis occurs
Discern between truth and fiction regarding the benefits of humor and laughter
Discuss the value of humor to promote health
Explain the value of humor to decrease stress
 Discuss how to achieve therapeutic results by combining motivational magic tricks with associated physical, cognitive, occupational, speech, and related therapies
Identify prepared equipment or everyday objects to produce comedy or magic effects with constructive applications for patients, clients, caregivers, and professionals
Discuss attention holding comedy magic that creates more lasting impressions and communicates messages effectively
Describe the modulating effects of laughter on POMC intracerebral processing, increasing beta-Endorphin, and decreasing stressor hormones Catecholamines and Cortisol
Discuss the differential effects of laughter on Ghrelin and Leptin, potentially modulating appetite
Describe the attenuating effects of laughter on Inflammatory Cytokines, preventing the cardiovascular injury by Metabolic Syndrome, and potentially slowing the progression to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Explain how to produce a positive environment around themselves by showing, displaying or performing comedy or magic tricks or stunts
Create an upbeat atmosphere for delivery of therapy, treatment, education, counseling or other services
Discuss the ethics of play carry values essential in creating community
Explain how the ethics of play can provide  personal satisfaction
Describe the cardio-protective effects of laughter in post-Myocardial Infarction Rehabilitation
Explain the effects of chronic negativity and illustrate how humor helps to reduce stress
Explain why we are hesitant to laugh in this society and why it is vital to do so
Define humor as an aid for good health
Discuss how life is about choices
List Humor study applications
Define all the ways we need to take care of our health
Explain the effects of chronic negativity and illustrate how humor helps to reduce stress
Describe how important humor is, not only for the small stressors of everyday life, but for important life and death matters
Discuss the importance of humor for longevity
Discern between truth and fiction regarding the benefits of humor and laughter
Discuss the value of humor to promote health
Explain the value of humor to decrease stress
Develop awareness and sensitivity about cultural differences
Discuss ways to utilize humor for transformation and healing
Employ communication skill sets with others using appropriate humor
Discuss the importance of humor in marketing
Demonstrate the ease of systematic marketing.
Explain how marketing  is FUN!
List at least two ways in which humor can reduce personal stress.
Explain how humor can help maximize the potential of relationships with colleagues, parents, caregivers and children.
Explain how to access the physical and emotional climates of a room in order to respond appropriately.
Describe research-based instruction in a collaborative environment
Use humor to set limits even in the face of conflict using Polite Shut ups.
Describe research-based instruction in a collaborative environment
Describe research-based instruction in a collaborative environment
Objective 4: Develop a sense of community among people from different areas of the world.
By meeting the above objective my professional competence will increase because I have acquired new strategies to use in my practice.
By meeting the above objective my professional performance will improve because I should be able to implement the new strategies.
By meeting the above objective my patient outcomes should improve due to the implementation of newly-learned strategies.
Please answer the following:
Do you believe this activity was appropriate for the scope of your professional activities?
Was the educational content scientifically sound?
Was the educational content free of commercial bias?
Was the mode of education effective to learning?
If you answered "No" to any of the above questions, please explain.
Were you solicited by sales personnel in an educational room while you attended this educational activity?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please explain.
What did you learn during this activity that you intend to integrate into your practice?

What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?

What patient problems or patient challenges do you feel you are not able to address appropriately or to your satisfaction?
What problems are your patients communicating to you that need attention or follow up?

Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?

What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?

How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient outcomes?

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