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

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Inappropriate Humor

When the impact is hurtful, it is usually inappropriate, even if the intent is not so.

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Intent Impact

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The Trust FactorA Critical Component in creating an environment

An indicator of trust in an organization is the ability to have fun!

FunWorks by Leslie Yerkes.

Control Fun

TextPg. 144

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?

Take It and Make It Funny!

Humor Practice! 1. Gather baseline date2. Search for Humor coaches and trainers3. Review your workout facility4. Set your humor workout goals5. Check your joy-flow state6. Set new workout goals

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Summary

• Definitions• Research• Benefits• Humor Development• Humorphobia/doomers• Impact VS Intent• Trust=Fun

Assessment

• Ball Toss• Share a AH HA!

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What are you going to take on your humor journey?

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!!!

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Read The TextUsing 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

Created by Mary Kay MorrisonHumor Quest

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