Humor and wellness in clinical intervention
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Humor and wellness in clinical intervention
Praeger, 2001
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Presenting a cutting-edge theory for using humor in psychotherapy, counseling, and clinical intervention, this volume brings together a group of outstanding experts in the field of clinical intervention. Each chapter shows how humor can play a vital role in the promotion of wellness in general and in mental health wealthness in particular. It provides specific theoretical perspectives aimed at helping readers develop both their awareness of humor as a clinical tool and dexterity in using humor to facilitate productive change during the therapeutic process.
This book will be of interest to students and professionals in all areas of the helping and healing professions. In addition to the psychotherapeutic disciplines, it also has applications in human relations and communication-training fields.
Table of Contents
Preface by William F. Fry, Jr. Introduction by Waleed A. Salameh The Use of Humor in Psychotherapy by Harvey Mindess Humor in Treating the Mentally Ill by Karyn Buxman An Emotional Skills Self-Improvement System for Personal Growth and Its Facilitative Absorption through Humor by Waleed A. Salameh The Importance of Humor in the Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents by William Bernet Humor in Career Counseling by Ofra Nevo Comedy, Tragedy, and Empathy by Sue Chance Humor and the 12-Step Recovery Process by Stephanie Brown Survivor Humor: The Role of Humor in Coping with Disasters by Sandra E. Ritz Humor, Biology, and Psychotherapy by William F. Fry "Funny ... you don't sound like a supervisor!" The Use of Humor in Psychotherapy Supervision by Ed Dunkelblau, Barrett McRay, Mat McFadden Research and Clinical Humor and Psychotherapy (1993-1998) Bibliography
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