As many of you know, AATH partnered with Portland State University (Oregon) and Educational Explorations with Barbara Miller to support the creation of the AATH Humor Academy graduate and certificate program (Follow this link for more information http://www.aath.org/humor_academy.htm)
This past week as part of the program, there was a dynamic study group conversation (via a conference call) facilitated by advisor Linda MacNeal. We discussed chapter one and two of my book, Using Humor to Maximize Learningg. The question was about Maslow's hierarchy of needs scale and the use of humor.
What kind of humor do you have when basic needs are not being met versus when things are going well? if you are stressed is your sense of humor different from when "life is great"?
The conversations included observations that stressed folks use "coping humor" versus "playful humor" during good times.
As a result of this conversation, I am going to observe how my humor practice might change according to how well my needs are being met.
My joyful wish for you today; May your humor be playful!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Mary Kay, I think that's a terrific topic. I know I use "coping humor" a lot - it's hard to imagine maintaining my humanity in stressful times without humor.
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