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Playing With Stress

'Psychoschlerosis' is a very serious dis-ease that can tragically take over the adult psyche. There are scientific theories and some unproven facts that humor and laughter strengthen the amuse system. Among some of the subjects participants will discuss and "play" with in this workshop are:

• Understanding the biological importance of stress
• Identifying three physiological and psychological reasons to incorporate humor and laughter into any lifestyle
• Learning three skills to help you see life more lightly
• Exploring individual humor profiles and locating humor resources
• Describing the seven characteristics of a mentally flexible person
• Learning how looking for and creating happiness heals our 'being'
• Using humor to cope

By making every day a Mirthday, participants can learn to injoy their lives, which is the best defense against the serious condition of 'Psychoschlerosis', known in playperson's terms as, Hardening of the Attitudes.

The ABC's of Stress: Let's Lighten UP!

Magic is more prominent is this playful workshop on the

• "A", Abracadabra or 'Magic' of Perception. Participants will learn to understand the importance of optimism and in the process, will be encouraged to focus less on misery and more on why things go right;
• "B", Benefits of Humor, Laughter and Play. Participants will identify seven characteristics of a mentally flexible person, exploring resources that will bring joy into our lives;
• "C", Lightening up with Conflict Resolution techniques. Participants will develop a four step approach to using conflict for growth.

While program objectives are similar to Playing With Stress, participants will be further enlightened with specifics on how to deal with stress, the importance of our diversity, and given a chance through play, to view life with new perspective.

Walking the Road of Kindness

Kindness is a necessity. This workshop helps schools, parents, businesses, community organizations, EVERY memberof the human race discover ways to bring kindness and forgivenessinto any environment. Videos, Kindness Police, Kindness Chains are a few ideas groups have developed to change their work/play environment. Challenge your group to spread kindness and see how quickly it multiplies! The world needs it, our children need it, WE need it.

Reminiscing: Laughter for the Golden Soul

Discover the HOHOlistic affects of laughter. Laugh, reminisce and play while learning about the positive physiological and psychological benefits a joyful life can bring. This workshop enhances fellowship, builds self-esteem and is definitely a cure for humorrhoids!

"Do not take life too seriously; you will never get out of it alive."
-- E. Hubbard

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