Humor Bit-TV Butterflies ARE Free!

Healing Humor Memorable Moment: Butterflies ARE Free!

Have you ever noticed how children often teach grownups important Life Lessons? Wise for 5 years old, this little girl was no exception! What she knew...

Healing Humor Memorable Moments in Their Own Words: This episode features well-known storyteller with Carol "Holiday" Coleman sharing a heart-rendering memory about a little girl -- butterflies -- and how the little girl loved.

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Tune-in to Humor Bit-TV for Mirthful Minutes and more Healing Humor Memorable Moments on the Healing Humor Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/HealingHumor

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"From the Heart: Injecting Healing Humor in the Healthcare Setting" Book selected to be Featured in Amazon Marketplace by Publisher

Thrilled to share with you that I just received notification from my publisher that my book has been selected to be featured in the AMAZON Marketplace:

"From the Heart: Injecting Healing Humor in the Healthcare Setting"

http://snipurl.com/ivb55

While it is said the longest journey begins with a single step, the adventures of a hospital or caring clown into the Great Clown Unknown may comprise the most incredible experience of a lifetime, in every step taken by those funny shoes and in the true heart behind that nose. This book is written based upon personal experience, explorations and interest-directed research serving in the trenches, as a hospital or caring clown since 1997.

Presented as an inspiring collage from my clown heart as a grassroots volunteer community-based hospital clown creative ministry coordinator, this book is well-seasoned with insight, served up with the purpose of providing a dose of encouragement to active healthcare venue performers and creative arts entertainers; those with a heartfelt desire to inject healing humor into the healthcare setting; or those simply interested in taking a peek into the joy-full existence, a part of the blessed journey of hospital/caring clowns and creative arts family entertainers!

Printed: 58 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

Paperback Book: $15.00

Thanks so much for checking this out, it is written for everyone....

Appreciate any and all support for the mission of spreading Healing Humor GLOBALLY!

Humor Bit-TV: What the World Needs - A Good Laugh!

With the world growing increasingly gray, the need for Humor is paramount -- but YOU can help! Find out more from Applied Humor Therapist Becky Cortino...

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Tune in to the Healing Humor Channel! http://www.youtube.com/HealingHumor

SIMPLY Share Humor!

Part THREE of Series: Humor -- What the World Needs - NOW! This segment is discusses how "Sharing Humor is SIMPLY Done!" Join Host Becky Cortino and Izzy Gesell M.ED, CSP is an “organizational alchemist” who helps people navigate their internal logjams and emerge more confident, spontaneous and effective.

Among the first to use Improv Theater concepts as tools for personal and organizational learning, he is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed From Improvisation Theater, a co-author of Humor Me: America’s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter, a co-author of Cancer and the Healing Power of Play and a contributor of a chapter on improvisation as a facilitation tool in the IAF Group Facilitators Handbook. Izzy has some special bonuses -- listen in for details!

To listen to the recorded show from the archive: click on this link here

Humor in the Workplace and Every Day

Part TWO of A Heart4Clowning TalkRadio Series -- HUMOR: What the World Needs - NOW!

This show segment is "Humor in the Workplace and Every Day." Join Host Becky Cortino with Tami Close Tami Close also known as the "Fun Coach."

Tamihas coached hundreds of people in their healthy lifestyle and weight loss goals, and uses humor to make it a fun process. A published author and speaker, Tami developed a program for businesses, Gone Fishin‘, Fun Tips to Increase Workplace Creativity. A certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Therapist.

Tami uses this healing modality to help clients release stress and incorporate fun into their lives, and create new, healthy choices. A Master Trainer and Master Sales Trainer Certification, Tami has over twenty years experience in training and coaching. Tami has a special gift for you -- listen in for details!

To listen to the recorded show from the archive: click on this link here

Celebrate International Humor Month

Part ONE of Series: "What is Healing Humor and Why We All Need It -- What the World Needs NOW!" Join your host Becky Cortino with special guest Roz Trieber, a professional motivational speaker trainer and health educator, Towson University adjunct faculty member, and author of "Live Life Laughing," "The Joy of Living," Creater of HumorFusion-combining theater arts and traditional education providing successful strategies for people under pressure. This is the Kick-off International Humor Month Celebration here on AHeart4Clowning Talk Radio!

To Listen to the recorded show from the archive: click on this link here

During the month of April, 2009, AATH - the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor is launching a new annual celebration: "National Humor Month." Positive humor, shared laughter and a smile are like bridges between people -- even if they don't speak the same language. According to AATH (aath.org), Healthy, Therapeutic Humor enhances relationships, is non-hostile, sympathetic, benevolent, tolerant, and often philosophical. AATH is careful to distinguish Healthy Humor from hurtful or harmful humor that is more aggressive, critical, sarcastic, cruel, often based on put-downs, and involves laughing at someone else's expense.

As a member of AATH, I thought this would be an excellent channel to discuss this topic, and it might be FUN to help further the global celebration of this momentous occasion on AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio Show, in tandem with AATH's "National Humor Month," and in support of the concept of Healing Humor. This show is a kick-off to the month-long celebration! We will be defining what Humor is and what Healing Humor is and why this is what the world really needs -- NOW! Plan to join us!

Memories and Special Treasures

Do you want to spread laughter and cheer, make memories for others?

Do you need a special leave-behind item for healthcare facility patients?

…nursing home residents?…for humanitarian purposes?…outreach events?

Do you need a fun giveaway low-cost, high-impact item to share laughter and cheer for general purposes?

Recognizing the need to share laughter and cheer, while creating happy memories with leave-behind treasures, we put “The Funny Smile Makerz Kit” together to help share grins and good times.

We have used “Funny Smilez” for years – they have always been a hit!

“Funny Smilez” are adorable — see them in action – check them out…

Special Report Now Available on Healing Humor

A newly-published special report is now available on the necessity of Healing Humor in daily life.

Humor has important health benefits, and is recognized by many in the medical community to have positive affects in aiding healing, while relieving patient discomfort in the healthcare setting.

With the world growing increasingly gray, the need for humor is paramount.

Request your FREE copy of this report: by clicking on this link, here

Healing Humor 'Connections'

Thought you would like to know…

A Healing Humor Group AND “Healing Humor: Live Happy – Be Healthy” Fan Page are on Facebook – hope you’ll join us there – you’re invited!

FB Group: Healing Humor http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22685319484#

FB FAN Page: Healing Humor: Live Happy – Be Healthy http://www.facebook.com/pages/Healing-Humor-Live-Happy-Be-Healthy/52815368071


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Healing Humor: Live Happy - Be Healthy!

With my work in applied humor in the healthcare setting since 1997, this program has been many years in the writing. I am personally thrilled to see the number of participants growing in my complimentary audio program...

Healing Humor: Live Happy - Be Healthy! http://snipurl.com/23els

The Need for Humor in Everyday is Universal and Relevant

No time like the present, is the need for humor in everyday for every human being on earth more apparent, as the world grows grayer, colder and many previously unspeakable -- or thought of -- stark realities set in as the new norm.

For some inspiration and encouragement, listen in from the comfort of your own computer, or download to your iPod "to-go," to the podcast presentation on this topic, from AHeart4Clowning TalkRadio Show, by clicking on this linked text, or the radio graphic (above)...

Tips for Finding Humor in Turbulent Times, Part 4

Reframing things in a new way...

Viewing things in a slightly humorous way -- just a little bit differently, helps to give a lighter perspective and is an effective coping mechanism.

This can be easily and natually done by anyone, just by applying a little creativity and thinking outside the box:

7. Use Your Imagination:

Think of what would happen if certain companies merged.

For example:

Fairchild Semiconductor and Honeywell Corporation would become “Fairwell Honeychild.”

If FedEx joined UPS, they might become “FedUP.”

8. Rename to Keep Sane:

Cash Flow: The movement your money makes as it disappears down the drain.

Broker: What I am today, after taking the advice of my financial planner.

9. Exaggerate – Comedians use overstatements to get a laugh.

You can too:

Our family is so poor these days… to save on milk, we eat our corn flakes with a fork.

Our family is so poor these days… when someone rings the doorbell, I stick my head out the window and yell, “Ding-Dong.”

10. Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella – This simple choice is yours: You can frown and be miserable – an option readily chosen by way too many people -- or you can wear a contagious smile.

In your conversations with people, smile and ask to see their smile. Then say, “I see you’ve been practicing!”

Want more great information to inspire humor in everyday?

Check out this FREE online audio program:

Healing Humor: Live Happy - Be Healthy -- For Everyone, Everyday!

To provoke more smiles through inspired mirth, “Healing Humor: Live Happy – Be Healthy” a complimentary 5-session online audio program with companion E-Books, to help participants discover the positive health benefits of humor, how to administer generous doses of humor, and ways humor may be interjected into every day for a happier, healthier life.

Written and presented by Becky Cortino, coordinator of FRMC Charlie’s Chaplains Hospital Clown Creative Arts Ministry, this program was launched in celebration of Frye Regional Medical Center’s “Healing Arts Festival” held in the spring of 2008.

Program details and to sign up for “Healing Humor: Live Happy – Be Healthy”: http://snipurl.com/23els

Thanks to the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) for supplying these "10 Tips for Finding Humor in These Turbulent Times!" Becky Cortino is a member of AATH.

For information on the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH): http://www.aath.org/

Tips for Finding Humor in Turbulent Times, Part 1

It's helpful to define what "healing humor" is, so we know how to effectively apply it: healthy, therapeutic humor enhances relationships, is non-hostile, sympathetic, benevolent, tolerant, and often philosophical. In defining this, let us be careful to distinguish it from hurtful, harmful humor that is more aggressive, critical, sarcastic, and cruel, often based on put-downs, and involves laughing at someone else’s expense.

The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) has generated a list of 10 great tips to help you lighten up and rise above the current turmoil and stress you may be experiencing; some seem simple (pun) enough, but bear reminding:

1. Adjust Your Attitude - Stop watching the news and start counting your blessings instead of your money! The blessings will increase, while the money is…well, you know!

2. Make Someone Else Happy - Send unexpected ‘thank you’ or greeting cards to a mix of people. Start with those who aren't expecting it but deserve it. Then, send a couple to people who aren't expecting and don't deserve it. Then, pick a couple names at random out of the phone book that certainly aren't expecting it and have no idea who you are!

Next: Find out how to play with the "signs of the times" and get inspirations for totally Random Acts of Silliness and Kindness!

Finding Humor in Turbulent Times

These days, the economy is on its wildest ride in decades. The line waiting for a government bail-out is almost as long as the check-out line waiting in stores this holiday shopping season. Many folks are simply at wits end in trying to deal with it all! Fear not - there’s humor to be found amidst all of this chaos and confusion. The great thing about humor is it’s FREE and available to everyone. It’s sugar-free, fat-free, salt-free, and tax-free! It’s available 24-7 and you don't need a prescription! There’s no assembly required and you don’t need batteries! It’s environmentally friendly, and best of all, it’s socially contagious!

In the next few posts, I will give you a series of tips to help you relocate that FunnyBone of yours, or inspire new ways to make the world brighter -- stay tuned!

Are We Having FUN, Yet?

Tune in to find out how to apply humor as a bridge-building tool, and a family memory maker...

“Help! My Teenager is an Alien” Radio Show with Sarah Newton on Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30PM EDT, Sarah Newton and Becky Cortino discuss the joys of parenting and having fun with your children and especially teens.

Having fun opens the door and opens channels of communication, fosters learning, and grows deeper relationships. Find out how.


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You may -- or may not know Sarah, but --

Sarah Newton is sometimes known as Britain’s well-known teen coach. She is the only teen coach to have hosted her own eight-part TV series, ‘My Teen’s a Nightmare – I’m Moving Out.’ Sarah has been seen on most channels, with one of her programs being watch by 1 in 4 of the UK population.

Her first book, “Help! My Teenager is an Alien - the Everyday Situation Guide for Parents" was launched in March 2007 and rarely drops off the top ten parenting teenager book list. She recently learned that her book is being translated into Polish and Chinese.

I met Sarah earlier this year and have been quite inspired by her story and the invaluable work she does with teens and their families. How she became Britain’s best-known teen coach is an amazing story!

As a police officer in London, Sarah worked with a 15-year-old boy named Luke. In tears he confessed that he was in jail because everyone expected him to be there. He could see no way out and felt society had given up on him. She was the last person to speak with him before he took his life in his cell. Sarah has a strong commitment to helping teens and their families to strengthen their relationships.

Hope you will tune into “Help! My Teen is an Alien” Radio Show with Sarah Newton and I on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30PM EDT.

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