Humor Bit-TV: What is Humor?

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What is 'Humor' and how do you use it in your life? How you use humor -- or not -- affects your relationships and tells you a bit about your personality... Tune in to discover more, from Applied Humor Therapist Becky Cortino...

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Happy Red Nose Day!

I'm celebrating Red Nose Day -- how about you?!

So glad to be a part of this campaign...

My Red Nose is thanks to the folks from the Red Nose Day :0)

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Make 'em Laugh: The Book

Previously, I posted information about the PBS special series on Make 'em Laugh: The Funny Business of America.

Picking up from where the series leaves off, this newly-published book goes deeper into the works and lives of America's great comic artists, with biographical portraits, archival materials, cultural overviews, and rare photos.

For information about this book, to read the reviews, click on the book cover or click on this link: http://snipurl.com/bh473

"Make 'em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" PBS Series

This 6-hour documentary features interviews with more than 90 comedians, writers, producers, and historians. Each episode focuses on a particular genre of American comedy.

Hosted by Billy Crystal, the program explores the role of American comedy during a century of social and political change, illustrating how comedians tackled and poked fun at the political system, race relations, gender issues, prevailing American standards and taboos in everyday life.

The series premiered nationally on January 14. Scheduled installments are 21, 28 at 8PM (EST), repeating at 10PM (EST) on PBS -- check your local listings.

To view an online episode, read about comedy's evolution, and enjoy spotlighted video interviews, click this link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/makeemlaugh/

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/

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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