
HUM8695 - THE APPLICATIONS OF HUMOR IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: AN OVERVIEW FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS. . . 7 CE Contact Hours
HUM8695 Title: THE APPLICATIONS OF HUMOR IN PSYCHOTHERAPY: AN OVERVIEW FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANSDescription: The objective of this course is to provide the mental health clinician with a comprehensive introductory overview of the appropriate and inappropriate uses of humor in psychotherapy. Objectives:When the trainee completes this course, he/she will:- Understand the nature of humor and the history of the use of humor in psychotherapy- Know the benefits and risks of using humor in psychotherapy- Grasp the contraindications and misuses of humor in psychotherapy- Comprehend the complications of using humor with different patient populations: adult, child, adolescent, groups, couples- Learn skills in applying humor successfully in psychotherapyThis course is primarily designed for clinicians in the earlier stages of their career, or for more advanced clinicians reviewing basic concepts in this area.This course was written by Jad Tompkins, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker