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Healing Brain Seminar: February 1991

HE WHO LAUGHS, LASTS!
USING HUMOR TO SURVIVE

A fun and laugh-filled evening with Loretta LaRoche

February 1, 1991
Nashua, New Hampshire
Elm Street Jr. HS
Corner of Elm and Lake Streets
7:30 - 9:00 PM

LAUGHTER AND HEALING:
FINDING THE POWER WITHIN
A Continuing Education Workshop with Loretta LaRoche

February 2, 1991
Nashua, New Hampshire
Clarion Somerset Hotel
2 Somerset Parkway
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Co-sponsored by the de Nicola Center for Women's Health, Nashua Memorial Hospital, Nashua, New Hampshire, and the Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge, Boston

OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be better able to:
• Understand the physiology and psychology of humor
• Understand the health benefits, both psychologically and physically, of humor
• Identify negative behavior patterns that stand in the way of happiness and success
• Employ humor in stress management
• Create an individual plan for self-esteem

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
The workshop provides up to 4.6 contact hours and a certificate of attendance will be provided. This program is approved for 5.6 CEUs by them MA State Nurses Assoc. through Wellness Associates, Plymouth, MA. Reciprocity for nursing credit is available in most states. The Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is approved by the American Psychological Association for offering continuing education for psychologists (4.6 contact hours). Approved for teacher certification.

COURSE COORDINATORS:
Margaret Caudill, M.D., Ph.D., also a director of ISHK
Paula Wilkin, R.N., M.S.

THE ROLE OF HUMOR

Humor has long been recognized as an indispensable tool for maintaining good health and a sense of well-being. However, today too many people feel that laughter is child's play and life too serious to chuckle.

But hark! Ye potential non-believers and read on.

Recent studies are beginning to demonstrate that laughter can elevate moods, aid creativity, decrease stress, boost the immune system, decrease pain and burn calories!

How can you ward off "hardening of the attitude," winter blues, stress fatigue and martyrdom? Join the de Nicola Center for Women's Health and the Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge for two-laugh-filled programs with Loretta LaRoche.

Who is that!?

Loretta LaRoche is a short woman who thinks tall! As president of The Humor Potential and director of Wellness Associates, a Massachusetts firm which offers seminars and lectures on humor and healing, stress management and motivational techniques, she has lectured and entertained all over the country. She is a graduate of Hofstra University in speech therapy and communications and has certifications in behavioral modification, hypnosis, and attitudinal modification. Her special talents lie in her funny, sensitive, and very relevant presentation on how to use laughter to cope with modern day stresses and build self-esteem.

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