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Overview
Drawing on Ros Ben-Moshe's rich research expertise and her experience in this emerging field, La Trobe's Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing short course is the first of its kind in Australia.
Features
- In this 7½ hour online program you will explore evidence-based practice and gain techniques to enhance resilience, positivity and wellbeing in patient care, education and other settings.
- You will also acquire practical skills to become a Laughter, Resilience and Wellbeing facilitator in your workplace.
Programme Structure
Topics covered will include:- The science and neuroscience of laughter, humour and play
- Basic physiology of humour and non-humour-based laughter therapy – including its effect on psychological, emotional, mental and social health
- Laughter and Humour for Wellbeing in diverse settings – from paediatric wards (Clown Doctors) to dialysis wards (laughter yoga facilitators), Aged care facilities (Elder Clowns), to refugee camps (Clowns without Borders), the corporate world (Positivity Resilience) and schools (Laughter Wellness).
- Laughter wellness – a mind-body philosophy that expands beyond physical laughter into new realms, to accentuate positivity and promote overall wellbeing
- Laughter yoga – its beginnings and growth into a burgeoning world-wide movement to create community and promote world peace
- Essential “laugh skills” – to integrate into your personal and professional daily practice, including positive reframing with levity and joyful journaling
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 20 other Short Courses in Psychology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Extra requirements
- Broadband internet access and an active email address that can be accessed at home during study periods.
- Students must have basic computer literacy skills (e.g. Word or other word processing software)
- A sense of humour is recommended although not essential.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents450 AUD / full≈ 450 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents450 AUD / full≈ 450 AUD / full
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