COUN 7920 - Humor, Health, and Healing

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Counseling

Description:

This course is a survey of theoretical and applied information for counselors, social workers, and other health professionals working in or wanting to work in a clinical setting. Course content includes an introduction to the philosophical, theoretical foundations, applied applications and health benefits of humor in mental health and clinical work, an overview of how humor affects the brain, and current issues that involve the use of humor in a mental health and clinical setting. The different types of humor will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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