Am 13. und 14. Februar durfte ich bereits zum vierten Mal an der Uni Freiburg das Seminar „Overcoming Difficulties by Humor“ im Rahmen des International Master Program in Biomedical Sciences (IMBS) leiten. Dieses internationale und interdisziplinäre Masterprogramm wird gemeinsam von der Universität Freiburg und der Universität Buenos Aires angeboten.
Bereits seit der griechischen Antike beschäftigten sich die Philosophen mit den Phänomenen Humor und Lachen. Heutzutage sind die Volksweisheiten „Humor ist die beste Medizin“ und „Lachen ist gesund“ weit verbreitet. Doch wie kann Humor konkret als Instrument in medizinischen und pflegenden Berufen eingesetzt werden? Laut Vera Robinson erfüllt Humor in diesem Umfeld drei Hauptfunktionen: eine kommunikative, eine soziale und eine psychologische. Humor dient im medizinischen Umfeld dazu, wichtige Botschaften zu übermitteln, soziale Bindungen zu knüpfen und bei der Bewältigung von Belastungen und schwierigen Situationen zu helfen. Wohldosierter, situationsgerechter Humor bringt Leichtigkeit und Entspannung in den Klinikalltag und kann sich positiv auf das Wohlempfinden von Patient:innen, Ärzt:innen und Pflegenden auswirken. Kirsten Hänle ging in ihrem interaktiven Vortrag auf die unterschiedlichen Facetten und Funktionen von Humor ein. Anhand praktischer Beispiele beleuchtete sie die verschiedenen Chancen und Risiken verschiedener Humorstile und ging auf die Bedeutung ethischer Aspekte ein. Sie stellte umsetzbare Strategien zur Steigerung der eigenen Humorfähigkeiten und zur geschickten Anwendung von Humor im klinischen Umfeld vor. Anhand interaktiver Elemente amen die Zuhörer:innen ins Erleben der humorvollen Haltung und nahmen Anregungen mit, wie sie Humor bewusst in ihrem beruflichen Alltag einsetzen können.
Last humor workshop in 2023 on December 19 & 20 at the Freiburg University, International Master Program IMBS. Such a pleasure to work with these motivated, international students. Thank you!! Their feedback: „The lecturer is great. I am able to recognize and discover aspects of humor and how to use it in daily life.“ „This lecture is needed for everyone in a world of stress and fear. Thank you for the enlightment.“ „It was relaxing & extremely fun, would definitely join again to learn more.“ „The exercises were all thoughtfully designed, they were intuitive and quite soothing.“ „We got to see humor in a way that I wasn’t so aware before. So it was very nice to take home some knowledge and tools for enjoying life at the most.“ „Excellent seminar, relaxing and useful.“
For the fourth time Kirsten held this Humor-Lecture for 22 students from the MSc Global Urban Health course, Medical Facultiy of the University of Freiburg. The students came from 19 different countries and 3 continents. Their feedback: „Excellent and unique. 1st ever experience. A way to reduce stress and divert mind.“ „It helps a better assimilation. The world is full of so much stress and pain, humor is needed. Very instructive. We need another session.“ „Great! Kept us awake + energized. Gave me a better understanding of how to improve + use humor. Good mix of interactive exercises and learning.“ „I loved the topic and lecturer.“ „Very engaging. Exercises were relevant and connected. Loved how positive the session was.“ „It improved our personal relationships with each other.“ „Very dynamic. Time flew. I really enjoyed the exercises and how the lecturer conducted the workshop.“ „Very energizing. Total balance of theoretical basics and practical exercises. I really liked group discussions & personal anecdotes.“ „Overall it was 5 star. I wished we would have had more time. I highly recommend the seminar without any restrictions.“
Twelve students from Argentina, India, Brazil, Chile, Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia, Iraq, Hungary took part in the humor workshop just before the winter-break started. Here some of their comments:“This class itself was an overall stress reliever from the activities of the previous modules.““I loved/enjoyed the exercises. It helped me connect better with the other students. We had never laughed so much together before.““Well prepared workshop.““The humor class has the pefect timing and I would recommend it for organizations as well.“ „I enjoyed every aspect of this humor-training. I am glad I made time to come“.“I never knew I was creative till I practiced these exercises“.“I am very impressed.““Keep up the amazing humor work.“
„Loved the lecturer“ „Nice methodology“ „Positive energy“ “ Thanks for the tips“ For the third time Kirsten held this Humor-Workshop for 24 students from the MSc Global Urban Health course. The students came from 18 different countries and 5 continents. Kirsten showed them how to strengthen various humor habits in a playful way and the students got to practice a lot. They were extremely motivated and open. These comments show what they took home from this class:* Always walk with humor glasses * You’ll find humor if you look for it *Less sarcasm *Learn to look at mistakes/failures in a humorous way *Breathing and thinking *Switch the mindset *Be spontaneous *Practical tips for a better life *Be a humor detective *Laugh at myself *Relax during difficult situations *Just rembember: Life can be easier with techniques *We should play more *Body posture matters *Find humor in everything *Look out for positivity in bad situations *
In diesem Team-Humor-Workshop erlebten die beiden Ärzt*innen und die Mitarbeiterinnen der HNO Praxis Hansen + Pothen, Umkirch anhand abwechslungsreicher, praktischer Übungen wie sie ihren Sinn für Humor ausbauen können und im betriebsamen Praxisalltag einfließen lassen können. Die Teilnehmer*innen stärkten an diesem Vormittag ihren Teamgeist, hatten viel Spaß miteinander und lernten sich teilweise aus einer neuen Perspektive kennen.Andrea Flügel, Teilnehmerin: „Ein wirklich toller Workshop! Kirsten hat es ganz schnell geschafft, die Anfangszweifel aus dem Weg zu räumen… Mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen, einer sehr guten Abwechslung von Theorie und Praxis, einem fundierten Grundwissen und natürlich einer großen Portion Humor hat Sie uns die verschiedenen Arten des Humors beigebracht und uns Wege gezeigt, wie wir ihn in stressigen Situationen anwenden können….denn eins ist ganz klar: GUTER HUMOR ENTSPANNT IMMER!!! Danke Kirsten!“
In this day workshop the students of the IMBS International Master Program in Biomedical Sciences at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg explored the relationships between a sense of humor, stress, and coping strategies. The 19 international students deepened their theoretical aspects of humor by several exercises and reflections in groups. They received humor tools and practical impulses to gradually strengthen their individual “humor muscle” and to stimulate their creativity and flexibility.Participants:“I think that laughing at our own mistakes can be useful for any profession, especially in scientific research where things don’t go the way you want them all the time. I also believe that maintaining a positive and cheerful attitude is contagious for the rest of the work team.““I enjoyed the speaking skills of the presenter, she has a wonderful command over her voice and diction and uses it efficiently to capture the audience!““Its feels good to connect with people in a relaxed way and appreciate the lighter side of life.
„Overcoming Difficulties by Humor“ was the topic of Kirsten Haenle’s half day workshop for 18 international students of the M.Sc. Global Urban Health program at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. The hybrid lecture was a mix of presentation, groupwork, physical impulses, discussions and reflections. As the students just started their course, this fun workshop made them grow together as a group. At the end of the workshop the students were able to understand the effects of humor as a coping strategy and to develop new perspectives and solutions in challenging situations.
Dr. Sonia Diaz-Monsalve, Project Coordinator GUH: „We (Master Global Urban Health, University of Freiburg) were extremely thankful to deliver the humor session with Kirsten Haenle… It was an excellent opportunity to cope with current COVID challenges, providing hope, practical techniques and good spirit to our international Master students and to all of us!“„Overcoming Difficulties by Humor“ was the topic of Kirsten Haenle’s half day workshop for 18 international students of the M.Sc. Global Urban Health program at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. The hybrid lecture was a mix of presentation, groupwork, physical impulses, discussions and reflections.