Humor-Workshop Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg MSc. GUH

Overcoming daily Difficulties by Humor
– Strengthening our Resilience by a humorous, positive Attitude –

Workshop for MSc. GUH, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

                         Interne Veranstaltung!!!

Objectives:

At the end of this lecture the students will be able to:

• apply various humor tools in their daily lives
• understand the effects of humor as a coping strategy
• activate and gradually strengthen their individual “humor muscle”
• distinguish between social and aggressive humor interventions
• develop new perspectives and solutions in challenging situations
• stimulate their creativity and flexibility

Methodology:

The lecture will be a mix of presentation, groupwork, practical exercises, discussions and reflections.

Key Messages:

1. Humor is a mindset that helps one to see life’s absurdities and challenges with serenity and lightness. It’s a tool for opening new space in crisis by creating new opportunities.
2. The use of humor is a way of ensuring a healthy and sustainable working and living environment. Playfulness and seriousness should exist side by side in our lives.
3. Humor fosters positive connections – a team that laughs together, works well together.
4. The quality of humor matters! (social vs. aggressive)
5. Everyone has a sense of humor and it can be activated and strengthened by a daily training.