The learning and fun is ongoing for those serious about Applied Humor Therapy and clowning around to cheer patients! Educational opportunities abound throughout the year. Each conference, convention and training program is unique, offering participants fresh insight.
Paired with hands-on experience, an extensive education and better understanding of the performance venue are invaluable life-long resources. The result is a more polished performance, developing greater competency and increasing professionalism over time.
Here is a sampling of upcoming conferences, conventions and programs as related to Hospital Clowns, Caring Clowns, Healthcare Family Entertainers and Applied Humor Therapists:
Applied Humor Therapy:
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) 23rd Annual Conference “Biology of Hope/ Healing Power of the Human Spirit,” a Tribute to Norman Cousins, Thursday April 22 – Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, Anaheim, California.
Click this link for AATH 23rd Annual Conference details: http://www.aath.org/conference.htm
Multiple Disciplines:
Clowns of America International (COAI) 25th Anniversary Convention “A Little Bit Country A Little Bit Rock and Roll,” Tuesday April 20 – Sunday April 25, 2010 at Houston Hobby Marriott, Houston, Texas.
Click this link for COAI 25th Anniversary Convention information: http://www.coai2010houston.com
Hospital Clowns, Healthcare Family Entertainers, Applied Humor Therapists, Healthcare Professionals:
Frye Regional Medical Center’s Charlie’s Chaplains “Work of Heart: Injecting Healing Humor in the Healthcare Setting,” An Applied Humor Therapy Weekend, September 24-25, 2010, or Skool (Saturday-only program also available) Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Hickory, North Carolina.
This is FRMC Charlie’s Chaplains 9th consecutive now-infamous Skool… joined this year by J.T. Bubba Sikes, to offer fantabulous instruction!
Click this link for FRMC Charlie’s Chaplains’ Skool ’10 details: http://CharliesChaplains_Skool.bravehost.com/
What conference, convention or training program plans do you have for this year? Please leave a comment, to tell us about your plans — or share your favorite program!
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