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Thursday, April 4
 

9:00am CDT

Level II: Personalizing Humor
Everyone has talents.  These vary from person to person.  Most are obvious and known to the individual, but some, when not fully developed, may be lurking inside waiting to be fully utilized.  During this session, participants will explore their top strengths and discover how they can be used to support successful outcomes.  Isn't it about time for you to discover who you are!

Speakers
avatar for Nila Nielsen, CHP

Nila Nielsen, CHP

Ed.D, Nila Nielsen: Heartfelt Humor
Audiences have been captivated by the endless enthusiasm Nila shares as she helps others find Heartfelt Humor. In her work as a teacher and principal, Nila infused humor daily as a model to make learning fun. Now, as a speaker, she generously gives away free smiles to everyone she... Read More →


Thursday April 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
York Room

9:00am CDT

Level III: What's So Funny About Leadership?
In this course, participants will discover their funnybone through development of a unique, self-determined humor goal.  This goal will be strengthened through exploration of a variety of resources and exploring specific humor strategies that will strengthen personal leadership skills.  Sounds like serious fun, right?  
You can count on it, because the focus will be on YOU!

Speakers
avatar for Karyn Buxman, CSP, CPAE, CHP

Karyn Buxman, CSP, CPAE, CHP

RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE, CHP, Levity Works
Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). Karyn is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading... Read More →


Thursday April 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Kent Room

10:30am CDT

Level II: What is Mind/Body Medicine?
Dr. Saltman provides information on the effects of humor as it applies to the emergence of Psychoneuroimmunology and Positive Psychology.
In this session, she shares the importance of emotion on health and well-being. The benefits of humor physically and mentally are discussed along with exploring the connection between humor and the brain. Her energy and vibrant life experiences demonstrate the importance of integrating humor into healthcare settings, the workplace and everyday living.

Speakers
avatar for Joyce Saltman, CHP

Joyce Saltman, CHP

Ed.D - Professor Emeritus - Special Education, Southern CT State University
Joyce Saltman, CHP, is a professor Emeritus of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT. Joyce’s innovative teaching style has led to the development of a graduate course entitled The Enhancement of Learning Through Humor, as well as a summer... Read More →


Thursday April 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
York Room
 
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