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A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Saturday, October 18, 2008 : 8:30am to 12:00pm
University Park Campus
Montgomery Ross Fisher Building
204
$75
Can that giggle make you healthier? Groundlings grad Joan Weiss shows how to harness the power of levity in your own life.
This interactive workshop, called "A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: The Positive Role of Humor in Enhancing Health and Happiness," includes both a lecture and fun interactive activities that will give participants a chance to learn about the psychological and physical benefits of humor, while gaining practical tips on how to increase humor and laughter in their own lives and those of others.
Three continuing education units are available upon completion. To register, go to www.regonline.com/uschhumor.
Presenter Joan (Jony) Weiss holds a master's degree in public health, with a specialty in behavioral science and health education. Her work experience over the past 17 years has included designing and delivering entertaining and informative workshops and classes on subjects including health and humor, positive psychology and happiness, strengths, and personality types. Weiss has studied improv at the Groundlings Improv School in Hollywood and has performed stand-up comedy. She currently works as the program manager for work/life and wellness at USC's Center for Work and Family Life, the university's employee assistance program. Weiss lives in Los Angeles with her funny husband, funny son and two very funny goldfish.