2006
DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2006.tb00422.x
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Humor in Counseling: Leader Perspectives

Abstract: This article explores the existence of humor in counseling from the perspectives of several leaders in the field. Specifically, the last 5 authors describe some of their thoughts and experiences regarding the emergence of humor in counseling.

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“…both the therapist and the client to see the absurdity of life and to be able to laugh at it instead of being consumed by it (Goldin et al, 2006). This is in line with the cognitive perspective on laughter in therapy outlined above, in that humour fosters more cognitive flexibility and facilitates such a shift in perspective (Yonkovitz & Matthews, 1998).…”
Section: Implications For Practice and Policysupporting
confidence: 64%
“…both the therapist and the client to see the absurdity of life and to be able to laugh at it instead of being consumed by it (Goldin et al, 2006). This is in line with the cognitive perspective on laughter in therapy outlined above, in that humour fosters more cognitive flexibility and facilitates such a shift in perspective (Yonkovitz & Matthews, 1998).…”
Section: Implications For Practice and Policysupporting
confidence: 64%
“…Although humor is recognized as a therapeutic component within psychotherapy (Corey, 2013; Ellis, 1977; Franzini, 2001; Fry & Salemeh, 1987; Goldin et al, 2006; Saper, 1987; Sultanoff, 2002;), there is very little empirical research supporting its use (Franzini 2001; Saper, 1987): Although little systematic empirical research conclusively supports the contention that humor is, as, or with psychotherapy is beneficial, the past 15 years or so have witnessed a burgeoning advocacy of its use. (Saper, 1987, p. 360) Little has changed since Saper's (1987) review of humor in psychotherapy in which he called for more controlled empirical proof of the effectiveness and value of humor.…”
Section: Therapeutic Humor: Implications For Psychotherapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although these authors offer clinical examples, they provide little empirical or theoretical basis to support their use of humor. Goldin et al (2006) is a classic illustration of a journal article on humor in psychotherapy where each master therapist shares observations, insights, anecdotes, and clinical interventions but fails to support his perspective with research evidence.…”
Section: Therapeutic Humor: Implications For Psychotherapymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Goldin et al. (2011) and Corey (2013) advised that whilst clients do not attend counselling because they want to be amused, humour in therapy might be something positive:
I think that the therapeutic relationship is a power relationship…If we are constantly in a position of giving off the image of this person you cannot reach, of this mystical person who commits no wrong, we could be enacting an unreachable image of the professional. (CP‐Eric)
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Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants also reflected that clients would not be affected negatively if they watched an online funny video involving their counsellor, so long as the counsellor does their job well in the counselling room. Goldin et al (2011) and Corey (2013) advised that whilst clients do not attend counselling because they want to be amused, humour in therapy might be something positive:…”
Section: Theme 2: the Professionmentioning
confidence: 99%