Creating Delight: Connecting Gratitude, Humor, and Play for All Ages - Softcover

Laurenhue, Kathy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0978636244 ISBN 13: 9780978636241

Publisher: Wiser Now, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

Creating Delight is a mildly subversive, highly practical and entertaining alternative to the gaggle of gratitude promoters who seem a bit too serious about adding joy to your life. While the authors are in absolute agreement with the inspiring experts who tout the importance of gratitude, this book builds on their work by connecting it with humor and play. It broadens the possibilities, offers a lighthearted attitude, and provides dozens of specific ideas for sharing the pleasures of being alive.

Whether you serve students/children, older adults, or your family and friends, use this book as a guide to illustrate concrete ways you can help them find delight.

Delight has connotations of not only happiness, but unexpected pleasure. Find it in this book.

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About the Authors

Kathy Laurenhue, CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Wiser Now, Inc. has put her master's degree in Instructional Technology (training) to work in the field of aging for 30+ years throughout the U.S. and Australia. Although she built her reputation on her work in dementia care, for the last dozen+ years her focus has been on the broader field of wellbeing in aging and providing positive stimulation for the minds of all older adults as well as intergenerational audiences. She is the author of four books, dozens of downloadable courses, plus literally thousands of word games, trivia quizzes, discussion topics, and creative training exercises. She is known for providing practical information that can be instantly put to use and delivering it in a lighthearted manner.

Bron Roberts is CFO (Chief Happiness Officer) of Let's Laugh. With over 35 years' experience as a meditation and stress management trainer, almost as long as a humor and laughter consultant, and a humor-filled presentation style that is guaranteed to get groups laughing, Bron keeps participants engaged from the first moment till the last. She is a fully certified Laughter Yoga Leader Trainer and trained as a 'Laughter Boss' under the guidance of Dr. Peter Spitzer through the Clown Doctors and Humour Foundation. Bron's passion for creating healthier, happier individuals, communities and workplaces not only makes her a popular media interview subject, but ensures that Let's Laugh presentations set the stage for lasting change in individuals and organizations. For proof, check out the list of 150+ clients and the broad sampling of testimonials on her website.

Sharon Wall is a nurse with a Masters of Public Health and over 35 years working in the aged care sector. As the director of "Ageing by Caring Pty Ltd," she enhances the experience of ageing by caring, communicating, and creating. She provides education and training, strategic planning, policy development and management, review and evaluation + leadership development focused on mentorship and coaching. She's published widely in the areas of dementia, Aboriginal Ageing, Multicultural Ageing, and Advance Care Planning. Sharon has a long standing association with the Clown Doctors and Humour Foundation through a valued association with the wonderful and much loved Peter Spitzer (1946-2014). Peter (aka Dr Fruit-Loop, Spitzer's clown doctor alter ego) was the founder of the Australian Clown Doctor Program. She currently acknowledges Peter's lasting legacy as she prepares Elder Clowns to work in aged care settings by providing them with dementia training and support

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiser Now, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0978636244
• ISBN 13: 9780978636241
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116