Introduction: Why this book is needed Part I: Humour defined and theorised 1. Definitions and theories 2. Humour senses and styles 3. Is humour universal and eternal? Part II: Better than an apple a day? Can humour be therapeutic? 4. Models of therapeutic humour 5. Humour-based therapies 6. What the research reveals Part III: Humour and the person-centred approach 7. Carl Rogers and humour 8. Is there a place for humour in the person-centred therapy room? Part IV: Working with humour 9. Practical considerations 10. Training to work with humour
Biography
Micheal Kentish is a person-centred counsellor and a lecturer in person-centred and humanistic counselling at the University of Keele.
'Written in an accessible and engaging way that will appeal to trainee and experienced therapists alike, Humour and Healing in the Person-Centred Therapy Room provides a wide-ranging examination of the place and practice of humour in psychotherapeutic encounters and training. Kentish offers an interesting historical exploration of therapeutic engagement with humour, advocating for levity to be seriously considered in person-centred therapy in myriad ways. With "pause for thought", "reflection" boxes, and comic illustrations throughout, this book offers important food for thought for counsellors and education providers on the role of humour and laughter to support personal and professional growth and healing.'
- Elizabeth Peel, Professor of Communication and Social Interaction at Loughborough University and person-centred therapist
