Humor can make the hardest situations more manageable, mundane but necessary preparatory activities more tolerable, and therapeutic relationship more enjoyable. Though not all funny bones are created equal, we all have one, and I think utilizing them can make us more effective therapists.
Humor doesn't have to be in the form of pre-rehearsed punch lines; it can be simply the ability to laugh at your own shortcomings. Regardless of its form, humor is contagious, and no one has antibodies for it. Use this to your advantage. Humor has the ability to make your client more willing to go to therapy, in fact, they may even enjoy it. As we all know, we are much more productive when we're doing something we enjoy. Clients are no different.
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