Laughter Therapy: How to Laugh About Everything in Your Life That Isn't Really Funny
"Annette Goodheart's book can open your life to the vital, spacious dimension of laughter. The possibilities become endless. Goodheart knows the healing power of hilarity, and nothing -- not the most profound sadness or the most tormenting trouble -- can long withstand the light she brings with her to light the darkness with our lives." --Janet Roach, ScreenwriterPrizzi's Honor"I am thrilled that Dr. Goodheart's work is finally in print! Her work is indeed unique and wonderful!"  --Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., Gestalt Therapist; Author,Windows to Our ChildrenDr. Annette Goodheart is a real pioneer in helping people throughout the world realize the healing power of laughter. She has developed techniques that have allowed her clients to heal deep emotional wounds and then move on to healthier and happier living. In her book, Laughter Therapy, she explains that her goal in writing it is to empower one to bring more healing laughter into one's life and to become "laughter independent." She outlines three myths about laughter that keep us from laughing. The first myth is that we must have a reason to laugh; the second is that we laugh because we are happy; and the third is that a sense of humor is the same thing as laughter. She dispels these myths and reveals what she believes to be the reality of laughter.This book is a must for those who want to learn more about the effects of laughter on our well-being. It has practical suggestions on how to begin your own laughter therapy, a much needed commodity in today's world. --Kathie McWilliams, Executive Director ofJoyful ChildGoodheart's book shows us that "life is terribly real and sad. It's too easy to believe that's all the story. Life is also very, very funny."  --Charles T. Tart, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley; Author,Waking-Up!