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The Overcoming PTSD Podcast
Welcome back to this week's episode on PTSD And Relationships! Today Brad and I talk about how to laugh and lighten up, and why it's so important as you progress through your PTSD journey. The therapeutic benefits of humor have been understood for ce...
27:29•4 Apr 2019
Healing with Humor: Laughter's Role in Overcoming PTSD
“Finding those moments to laugh or making yourself laugh shows you that there are those bright moments in your life and you lift everyone up, but like those moments can be so hard to come by when you're in it”
Ever thought laughter could be a powerful tool in healing from PTSD? In this episode of the Overcoming PTSD podcast, hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke dive into the often-overlooked benefits of humor in the recovery process. They believe that finding moments to laugh, even when life feels overwhelming, can make a significant difference in your journey towards healing. Kayleen and Brad share their own experiences of how laughter helped them through some of their darkest times.
They offer practical tips on how to inject humor into your daily life, turning tense moments into opportunities for joy. You'll learn about 'pattern interrupts'—simple techniques to shift from conflict to fun—and how to see everyday situations as chances to find humor. This episode is a refreshing reminder that even amidst the struggle, there are moments of lightness waiting to be discovered.
So, if you're navigating PTSD or supporting someone who is, tune in to find out how a good laugh might just be the best medicine.
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