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Humor

3 techniques · 2 approaches
Frankl
Paradoxical Intention
Paradoxical Intention
The client deliberately wishes for, or tries to bring on, precisely what they fear. The technique breaks the vicious circle of anticipatory …
Frankl
Self-Distancing through Humour
Self-Distancing through Humour
Humor is one of the modes of self-distancing — the human capacity to look at oneself from the outside. When the client can laugh at their sy…
REBT
Rational Humorous Songs (RHS)
Rational Humorous Songs (RHS)
A unique technique by Ellis, based on his belief in the therapeutic power of humor. Clients are offered specially written songs by Ellis, se…
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