Title
The Definition of Enlightenment - Lighten Up: My Use of Humor in Social Work Education and Practice
Publication Date
2002
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this narrative, I discuss how humor has become a central "tool" of my practice as a social work educator and social worker. I describe how I use humor as a conscious means of achieving student learning. In a very real sense, calling humor a tool is a misnomer as it is a central feature of my personality. Each of us possesses certain personality characteristics that, if nurtured and cherished, can become powerful allies in the processes of teaching and helping.
Publication Title
Networks
Volume
5
Issue
3
Publisher Policy
post print (12 month embargo)
Recommended Citation
Furman, Rich, "The Definition of Enlightenment - Lighten Up: My Use of Humor in Social Work Education and Practice" (2002). Social Work & Criminal Justice Publications. 199.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/socialwork_pub/199