Episode 80: Laughter Yoga with Trevor Smith

Our self-care and mindfulness toolboxes are endless! On today's podcast, we speak to Trevor Smith and learn about the powerful practice of laughter. Trevor discusses how laughter not only strengthens our immune systems, but it helps build stronger and happier communities inside and outside of the work place. Listen to the whole episode to learn a few laughter exercises you can practice at home or on your next team Zoom call. You will experience how laughter is contagious and a superpower we all have inside of us--no jokes needed!

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Trevor Smith B.A. M.A. M.Ed, CLL is the Chief Happiness Officer of Blue Sky Consulting; a training and development company based in Springfield, Ma. With more than 15 years of experience as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and mental health practitioner, Trevor has designed and conducted workshops and trainings that promotes personal and professional development in a variety of occupational and community settings. As an Employee Wellness Consultant and Human Potential Coach, Trevor supports organizational leaders and teams by teaching them the importance of incorporating fun and lighten up in the workplace and making it an essential component to their business and innovation strategies. Utilizing the principles of happiness and laughter, Trevor utilizes a hands on training and learning process that provides the practical and professional skills for organizations and groups to thrive in a culture of productive collaboration, respectful communication that cultivates "A positive On the Job attitude" that adds more happiness and humor in the workplace. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Education from Curry College, a Master's Degree in Counseling psychology from Lesley University, and a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. Trevor has extensive experience working with many different audiences in a variety of different settings. Trevor is a member of the Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor, the World Laughter Tour, the International Positive Psychology Association and the Applied Improvisation Network. In addition, he successfully completed the Advanced Leadership Training Workshop for Certified Laughter Leaders through the World Laughter Tour and the American School of Laughter Yoga.

If you like more information about Trevor's workshops and trainings, you can contact him via e-mail at tsmith@blueskyconsulting.us. His website is www.blueskyconsulting.us