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Featuring Interview Guest, Clinical Psychologist, Humor Researcher, University Professor, and Author, Louis R. Franzini, PhD ; and Performance Guest, Two-Time BMI Award Winning Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Jesse Nolan of Caught a Ghost, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 867
Interview Guest: LOUIS R. FRANZINI, PhD; and Performance Guest: JESSE NOLAN of CAUGHT A GHOST
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LOUIS R. FRANZINI, PhD
Lou Franzini earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. In between he earned an M.S. in preclinical psychology at the University of Toledo. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in behavior modification at the currently named Stony Brook University, NY. He then joined San Diego State’s Department of Psychology where he is now Emeritus Professor of Psychology.
He has authored over 100 academic articles and popular press items, 30+ book reviews, and 13 Continuing Education courses, plus five books all with traditional publishers. He is licensed for the practice of Psychology in both CA and FL.
He has served as an Exchange Professor at universities in Belgium and Singapore. He also served as a consultant to the U.S. Peace Corps for the Jamaica Project.
Regarding How Humor Helps: Enhancing Your Relationships, Health, and Happiness:
In The judicious use of humor is often cited as the reason a new relationship began. It is also frequently recognized as the reason it has lasted. People like to be with others who make them laugh and who, in turn, enjoy their own humorous comments. Humor is an effective tool in nearly all settings, from formal interactions in the workplace to casual exchanges with strangers. How Humor Helps… informs its readers how to determine what is funny and what is not.
Complicating the picture is that the appropriate use of humor has recently changed drastically in terms of topics and language. This book emphasizes the positive values of humor in many areas of life and how to deliver it effectively. Based on the scientific literature, the views of professional comedians, and our awareness of cultural changes, the author’s recommendations are all designed to affect major personal benefits to the reader. Maybe greater longevity, too, as the latest evidence is that strong social connections, facilitated by clever humor, actually can make people happier, self-confident, and even physically healthier.
This book stresses the value of using humor in most areas of your life and how to do it successfully to garner the greatest benefits. In addition, he has performed stand-up comedy in a variety of U.S. cities.
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