Have you ever been in a group of people and witnessed humor used successfully (or even unsuccessfully)? We have all experienced humor in our personal and work lives. Humor is a tool that can be used for good. It can help with forming connections, building relationships, and easing communication. Learn the strategies of how to use joy, compassion and positivity to improve overall health. Trevor Smith from Blue Sky Consulting will discuss the latest science and benefits behind laughter, and the impact it can have on your life with hopefully some humor along the way!
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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, 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 bachelor’s 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 level 1 Humor Academy for certification as a Humor Professional through AATH and completed the training to be certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader through the American School of Laughter Yoga.