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The Power of Humor

Whether it is through comedy workshops for individuals with mental health conditions, or humor-based interventions for trauma survivors, healing with humor programs create spaces that foster resilience, positivity, and connection.

Laughter has been scientifically proven to release endorphins, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and improve overall mental health. Moreover, these programs help break down barriers, normalize difficult experiences, and encourage open dialogue about sensitive topics. By bringing laughter and humor into people’s lives, healing with humor programs not only provide immediate relief but also inspire hope, promote social cohesion, and contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive society.

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HUMOR FOR IMPROVED PSYCHOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE

This session provides an innovative approach on how humor can be leveraged for improved mental health, resiliency, and suicide prevention. This is a high energy keynote full of corporate clean comedy that leaves participants with both the physiological benefits of laughter as well as practical tools to apply humor in their own wellness strategies.  This is a perfect addition to a conference agenda as a way to bring energy back up after lunch or heavy discussions.


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PROBLEM FRAMING THROUGH HUMOR

This workshop focuses on how Problem framing is an invaluable skill that can help you to hone your problem-solving abilities by outlining the boundaries, context, and criteria of your challenge.

This workshop teaches participants how to use humor to be more curious and open-minded during the problem framing process.

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IMPROVISATION FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE

Improv helps with creative problem-solving. It provides leaders the opportunity to break out of their usual patterns of thinking and look for unique ways to solve problems. This is especially useful when you’re faced with something that needs complex solutions that might otherwise be difficult to find.

This workshop is designed to challenge leaders to think outside the box by using improv and joke writing techniques.

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CUSTOM KEYNOTE/WORKSHOP

A tailored workshop or keynote for your audience around the themes of leadership, mental resilience, and improving workplace culture.
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Come What May

We’re honored to announce a partnership between Come What May and HEAL*ARIOUS, celebrating the enduring legacy of Ralphie May. This collaboration brings together storytelling and healing through laughter—two things Ralphie championed throughout his life. Together, we aim to carry forward his spirit of honesty, humor, and connection.

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Adam Sawyer, LTC, U.S Army (Retired)

Adam Sawyer is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army with over 24 years of service. He commanded at all levels culminating with battalion command in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He has extensive experience in leader development to include managing leadership development programs for seven years at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. ​ Adam’s previous assignments include the Joint Staff at the Pentagon where he advised senior leaders on the deployment of forces and resources in support of Department of Defense requirements across the globe. He has spent a total of 24 months on combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan where he commanded units in some of the most difficult areas and missions.​  A graduate of West Point in 2000 with a BS in History, he also holds an MA in Organizational Psychology and Leader Development from Columbia University.  Adam is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School.

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Prof. Frank Chindamo

Frank began his media career in comedy writing and production at SNL, and as an assistant on Ghostbusters. He’s won 30+ awards for writing/producing comedy videos for HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, Comedy Central and more. He launched the world’s first mobile comedy channel, featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, and in the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times. Former Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Certified Humor Professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.

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