Ros Ben-Moshe on healing in ‘The Laughter Effect’

The Laughter Effect is a timely reminder that we could all do with a little more lightness in our lives. Ros Ben-Moshe shares the science of laughter and the practical ways to include more of it in our days.

Ros Ben-Moshe offers a new dimension to self-care. By drawing on positive psychology and neuroscience, along with practice and wisdom from humour and laughter therapy. Ros elevates mindfulness, gratitude and self-compassion. Enriched by case studies from around the globe, Ros shares how the Laughter Effect enhances resilience to stress, and awakens a positive change.

In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Ros Ben-Moshe about the science behind the healing power of laughter. Finding and celebrating the humour in our lives, and discovering the pathway to a laughter mindset as the foundation for joy, resilience and wellbeing.

Author: Ros Ben-Moshe

Category: Medicine

Book Format: Paperback / softback

Publisher: Nero

ISBN: 9781760643331

RRP: $32.99

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