8/24 ─ Certified Laughter Coach Training Program (3 days)

Posted On February 20, 2010 In Category Workshop Descriptions

Who: Katie West (Maine), Founder, Director, The Levity Institute
What: Certified Laughter Coach Training Program
When: Part 1 starts Tuesday 8/24/2010 at 9am and ends on Thursday 8/26/2010 at 4pm. Part 2 will take place on the phone and through video-conferencing and be completed within 6 weeks after the initial training.
Price: Register Now! Space is limited.

Laughter Coaching is a transformational process which creates and re-establishes the practice of laughter into one’s life. By combining the benefits of laughter with the focused approach of coaching, clients are able to bring more lightness and freedom into their lives and increase their sense of well-being, lower stress and negativity, and direct this new strength and buoyant energy towards their goals. By deepening their practice of laughter, clients are able to break free from long held beliefs and blocks that have held them back from their dreams.

The Levity Institute’s Certified Laughter Coach Training Program is a 36 hour Certificate Program which is comprised of both face to face training retreat hours and follow-up phone and video conference hours.

The Levity Institute’s Laughter Coach Training Program is the premier Laughter Coach Certification in the county.
Katie West is a leader and pioneer in the world of Laughter Coaching and has worked with hundreds of people empowering them to see the greater role of laughter and levity in their daily lives. Her proven coaching is ground-breaking, highly effective, and transformational for her clients’ lives.
The Levity Institute’s Laughter Coach Training Program is the only Laughter Coach Certification that meets the standard for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) guidelines for Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH).

Part 1 = 3 days with Katie West in Albuquerque

From Ha Ha to A-Ha: The Power of Laughter
Laughter Exercises for 1-1 and small group coaching
Fundamentals of the Coaching Process
Foundational Principles of Laughter Coaching
The Art of Asking: Using Empowering Questions
Designing the Coach/Client Relationship
Coaching/Client Practice Sessions
Laughter Coaching and its applications
Coaching & Marketing outside the Box: Defining your style and approach

Part 2 = follow up training via phone + video-conferencing (to be completed within 6 weeks after the initial training)

8 Coaching calls in the roles of laughter coach/client
4 Group Mentoring Sessions
1 Individual Presentation
Certification Exam
Participants are also expected to read selected texts

Participants will graduate with requirements which match the ICF’s standards for ACSTH certification. ( The Levity Institute is waiting for their pending accreditation as the first Laughter Coach Training Program to be ICF certified. Upon receipt of accreditation, all students will receive an updated diploma.)

What is Laughter Coaching?

Laughter Coaching is a transformational process which creates and re-establishes the practice of laughter into one’s life. By combining the benefits of laughter with the focused approach of coaching, clients are able to bring more lightness and freedom into their lives and increase their sense of well-being, lower stress and negativity, and direct this new strength and buoyant energy towards their goals. By deepening their practice of laughter, clients are able to break free from long held beliefs and blocks that have held them back from their dreams.

Typical Clients are people who are:

In times of transition
Seeking tools for stress management
Facing a persistent block or wall
Feeling a disconnection from their emotions and intuition
In a time of healing
Feeling a sense that they “should” be happy because of their circumstances but are not
Wanting to manage pain
Preparing for an event, performance, upcoming surgery
Couples looking to bring more joy and romance into their life together
Are unable to attend a Laughter Club

Who is a good fit to become a Certified Laughter Coach?

A professional interested in learning more about the therapeutic benefits of laughter
A Laughter Leader/Teacher who is looking to expand your offerings and build career
A Life Coach who is looking to focus his/her niche or integrate other methods into current practice
An individual who is seeking to deepen the role of laughter in their lives and its application in a personal and professional basis