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For centuries, folk theory has promoted the idea that positive emotions are good for your health. Accumulating empirical evidence is providing support for this anecdotal wisdom. We use the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions (Fredrickson, 1998; 2001) as a framework to demonstrate that positive emotions contribute to psychological and physical well-being via more effective coping. We argue that the health benefits advanced by positive emotions may be instantiated in certain traits that are characterized by the experience of positive emotion. Towards this end, we examine individual differences in psychological resilience (the ability to bounce back from negative events by using positive emotions to cope) and positive emotional granularity (the tendency to represent experiences of positive emotion with precision and specificity). Individual differences in these traits are examined in two studies, one using psychophysiological evidence, the second using evidence from experience sampling, to demonstrate that positive emotions play a crucial role in enhancing coping resources in the face of negative events. Implications for research on coping and health are discussed.

Humour & laughter: health, imune system, wellbeing, etc. follow links at bottom to more fab free PDFs. To be linked to emotional intelligence please! - my lovely charity chums our humour, EI & Social Intelligence will help us reach learners and service users more effectively. Long live fun & humour ;o) convert the toxic avengers!

Yes, I guess I hadn't thought about it before but it does help that Christine and I give lots of laughs in our double act! You must see our impression of me (being me) talking to Gareth Malone (acted by CWP). This is one element that helps us to bond with our learners.

"9th Exeter Arts & Therapies Conference (Exeter) 17/09/2010 - 17/09/2010 Friday September 17th 2010, 10.00am to 4.30pm - The Exeter Guildhall * Doom & Bloom * In challenging times people need both art and community more not less. Promoting successful Arts & Mental Health practice work in Devon. When EATc began in 2002 there were few projects in Devon specifically working with the arts and mental health. This event, organised in association with Arts & Health South West, celebrates an explosion in their diversity, range and number since then. It is a chance to gather, give and receive inspiration and to feel strength in numbers. It is hoped that it will mark the beginning of an Arts & Emotional Health network for Devon. Cost: £20 (£12 concessions) "

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inancial Stress and Absenteeism: An Empirically Derived Model Author: Jinhee Kim and E. Thomas Garman This paper examines the relationship between financial stress and absenteeism. A conceptual model was derived from a Health Promotion Model and empirically tested to investigate relationships among determinants (individual characteristics), stress (financial stress), physical and psychological responses (organizational commitment and health), and absenteeism. Using data from white-collar workers at an insurance company in three midwestern states, this research determined that financial stress was negatively related to organizational commitment and was positively associated with absenteeism. Employers might consider offering workplace financial education programs to reduce absenteeism. Key words: financial stress, absenteeism, Work

A fab half-doze reasearch papers looking at the relationship of laughter, humour and health. This supports our emotional intellgience outlook, and social intelligence. You could call it social lubrication that expands our human horizons for possibility and social bonding ;o) Enjoy ;o)

This is such a good fit for "pathways to employment hot buttons" - project/idea. Check out sticky notes with other page link. Can bring together mental health, area of deprivation,volunteering, etc. ;-) Could they fund Family Learning festival costs?

This one needss some inspector gadget work - National institue of health report assessing community engagment approaches - including collaborative methodologies and community champions

mental health & wellbeing - meditation on NHS?

One in Four is also a social enterprise

One in Four magazine - for those with mental health probs

search resutlst from pub med to do with humour, laughter & health ;o) some paid for some free, please Rach could you do the honours via your subscription via the route we discussed ;o)

They do amazing work & have lots of FREE RESOURCES

Develop your pilot ! - grants from the dept. of Health - check website and email sent for more details ;-)

The materials link to Every Child Matters outcomes and focus on four areas: * community cohesion (including neighbourhood participation, community safety (especially issues around guns), gangs and knives) * health and wellbeing (including sport, healthy eating) * arts and culture (including encouraging reading, museum work) * sustainable development (including global trade, sustainable living).

There is a scheme of work for a scrap booking course that looks like a good place to start - thinking Paula