Using Comedy to Explore Racial-Ethnic Identity with Clients: A Narrative Approach |
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| Authors: | D. Robert Casares Jr. Samuel T. Gladding |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, USAcasaredr@wfu.edu;3. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe physical and mental health benefits of humor and comedy have been widely documented. This article presents a therapeutic framework outlining several clinical applications of comedy designed to facilitate client exploration of racial-ethnic identity. It also discusses how comedy can enhance narrative therapy approaches by serving as an engaging and effective tool for assisting clients in the process of externalizing storytelling, identifying exceptions to problems, and authoring new and positive stories about racial-ethnic identity. |
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| Keywords: | Comedy humor narrative therapy racial and ethnic identity popular culture creativity in counseling |
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