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QuestionHow do you fake a laugh?
Klare Heston, LCSWKlare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
Licensed Social WorkerIn the beginning, you might just have to 'fake it,' and that's okay. If you aren't used to laughing, it might feel unnatural. Just stay with it and keep trying. The other person probably won't know you are faking. -
QuestionHow do I get a nice laugh?Klare Heston, LCSWKlare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
Licensed Social WorkerYou can practice in front of a mirror or with close friends or family. At first, it may feel strange if you are not used to smiling and laughing. Just stay with it. -
QuestionHow do I laugh at anything?Klare Heston, LCSWKlare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
Licensed Social WorkerPractice. But by all means, don't laugh at serious or tragic stuff. Only start by laughing at jokes and stories. Get in the habit of reacting with laughter. -
QuestionHow can I control my laughter?Klare Heston, LCSWKlare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
Licensed Social WorkerIf you think you laugh too much, try counting to 5 or 10 before laughing. By then, you might lose the impulse to do so. -
QuestionI love to laugh but everyone can see my teeth when I laugh. Is that bad?Klare Heston, LCSWKlare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
Licensed Social WorkerWell yes, your teeth will often show when you laugh. But the truth is that people will be more focused on their own pleasure, that they will not be checking out your teeth. If you have a dental problem, try to attend to it by seeing a dentist. But don't miss out on laughter and fun in your life because of self-consciousness. If you absolutely must, half cover your mouth as you laugh--make it seem part of the joke-telling.
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