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Laughter Rx Symposium

March 7 @ 8:30 am

Venue:

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids

Price:

Nursing CE: $35 Social Work-CE: $35 Non-CE: $25 Members: Free


Registration for the Laughter Rx Symposium closes Wednesday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m!


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Symposium Agenda:

8:15 a.m. – In Person registration opens, coffee and networking time.

8:50 a.m. – Welcome and in-person Introduction (Program Begins)

9 a.m. – Jayson Dibble presents: Breaking Bad News Without Breaking Bad Yourself

10:00: Break 10 mins

10:10 a.m. – Keith McGill presents: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: Trading Preconception for New Perception PART I

11 a.m. – Break 10 mins

11:10 a.m. – Keith McGill presents: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: Trading Preconception for New Perception PART II

12 p.m. Conclusion & Questions

All registrations are final.  No refunds will be available. 

Keith McGill

Keith McGill has been a workshop leader for over two decades.  He led workshops for Jefferson County Public Schools, Gilda’s Club, The YMCA, and the National Science Foundation. Keith is also an actor, director, playwright, director, and stand-up comedian. For over a decade he has been a facilitator for Shakespeare Behind Bars.  Keith also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisville.   

Dr. Jayson Dibble

Jayson L. Dibble, Ph.D., is professor and chair in the Department of Communication at Hope College, Holland, Mich. His teaching and research focus on topics such as the delivery of bad news, the role of humor in communication, and romantic relationships. He has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, The Atlantic Monthly, TIME, Yahoo News, Fox News, Women’s Health, CNN, and The Washington Post. Dr. Dibble lives in Holland, Mich., and loves learning from smart people, laughing, traveling, and curating his extensive collection of vintage air guitars.

Presenting Sponsor

Underwriting Sponsor

Cancer Network of West Michigan, a joint venture between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health – West

Details

Date:
March 7
Time:
8:30 am
Cost:
$25.00 – $35.00
Event Category:
Event Tags:
1806 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 United States
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