Upotreba humora u psihoterapiji

Abstract

U radu su opisani pojam humora, psihološki aspekti i teorije koje ga objašnjavaju, kao i povezanost humora sa mentalnim zdravljem. Prikazano je nekoliko različitih terapijskih pristupa koji uključuju humor u svoje intervencije, uz opis teorijskih pojmova na kojima počivaju i tehnika koje koriste. Zaključeno je da humor može biti dragoceno terapijsko sredstvo koje menja perspektivu, izaziva povišenje pozitivnog afekta i raspoloženja i dovodi do promena u ponašanju. Međutim, iako potencijalno produktivan, treba ga primenjivati oprezno - uvek u empatičnoj, podržavajućoj atmosferi, uz stalni monitoring oko vrste humora, potreba klijenta i specifičnosti situacije u kojoj se nalazi. Humor u terapijskom procesu je usmeren na nepoželjne osobine i ponašanja, ali nikada na osobu.

The article describes the notion of humor, the psychological aspects, and theories that explain it, as well as the association of humor with mental health. Several different therapeutic approaches have been presented that incorporate humor into their interventions, along with a description of the theoretical concepts they rely on and the techniques they use. It has been concluded that humor can be a valuable therapeutic tool which changes perspective, increases positive affect and mood, and leads to behavioral changes. However, while potentially productive, it should be used with caution - always in an empathetic, supportive atmosphere, with constant monitoring of the type of humor, client needs and specificity of the situation. Humor is directed towards undesirable traits and behaviors, but never towards a person.