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FEATURE both fields crossed paths, which led me to study attitude changes towards communication when using creativity and humour during intervention. Findings from the research provided a framework for the ’Smart Intervention Strategy (SIS)’ for school-age children who stutter (Agius, 2009; 2012; 2013; 2015) which includes components of humour and creative expression through creative thinking skills. Humour and creativity are frequently used as effective catalysts for change. Simone might be a good example. She had just graduated from Law School, and as a person who stuttered, Simone perceived her condition negatively. She wanted to apply for a job with a wellestablished, renowned law firm in the United States. She thought her chances were very slim. We worked on the curriculum vitae and under the ‘languages section’ we wrote ‘English Plus’ and ‘French Plus’. Obviously, the first thing she was requested to clarify during the interview was this ‘plus’ issue. With a smile, Simone confidently said that she stuttered in English and that is a ‘plus’. Jokingly she told them that she was sure that none of the interviewers knew how to stutter as good as she did. Not only that, but she also stuttered in French. The interviewers were fascinated with the interesting information on stuttering, on famous people who stutter and the different theories on stuttering. They noticed that stuttering did not interfere with Simone’s effective communication. She was smart, creative, interesting, persuasive, caring and human. Simone was recruited for the job and still works for this ‘celebrity lawyer’s firm’ in Los Angeles. A new angle Both creativity and humour were used to positively shift Simone’s perception towards communication. Her selfworth improved, and she was happier and more confident in herself. The client-clinician relationship developed into a very healthy and much essential therapeutic alliance:an alliance based on respect and sincerity. When Simone found her soul mate,I was honoured to be her ‘best man’ in their wedding. Humour and creativity can provide a new insight about a problem and allow for a wider degree of objectivity. In creativity we say ‘ah-ha’ while in humour we use ‘haha’. The therapeutic (creativity and humour) ‘ha-ah-ha’ techniques include activities leading to shifting perceptions and activating the ‘real’ smile. By playing with words and encouraging self- deprecation we can become capable of taking ourselves lightly and our profession seriously (Agius, 2018). Humor can be used in a therapeutic relationship to lubricate the therapy process. It builds solidarity, creates a relaxed atmosphere and encourages communication particularly on sensitive issues. Both humour and creativity broaden perception and help us look at ourselves from a new angle. The bottom line is that shared humour and laughter plays a significant part in social bonding. Key takeaways: • Both humour and creativity use spontaneity and surprise. They can bring out ‘the child in you’. This is one of the keys for success in a relationship. • Humour is as a catalyst for change. REFERENCES Agius, J. (2009) School-Age Children who Stutter: Attitude Changes following a Thinking Skills Program. The Journal of Stuttering Therapy, Advocacy and Research, 3, 112-130. Agius, J. (2012) The ‘Smart Intervention Strategy’ for School Age Children who Stutter. Special Issue Logopedie: Speech Fluency, 2, 4-11. Agius, J. (2013) Application: Fluency: Smart Intervention Strategy. Category: Education, Language: English, Developer: Vioside, Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Agius, J. (2015) Fluency SIS: Smart Intervention Strategy. Procedia- Social and Behavioural Sciences. 193, 7-12. Agius, J. (2018) Shifting perceptions: Using creativity and humour in fluency intervention. Forum Logopedyczne. 26, 49-61. Martin, R. (2007) The Psychology of Humour. Academic Press. 60 Autumn 2018
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