Laugh Therapy
In it, Adams explains his humor-driven prescriptions and why he’s willing to dress like a gorilla, fill a room full of balloons or tub full of noodles to elicit a smile, a spiritual connection or simple moment of pleasure from a patient.
"I’ve always thought it strange and unfortunate that people think nothing of acting angry and grumpy, but are self-conscious about demonstrating positive feelings," says Patch. "We all know how important love is, yet how often is it really emoted or exhibited? What so many sick people in this world suffer from--loneliness, boredom and fear--can’t be cured with a pill."
Using unconventional methods and wacky surprises to ease patients’ anxiety and enhance their healing, Patch helped pioneer the then-startling idea that doctors should treat people, not just disease. Compassion, involvement and empathy, Patch holds, are as great a value to physicians as breakthrough medicines and technological advancements. Radical thinking, then and now.
So why we don't try this therapy to make our life's more beautiful :)
