It is well documented how laughter can help us with many conditions from lack of hope to increasing our bodies immune system and recovery from surgeries or injuries. Not to mention lifting our spirits. In my profession I have found laughter an important part in avoiding burnout. In my office we look for opportunities to laugh, joke around and make each other smile. I found this especially helpful when I was doing lethality assessments at the ERs around Northern California. Working with Doctors and Law Enforcement in difficult situations we all found it very helpful as part of our debreif after a particular intense situation we just dealt with. But sometimes, for a variety of reasons, laughing with your colleuges my not be available or appropriate. As a result I've found it helpful to watch funny shows on television. So I'd like to share my top ten gut busting half hour TV shows that help me to cope with the intensity of therapeutic work I do on a daily basis. A disclaimer is warrented here. Some of these shows some might find offensive or inappropriate. So use your own discression in your viewing choices. Theses shows may not be for everyone...With that said, here are my picks in no particular order:
1) It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2) Tosh.O
3) Chappelle Show
4) The Daily Show
5) The Colbert Report
6) Arrested Development
7) Curb Your Enthusiasm
8) 30 Rock
10) The Office
So when your feeling a bit depleated after a difficult day at work. Don't forget to have a laugh.
