Association For Applied And Therapeutic Humor

08/14/2025

Ever wondered how to turn your unique sense of humor into a serious business?

Say It. Sell It. Slay It. is here to help! This virtual event will reveal the secrets to using humor to connect with clients, deliver more effective presentations, and increase sales.

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07/08/2025

🌟 AATH 2026 Conference Announcement! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) has officially confirmed the venue and dates for our 2026 conference!

🗓 Save the Dates: May 14–17, 2026
📍 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego – Bayside
🌊 Get ready for sunshine, sea breezes, and serious laughter in beautiful San Diego, California!

This will be an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together through humor, heart, and community. Whether you're a longtime member or curious newcomer, we can't wait to welcome you bayside in 2026!

Stay tuned for more details on venue, registration, and the call for speakers.

04/30/2025

🏆 The moment we’ve all been waiting for...
The 2025 Humor Awards Show is TONIGHT!
After 30 amazing days of laughs, learning, and spreading joy, we're closing Humor Month with a grand celebration of the people making the world a better, funnier place.
🗓 Tonight
🕓 4pm EDT | 3pm CDT | 1pm PDT
📍 Live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Join us for award reveals, uplifting stories, and fresh ideas to spark more humor in your work and life.
🎤 It's our grand finale—and YOU are the guest of honor!
👉 Take Your Seat: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Humor-Awards-Show

Welcome to the 5th edition of The Humor Awards!Join us as we celebrate the humor goodness from the past year! The Humor Awards honor individuals and organiza...

04/29/2025

😄 Today’s Impact Challenge: TELL A JOKE TO A STRANGER!
We’ve smiled at strangers. We’ve shared memes. Now, we’re leveling up:
Find someone—your barista, a coworker, a random friendly face—and tell them a joke to spread a little unexpected joy.
Need a starter?
Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts. 🦴
Give it a shot, and let us know what happens in the comments! 😂

04/28/2025

TONIGHT: Humor Showcase + Community Talent Show!
After 27 incredible days of celebrating humor, learning, and growing together, it's your turn to take the (virtual) stage! Whether you're performing, cheering from the chat, or chuckling from your couch, tonight’s the night to show off the joy and creativity of our Humor Month community.
🗓 Tonight
🕖 7pm EDT / 6pm CDT / 4pm PDT
📍 Live on Zoom
Everyone's welcome—bring your best laugh and join the fun!
Click here to join: https://tinyurl.com/Humor-Zoomers

Online Membership Networking Meeting

04/27/2025

🧠 Research Sunday: The Science of Improv!
Today’s spotlight: How improv isn’t just fun—it’s scientifically good for your brain.
Improv helps lower anxiety, boost resilience, strengthen communication, and nurture emotional intelligence.
Saying “Yes, and…” doesn’t just fuel comedy scenes—it also fuels better relationships and mental well-being!
Ready to think faster, connect deeper, and live more joyfully?
👉 Dive into today’s research roundup and infographic!
https://tinyurl.com/Humor-and-Improv

04/26/2025

🎲 Impact Challenge: Play a Game Today!
Ready to press pause on the stress and hit play on the fun? Today’s challenge is simple—and powerful:
👉 Play a game with someone.
It could be Uno with your kids, Wordle in the break room, a laugh-filled pun battle, or charades over dinner. Whatever you choose, let it bring joy, connection, and creativity into your day.
Bonus points for sharing a pic or story in the AATH Facebook Group—or tag it with . Let’s see those joyful moments!
Because here’s the truth: adults need recess, too.

04/25/2025

🎧 LaughBox Friday: A Legacy of Laughter with Steve Wilson ❤️
Today’s episode is something truly special. We’re joined by Steve Wilson—a true pioneer of therapeutic humor and a lifelong ambassador of International Humor Month.
From inspiring stories to timeless wisdom, Steve reflects on a life spent helping others laugh on purpose. Tune in as we explore the power of intentional joy in our lives, work, and relationships.
👉 Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/LaughBox-Steve-Wilson

This Special Edition of Laughbox is for Steve Wilson to hand off the Internatioinal Humor Month to Drew Tarvin. Enjoy the history of National Humor Month with Larry Wilde and others in the story of how humor was proven to be the best medicine (and continues to be ). Steve Wilson, known as the “Che...

04/24/2025

Life is weird. Laugh anyway. 😂
As we wrap up International Humor Month, our final blog post reminds us that humor isn’t just for comedians or viral videos, it’s for all of us. Every single day.
From finding joy in life’s absurdities to using laughter to connect and cope, we’re sharing 5 amazing TEDx talks that prove humor is a life skill.
Your Challenge:
✔️ Watch one talk
✔️ Share a story where humor helped you through a tough time
✔️ Tag a friend who could use a laugh today
→ https://tinyurl.com/HumorInAction-Life

Humor isn’t just for the stage, the boardroom, or the classroom, it’s for every day and every one of us. Life can be unpredictable, stressful, and sometimes downright absurd. But with the right perspective, laughter becomes not just a reaction, but a strategy for living well.For the final “Hum...

04/23/2025

Big News! The 2025 Humor Award Finalists Are Here!
We’re thrilled to officially announce this year’s finalists—brilliant individuals and organizations using humor to make life better, from classrooms to boardrooms and beyond.
🏆 Check out the full list of finalists: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Humor-Awards-Finalists
Leave a comment, tag your favorite finalist, and don’t forget to use to join the celebration!

04/21/2025

Ready to bring more humor into your writing?
Join us for CHIN Open House: Noodling on Creative Writing – where laughter and creativity go hand in hand!
We’ll kick things off with a convo on creative writing, then follow the funny wherever it leads.
📅 April 21 | 🕖 7pm ET | 💻 Zoom
Whether you write emails, blogs, or that “someday” book, you’ll get fresh ideas—and lots of laughs.
👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/CHIN-Open-House
Hosted by AATH CHIN