testimonials

about laughter yoga and wellbeing sessions

Thanks to Cris once again for a great session. I think it really hit the mark for the attendees who had just arrived by car from Sydney. As a workplace health and safety measure, I sensed that it was appreciated by a majority. This is certainly something we can take back to our teams.
Some of the feedback received for the session:
"worked well"
"such a great thing to give...memorable shared experience"
"loved the laughter session"
Jason Margetts, Centrelink (June 2010)

Dear Cris,
As you know, it was with much trepidation that we scheduled a "Stress Management" and "Laughter" workshop for our Senior Executive Career Management participants.  They are in the main conservative, and present as introverted due to their background and seniority.   I was fearful the topic would place them too far out of their comfort zones thus finding it 'undignified' to participate.
The opposite was true!
- as you know they wholeheartedly joined in and were genuinely interested in your presentation.  Needless to say, the feedback I received was excellent.  Thank you for putting in your time, knowledge and above all your enthusiasm.  It is very contagious - and kept everyone upbeat for the rest of the day.
We must invite you back later in the year.Kindest Regards, Bretta Lindner, Senior Executive Career Centre Manager,
Hudson

Thanks Cris for presenting at our CPA discussion group.  As discussed we have a conservative membership and I did doubt that laughter was going to be emanating from all the attendees.  Well true to your word not only during your session did you have the group laughing, I can honestly say that I have never left a meeting happier.  You achieved the impossible - a room full of accountants laughing and joking around - I'd like to see that - I did thanks to you.  FANTASTIC.- Tim Humphries, CPA.

"I learnt to become more open and laugh without a care in the world."
"My heart felt lighter and I went home and did the laughing with the kids."
"A bit challenging but good as we got into the spirit of it."
"My whole body felt better."- Session held as part of Comcare wellbeing program. Comments provided by M Kliukas, Comcare, Melbourne.

"Hi Chris,
I really appreciate the time and effort you took to come along and take that session. I can't express how delighted I was to see some of those "actuaries" actually letting go and enjoying themselves. It was such a great opportunity for our group to step outside their comfort zone and get to know each other at a more personal level.
Personally I loved it!! I laugh a lot and I especially love the opportunity to laugh and be silly at the same time. Thank goodness they had a sound proof room for us. I asked S. in Sydney today if he was laughing and he told me "especially when I try to explain to someone what we did".- G Field, IAG

I thought the laughing session was excellent and a great idea to have on day like that. Felt very good afterwards and learnt a lot.- N Scott, IAG

"Brilliant workshop that assisted with self-care"
"Haven't laughed so much for ages"
"Felt great and would highly recommend it"
"Great way of releasing stress"
"Good way to get to know and connect with people"
"Hilarious"
"I loved the way that just trying a giggle you ended up roaring with laughter"
"Laughing like that made me feel 'up' all day"- participants at a worker self care workshop coordinated by the Youth Homeless Outreach Team, a joint initiative between Eastern Access Community Health Centre, Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Eastern Health, Nov 2004.

"Cris Popp facilitated the first Laughter Therapy session at the Noel Miller Centre (N.M.C) in Glen Iris, Melbourne. The N.M.C is a not for profit residential facility for 138 high and low care residents. The session commenced at 3pm and ran for 30 minutes, with 17 residents participating(and a lot of carers, family members etc watching on!) With such a big group of people it was crowded but oh so exciting. Most of the residents selected to participate were in an existing Pain Management Program, however we did not refuse anyone from attending.
The session followed a routine of set laughter, breathing and affirmation exercises. Lifestyle staff assisted with the exercises, prompting and encouraging residents. Cris was at all times professional, knowledgeable and an excellent group leader.
Evaluation of the session drew mainly positive reactions but as with most things, Laughter Therapy is not for everyone. Generally speaking blood pressure was lowered and residents reported having "The best nights sleep in a long time."
The Lifestyle team have permanently rostered Laughter Therapy to be facilitated once a month, incorporating both high and low care residents.
It's a lot of work, but it is so beneficial, so different and such fun."- Merita Rawlyk, Diversional Therapist, Noel Miller Centre (session held in Nov 2004).

testimonials about facilitation, training, innovation and other services to corporate sector

"Large amount of information in short time."
"Content was relevant, referenced, highlighted key areas on slides - not time wasting."
"Presenter was very well informed."- audience response to a talk on innovation given at Australian Institute of Management 21/6/05. Provided by Greg Macdonald, Chair, AIM Innovation Special Interest Group.

"Good practical exercises and [he] facilitated an open environment where everyone was actively participating."- M Ward, Being Innovative course, ACIL

"Relevant, well structured, good content. Very effective."- Anna V, Change Management course, ACIL

"Great. Well organised. Always on track and on topic."
"Great. Thanks Cris."
"Engaging. Thought Provoking."- Ben, B Crittendon, Participants at facilitated Teacher Feedback session, Hub, Victoria University.

"Cris. Thank you for your effort last Thursday evening a week ago. It was very well received and your presentation was excellent ... it helped to make the launch of the Group a success. Again thank you for your effort , it was much appreciated and I have passed on my remarks to CPA so you may get further enquiries. Take care and Regards."- John Gartly, Chair, Frankston CPA.