{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S3E3: Balancing Act: Coping, healing, and the art of gallows humor","description":" Episode Description:  In this episode, we explore a topic often left unspoken but widely experienced\u2014how child abuse professionals use dark humor to cope with the emotional weight of their work. Joined by neurohumorist Karyn Buxman, an expert in the therapeutic power of laughter, we discuss how humor serves as a lifeline in challenging environments. Discover the fine line between humor as a coping mechanism and when it might become harmful.  Download Transcript   Guest:   Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE  Neurohumorist  Speaker Hall of Fame         Show Notes:  In this episode, host Christina Rouse dives into a delicate and seldom discussed topic in the child advocacy field about how professionals use gallows humor and dark humor to cope with the emotional toll of their work. Joined by neurohumorist Karyn Buxman, this episode explores the science behind humor, how it serves as a tool for stress relief, and when it may cross the line. Karyn shares her expert insights on how humor impacts brain function, helping professionals recover from amygdala hijack moments and regain cognitive control in the face of trauma. Through a dynamic conversation, Christina and Karyn discuss how laughter can be both a lifeline and, at times, a liability when used without care in sensitive environments.  The episode also features sound bites from professionals on the frontlines of child abuse prevention, discussing their experiences with humor as a coping mechanism, and  Karyn details the 7 Humor Competencies of High Performers she developed: Rapport\/Bond, Context, Authenticity, Safety, Timing, Content, and Delivery.  The episode encourages listeners to understand the nuances of gallows humor, while also offering practical advice on fostering healthier workplace humor that doesn\u2019t cross ethical boundaries. Karyn provides guidance for leaders on creating supportive environments and using humor mindfully, emphasizing that while abused children are no joke, laughter can help heal the caregivers and improve the care provided to victims.  Hit the subscribe button now!      Key Quote:  \u201cHumor enables us to rise above any situation, even if only for a few seconds. When we\u2019re dealing with trauma, pain, and stress, sometimes just getting that small moment of relief is essential.\u201d- Karyn Buxman    Resources:   Meet Karyn Buxman [Website]  gallows humor (noun) - humor that makes fun of a life-threatening, disastrous, or terrifying situation [Definition]  7 Humor Competencies of High Performers by Karyn Buxman [Resource]  Man\u2019s Search for A Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl [Book]  "It is well known that humor, more than anything else in the human make-up, can afford an aloofness and an ability to rise above any situation, even if only for a few seconds." From \u201cMan\u2019s Search for a Meaning\u201d -Viktor E. Frankl  \u201cBetween stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.\u201d -Viktor E. Frankl  Laughter Yoga International: Promoting Health, Happiness, and Peace Through Laughter [Website]  60 seconds of healthy humor delivered to your inbox by Karen Buxman [Resource]    Host: Christina Rouse, MSW  Program Manager, CAC Development  Southern Regional CAC   Project Manager:  Lauren Tanner, MSEd  Program Manager, Communications & Instructional Design  Southern Regional CAC    Season Resources: CE-CERT Training [Training]  Reset. Reflect. Refuel. Hub [Video Series]   Psychological First Aid Guide for Children\u2019s Advocacy Center Supervisors [Resource]    Want to hear more? Subscribe to The SRCAC Exchange to be sure you don\u2019t miss an episode!   Like what you hear? Show your support by leaving a rating and review for The SRCAC Exchange podcast.     Connect with SRCAC by:  Visiting our website  Signing up for our emails  Following us on Facebook & LinkedIn  Contacting us  Connect with your Chapter:  Midwest Region Chapters  Northeast Region Chapters  Southern Region Chapters  Western Region Chapters  Connect to your Regional CAC    National Children\u2019s Advocacy Center  Peachtree Sound  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Follow SRCAC on Facebook and LinkedIn for more learning content! ","author_name":"The SRCAC Exchange","author_url":"http:\/\/thesrcacexchange.libsyn.com\/website","html":"