Kathy Shook has developed a 17 hour course in "The Art of Caring Clowning". She teaches this course once per year at Longmont United Hospital over a seven week period. She has also taught this course at other hospitals over a 3 day intensive weekend.

The course subjects include:
  • Basic Clowning
  • Make Up Application
  • Costume Design
  • Character Development
  • The Healing Effects of Laughter and Humor
  • The Qualities and Roles of the Caring Clown
  • Sensitivity Issues
  • How To Entertain In A Care Giving Environment
  • How To Set Up Your Program
  • Problem Solving
  • Program Evaluation

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