You've probably heard of recreational therapy and music therapy but how about clowning therapy? Haifa University in Israel is taking clowning seriously, no joke. Their drama department began offering a medical clowning program in 2006 that focuses on healing and psychology as well as joggling and honking. After a few years of operation, enrollment has reached up to 30 students. I'm fairly sure this program will never make it to the USA as most children fear clowns (thanks to a few block buster movies), but I do believe.. laughter is the best medicine!
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