Project "Doctor Clown"

About the project

Charitable Foundation "Pomogaem" introduces the "Doctor Clown" program. This is a special project with its own goals and objectives, the result of which is aimed at the quick discharge of babies from the hospital and good memories from the medical institution. The bleak everyday life of children, filled with pain and suffering, fades and is forgotten before the bright and sparkling performance of clowns. They like hospital clowns much more than traditional doctors in white coats. Therefore, "Pomogaem" sets itself tasks that must be completed as soon as possible.

Problems to be solved by the project

People have noticed the unique properties of laughter, its positive effect on the body during illnessa long time ago. American specialists were the first to pay close attention to this, taking into development the concept of the benefits of laughter and a special, invisible at first glance, role in recovery.

William Fry, being a neurologist by profession, noted the reactions in the body that occur with laughter. In particular, antibodies that guard the immune system begin to increase in quantity during laughter, which naturally leads to higher blood quality. Norman Cousins was stricken with a severe disease of collagenosis, he could not move due to disorders in the bones of the skeleton and connective tissues. Despite unsuccessful attempts at traditional treatment, Norman Cousins managed to overcome the disease, and he gained the ability to move. It took several years filled with laughter therapy. Later, becoming a well-known journalist and a certified psychologist, Cousins formulated the scientific principles of the treatment of laughter, highlighting this area in a separate doctrine - gelotology.

Of course, it is impossible to cure serious diseases only with laughter, but it is quite possible to slow down the course of the disease and improve the general condition of patients by combining laughter therapy with prescribed treatment. In order for sick children to smile, in many advanced countries there is a special profession - a hospital clown. This person with a special education is attached to hospitals, he receives a salary for his work. Unfortunately for the public but much to the happiness of sick children in Ukraine – volunteers act as hospital clowns. Their volunteer work brings many benefits.

An analysis of the preoperative situation of patients showed that laughter therapy has the right to exist and should be developed more actively. After all, laughing children recovered much more actively without an additional portion of chemical elements and left the hospital in excellent health.

Project objectives:

  • the introduction of hospital clownery in medical institutions of Dnipro region;
  • real help to sick children with the help of laughter and positive emotions;
  • popularization of laughter therapy in Ukraine;
  • organization of creative activities, holidays, educational and entertainment programs for children in medical and residential institutions;
  • ensuring the functioning of the School of Clowns;
  • attracting and training new volunteers at the Clown School.

Hospital clowns confirm many facts in support of laughter therapy:

  • The growth of antibodies that help strengthen the body
  • There is a release of endorphins, which are responsible for a good mood and a happy state, and neuropeptides, which are responsible for memorization and learning.
  • The work of all systems of the human body is activated - circulatory, digestive, excretory, respiratory.
  • During laughter, the muscles of the abs tense up, after the muscles of the unstriated musclesof the intestine are being involved, improving its work and facilitating the release of toxins (the so-called intestinal gymnastics).
  • Laughter helps reduce headaches and pain in the body.
  • Laughter improves skin condition. It tones the facial muscles and improves blood circulation.

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