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“Fantastic. The sessions quickly relaxed participants and they soon lost their inhibitions. It was wonderful to see everyone laughing together and having fun. I’ve never seen the staff so relaxed. We can’t thank Sharon enough for the workshops she delivered.”

J.G Bayliss, Wholesale and Independent Controller, Scotland, Coca Cola Enterprises

“A chance to meet others in one of the most bizarre and uninhibited icebreakers. Wonderful!”

Gordon Strachan, National Theatre of Scotland

“Many staff attended this course and we were all meeting each other for the first time. The tutor was excellent and by the end we were all friends and sore with laughing”.

Bield Housing Association, Staff Conference: Unleash Your Creativity and Innovative Thinking

“A really brilliant way to spend lunchtime. It made me have an inner smile for the rest of the week.”

Liz Foulis, CILT, Carnegie College

“It was wonderful, energizing and connecting with people, helped banish negativity”.

Chris Pilley, Research & Consultancy

“Very inspiring! Good to interact with others and let my guard down with colleagues”.

Kerri Roberts,  Learning and Teaching Scotland

“This really was a ‘hands-on’ laughter experience, and the energy and insight Sharon brought to the session was fantastic. I was very impressed with the way that she brought all the participants into enjoying the session I think that the session lifted my mood for days afterwards. I’d like to do it all over again!”

Dr Robert McCaffrey, Director, PRo Publications International Ltd at The Retirement Show, SECC

“The laughter workshop was extremely popular. We would definitely recommend workshops like this at future events.”

Ruth Bain, Project Manager Whiteinch Centre Limited, Feel Good Day

“The feedback from the delegates at the conference was all really positive and the verbal feedback from tenants who had been at the workshop was also very positive.   We look forward to working with Joyworks again”.

Olwyn Gaffney, Training and Development Manager, Share Housing Association ,30^th Anniversary Conference

“Her contribution to our seminar was excellent and stimulating .It was a productive day and Sharon’s contribution invaluable in this. She introduced difficult material sensitively, whilst also making us laugh. Many thanks.”

Anne Reid. Director, Forth Valley Criminal Justice Conference on Reducing Re-offending

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“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.  There is such tremendous strength that comes from that innate human connection gained through laughing.”

Cara MacDowall, Chief Executive,National Conference Scottish Families Affected by Drugs

“I feel better about me”.

Steven Terence Higgins Trust, Glasgow

“Laughter workshops leave you feeling so high, they should come with a Government health warning! From beginning to end it was a complete joy to experience and one that I’m sure none of us will forget!”

Pauline O’Neil, Participant at Anti-Stress Centre, East End Glasgow

“Sharon was very enthusiastic and engaged very effectively with the women. The programme enabled the group to explore a subject that many find difficult to discuss. The openness of the group was a joy to see and hear. Positive feedback from all involved.”

Sarah Clarke, Probation Officer, Stirling Criminal Justice

“Your enthusiasm and how easily you made participation was the best bit.” Claire Lamza, Nurse Manager Loch View Psychiatric Hospital, Staff Teambuilding Day, Larbert

“Everyone had a great time. It’s great to try different approaches to relaxation and stress therapy delivered in such a refreshing way.”

Alex, Support Worker, Glasgow Association of Mental Health Service Area Events

“It was extraordinary to watch elderly people with a cognitive impairment hold their focus and be playful.”

Sarah Pearson, Artlink Project Coordinator,  Bonnybridge Hospital

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Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh

Hard to sum up my experience. There is so much to say. It has been so valuable. Such an inspiring experience. The world would be such a better place if there was more laughter in our lives. Sharon is an amazing facilitator. She fills everyone with joy.

Chanel Alexander, Student & Workshop Leader

Outstanding course. Excellent interaction and I feel confident with my new skills.Beautiful, joyous, loving and sharing. This was a very special weekend with a beautiful group of people- very inspiring and uplifting, life changing and everyone deserves that. We all need the sunshine. Sharon showed great encouragement and value to each of us. Nathalie was excellent too! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

Maria McGuire, Rape Counsellor

I was a little apprehensive about the course aims but thankfully Sharon by far exceeded them. Fantastic!

Brian Blake, Modernisation Consultant, NHS Tayside

This course was life transforming. I was surprised that I could feel so relaxed.Most definitely recommend Joyworks because of their ability to bring people out of their shells. Brilliant value for money. Wonderful for all professionals in all aspects.

J. McDonald, Unemployed

A revelation in terms of what might be possible when you whole body is engaged in joy, love and peace. I didn’t know what to expect. I thought Sharon’s leadership was excellent and inspirational. I’d recommend the course because Joy really works and Sharon has it at sub-atomic level!

Janet De Vinge, Actor

Expectations were just to let go and that was accomplished after a very short time. It was a great transition. Great range of activities. Lots of laughter yoga and great Joyworks exercises. Even without funding aid I believe I got my full money’s worth. An excellent v.positive experience!

Melissa Dowman, Geologist & Yoga Practitioner

I was surprised at how interactive the weekend was which was great! I’d recommend Joyworks! because was a great weekend. Fantastic lively people and clear set of skills to use. Outstanding value for money.

Kay Macgregor ,Team Manager, Equator

Took me out of myself to look at things in a different way. Great environment to talk about my ideas for the future. I’d recommend Joyworks for a change of approach to life and meeting likeminded people. The course was very good and great energy from Sharon.

Iain Druidy, Accountant

I’m looking forward to the next one! Surprised at my ability at the end of the weekend that I could lead a session! Would recommend Joyworks! Great weeekend, great fun and great company!

Linda Thomson, Manager

Fantastic! An opportunity to meet wonderful people. I was surprised at how easy it was to laugh! The best learning ever. I just wish it was a longer course.

Pat Corrigan, Manager, Glasgow East Regeneration

I felt very lively and full of beans. I loved all of the different games, the energy and the spontaneity. A real transformation in the group. Would highly recommend.

Saras Feijoo, Clown Doctor

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“I loved the fact that everybody mattered, the friends that I met the laughter and apart from our age difference we are really quite the same.”

Flora, Senior Citizen Intergenerational Theatre Project Joyworks in partnership with Borderline Theatre

“I felt very fortunate to be part of the sessions and found them to be an amazing vehicle for self expression for the boys.”

Lorna Walker, English Teacher, Ferdinand Creative Arts Project,Quarriers Seafield School, Adrossan

“Pupils really embraced the programme and some pupils are using the strategies to cope with bullying situations.”

L. Reid PSE Teacher, Using Laughter For Confidence Greenwood Academy

“Very good range of activities. Children responded well to Joyworks staff. Children had lots of fun and laughed a lot. Even children who were perhaps reluctant to join in at first. Good for teambuilding morale.”

A.Mainez, Teacher Merrylee Primary, Glasgow School Health Day

“I was very impressed with the way that Sharon was able to keep the young gypsy/travellers creatively engaged for three hours”.

Lauren Bruce, Project Development Officer, Access All Areas

“Overall a positive confidence rising experience for all” Elaine Allan PSE Teacher, Greenwood Academy

“I never took part in drama before. I liked acting out from script that was tough because it was really emotional but I really liked it. I can let my feelings out a bit more now”.

Andrew, Quarriers School Ferdinand Project, Funded by Creative Identities.

“Feel great, looking at life with more ease. Loved just laughing at myself and others”.

Rod ,  Student,Glasgow University, Health Day

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“The workshop eased my back and hip pain considerably.”    The Rev, John Hansen, Glasgow

“It’s remarkable that the only way you communicate is through laughter but such a bond is created within the group –even with people who haven’t been before.” Anton, Glasgow

“I read that it was good for stress and pain, both of which are problems for me. I am naturally quiet reserved person, so the fact that I have been able to come along and have such fun has given me some confidence in other areas of my life also I find because you have such a warm and friendly way about you it all feels so natural. I love the fact there is no dialogue and laughter is how you communicate. Anyway I just felt I wanted to tell you how good you are at what you do”. R. M, Glasgow

“Feel great afterwards. Brings me out of my shell a bit and meet new people!”  Leigh McPake, Glasgow

“Very liberating, great to try something different”

Janie Hamilton

“I’ve a lighter heart.” Carmen Moore

“Very useful to someone who does not laugh as much.”

R Algar

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