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  • Training Center
    • Where do I start?
    • The Joy & Ease of Improv Classes
    • One-Day Intensive
    • Advanced Improv Classes
    • Storytelling Standup
    • School Guidelines and Students' Bill of Rights
    • Community Resources
    • Next Steps in Improv
    • Work Exchange Program
    • Fun Fund
    • Gift Certificates
  • Shows
    • The Understudies
    • Improvised Mockumentary
    • HVC Presents: Not In Charge
    • Happier FAMILY Comedy Show
    • Happier Valley Championship
    • More Improv, More Better
    • 5th Saturday FUNdraisers
    • Storytelling Standup Showcase & Open Mic
    • Sponsor HVC Shows
    • Private Shows
    • GivingTuesday FUNdraiser
  • PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL GROWTH
    • Remote Professional/ Personal Growth
    • Resilience/Happiness Self-Care Program
    • Professional Training
    • Interactive Presentations
    • More Learning THROUGH LAUGHTER (Previous Clients)
    • Annual Subscriber Package
    • Personal Empowerment
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    • Testimonials
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2.5 Hour Presentation
more info about this class

registration opens february 5th

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30-Day Program
more info about
​self-care through joy

weekly series

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30-45 Minute Presentations
More Info
​about the Lunch & Laugh series
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30-Day Program
More info about
​resilience training through joy

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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45 Minute Presentation
More info about let's play
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1-2 Hour Presentation
more info about refill your tank
 

LUNCH & LAUGH series
weekly Online workshops
​for happiness, resilience, & Self-care


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​fridays
jan. 22 - march 12

(See below for details)
12:00-12:30 ET
free!

Sign up for our Happiness Newsletter here to stay in the Lunch & Laugh loop!
"Happiness depends on ourselves."
- Aristotle

In this entertaining and enlightening
series of short lunchtime online interactive presentations,
Head of Happiness Pam Victor guides you in an exploration of key evidence-based positivity practices to support your happiness, resilience, and self-care.

Individual workshops give you a bite-sized taste of one specific Happiness Habit from ​"The 30-Day Happiness Experiment Program" using 
playful learning exercises and engaging group connection.
​(See below for individual topics and dates.)
All workshops are improv-enriched, interactive, and super fun! 

Grab your lunch and join us for a delightful time
​that just might change your life for the better.

(Note: You must register for each event, so we can send you the Zoom link.
Registration closes one hour before the event.)
about happiness coach pam victor
 
Upcoming Lunch & Laugh Workshops
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Let's play easy-to-learn, silly-fun improv games that will have you laughing, connecting...and experiencing the positive benefits of play! 
​(Note: This one is 45-minutes long.)
Register Here for
​let's play

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​Recharge during your lunch hour in this guided happiness-focused meditation that will (hopefully!) leave you feeling uplifted, joyful, and energized.
Register here for
​happiness meditation

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​Practice the wellness mindset of "Acceptance" through a simple and silly improv game that will have you learning through laughter.
Register here for
acceptance
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Join happiness coach Pam Victor in an experiential exploration of key Happiness Habits to bring positivity, well-being, and ease to your life.
Register here for ​
​positivity practices
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Intentional connection is profoundly necessary for health and happiness. This super-fun improv game has you connecting through laughter! 
Register here for
​intentional connection
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Explore some simple yet profoundly nourishing self-care daily habits to bring some extra joy and ease into your winter ... and the seasons to follow!
Register here for ​
​self-care & Happiness
(Note: You must register for each event, so we can send you the Zoom link.
Registration closes one hour before the event.)
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Sign up for our Happiness Newsletter here to stay in the Lunch & Laugh loop!

we are grateful to the sponsor of this Lunch & Laugh series!

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BusinessWest, your locally owned and long-trusted source for our region’s business news.
www.businesswest.com


From Past Participants:

​"In a short time, it provided a lot of useful information, plus an opportunity to have some fun with games."


"I loved that there were several short and sweet ways offered that we could increase our happiness—easy to remember—important for me." 

"Pam deftly shares the tools we need to navigate these troubled times...with joy and ease."

​"I thoroughly enjoyed Pam's presentation.  She's organized, clear and concise with a little silly thrown in there too.  And I truly feel hopeful that I can be happier.  I absolutely plan on signing up for more!"


"Before the Lunch & Learn, I was in a bad mood, frustrated over daily tasks and almost didn't go to the program. But I have experience with the genius of Pam Victor, and thought I might feel better after the presentation. I was right! She presented real content in an upbeat and connected structure. Well done!"

Want to Bring This "Lunch & Laugh" to Your Group?
Private presentations can be customized to fit your schedule, time frame, and style.
Contact Us for More Info About Bringing Happiness-Building Skills to Your Organization!
 

Resilience training through joy

The 30-Day Happiness experiment

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Next chance to join:
spring/summer 2021
(all other events optional or
​self-scheduled.
see previous full schedule here) 


$150
or Buy a pair and save!
2 people for $250

reparations pricing for
black, indigenous, 
​people of color

Program Includes:
  • ​8+ hours of optional interactive online learning events
  • Takes only 1-10 minutes each day
  • Self-directed practice according to your schedule, needs, and style
  • Evidence-based, improv-enriched well-being practices
  • One-on-one meeting with Happiness Coach Pam Victor
  • Exclusive access to loads of resources and support
  • Accountability aids & support
  • Connect with your Happiness Cohort through play & learning
  • Printable resources packets
  • Lots of laughter!
How's your happiness and resilience going?
If you just groaned or sad-chuckled incredulously,
​I'd like to offer you some support.


This online 30-day personal growth program
provides simple yet game-changing
resilience and happiness daily practices
and the support to make them a life-long habit.


True happiness is more than an escape. It is a practice to bolster (not bury) resilience and grit. But this flavor of mindful happiness doesn’t just magically happen, friends. Together, we can strengthen these well-being muscles to establish a lifelong  practice of joy and resilience. 

Yes, you have the time for this program!
After a super fun, interactive experience of
science-based, improv-enriched
Top 11 Resilience & Happiness Habits, 
this program is a commitment of about 1-10 minutes each day.
Just for 30 days.

The 30-Day Happiness Experiment is remote and completely customizable, so you choose the
Resilience & Happiness Habits, time commitment, schedule,
​accountability aids, and connection style that works best for you. 
Safe, easy, self-directed, introvert- and extrovert-friendly. 
And FUN!
​If you're looking for more play, connection, and positivity, this program is for you.


Ready to build resilience and happiness? 
First click here for more juicy details about
scheduling & optional events. 


I can't wait to carve out a little space with you for the
personal growth necessary to meet the needs of the world today!

With gratitude & joy,
​Your Happiness Coach Pam Victor
about happiness coach pam victor
buy a gift certificate here

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Click here for the full schedule & the juicy details about
​ "Resilience Training Through Joy: The 30-Day Happiness Experiment"

From Past 30-Day Happiness Experiment Participants: 

"This program is wonderful because it provides all of the materials, structure, and support you need so all you have to do is show up! Pam did all the heavy lifting, so if you're normally the one in charge of everything, prioritize yourself and sign up for this program. Allow yourself to be the passenger for once and enjoy the ride."

"I wish I had known earlier that prioritizing my own happiness would be . . .so much fun . .  easy . . . a joy!  Now I wonder why I kept putting it off?"  ​
"Pam’s focus on ease and joy, her clear presentation style with love and laughter, has been inspirational and transformational in my life!" 

“Excellent!  Clear objectives, a plethora of helpful examples, metaphors, stories, and relatable personal experiences.  Great use of small group activities and accountability partners.  Great use of scientific research distilled into easily understandable take-aways."

​"Pam Victor is a gifted, brilliant, inspiring and empowering leader and facilitator."

​This program is generously sponsored by our friends at:
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Self-care through joy

The 30-Day Happiness experiment

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Next chance to join:
​

March/April, 2021
Required event:
March 6 at 11am ET

(all other events optional or
​self-scheduled) 


$150
or Buy a pair and save!
2 people for $250

click here to register
​starting February 5th
"Juicy Details" page
​with dates & info
reparations pricing for
black, indigenous, 
​people of color
Program Includes:
  • ​8+ hours of optional interactive online learning events
  • Takes only 1-10 minutes each day
  • Self-directed practice according to your schedule, needs, and style
  • Evidence-based, improv-enriched well-being practices
  • One-on-one meeting with Happiness Coach  Pam Victor
  • Exclusive access to loads of resources and support
  • Accountability aids & support
  • Connect with your Happiness Cohort through play & learning
  • Printable resources packets
  • Lots of laughter and playtime!
"Self-care is giving the world the best of you
instead of what's left of you."

- Katie Reed

This online 30-day program
provides simple yet game-changing
self-care and happiness practices
and the support to make them a life-long habit.


Self-care is the opposite of selfish. Gain simple but profound tools to take care of yourself, so you can be stronger to take care of others during the rollercoaster of life.

Yes, you have the time for this program!
After a super fun, interactive experience of

science-based, improv-enriched
Top 11 Self-Care & Happiness Habits, 
this program is a commitment of about 1-10 minutes each day.
Just for 30 days.

The 30-Day Happiness Experiment is remote and completely customizable, so you choose the
Self-Care & Happiness Habits, time commitment, schedule,
​accountability aids, and connection style that works best for you. 
Safe, easy, self-directed, introvert- and extrovert-friendly. 
And FUN! 

​If you're looking for more play, connection, and positivity, this program is for you.
​

Ready to build self-care and happiness? 
I can't wait to carve out a little space with you for the
self-care necessary to meet the needs of the world today!


With gratitude & joy,
​Your Happiness Coach Pam Victor
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Click here for all the juicy details about ​
​"Self-care Through Joy: The 30-Day Happiness Experiment"
click here to register ​(sign-up opens on feb. 5)

we are grateful for the sponsor
of "self-care through Joy"

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Terrill Productions
Alex Terrill is a multi-talented and deadline-driven Director of Photography and Video Producer with 10+­ years of career experience in multimedia and entertainment production environments. He's an artistic and creative visionary with expertise in concept creation, equipment management and workflow organization. 
www.terrillproductions.com * Instagram: @TerrillProductions * Facebook: AlexTerrillProductions

 

ABOUT YOUR HAPPINESS COACH
​Head of Happiness Pam Victor

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 Pam Victor is a professional improviser, author, teacher, happiness coach, and  founder and president of Happier Valley Comedy, the first and only comedy theater in Western Massachusetts which provides regular shows, a full comedy training program, and the THROUGH LAUGHTER Program for professional and personal development...and happiness!  As the Head of Happiness of Happier Valley Comedy, happiness is literally Pam Victor's title and business. It's also her life practice as she shares these powerful tools for building resilience and well-being. Pam is the author of “Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication” and co-author of “Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book.” ​Pam is a recipient of the 2019 New England Public Radio Arts & Humanities Award and a TEDx speaker. A graduate of Smith College with a Master’s in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. ​Pam​ is a nice person. She likes you already.

 

interested but can't sign up this time around? 

find out first ​when registration opens!
​sign up for our monthly happiness program newsletter

Establishing a Resilience Building Happiness Practice
A Self-Care Event for Challenging Times

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2.5 Hour Presentation

Saturday, Feb. 6th
11:00-1:30PM ET
​$99* 

register here starting jan 8th

Like the flight attendants say, "Please put on your own oxygen mask before attending to others." How’s your energy tank these days? If you just sighed with fatigue or guffawed incredulously, this fun and informative remote interactive online presentation might be just what you need! Professional improv comedian and happiness coach Pam Victor invites you on an experiential exploration of happiness and resilience building habits to enhance self-care practices. Using the wonders of Zoom, you’ll gain 11 simple but profound practices to bring more self-care, gratitude, and play into your daily life. By the end of our time together, you will have a full stress-relieving toolbox to develop your own customized daily happiness self-care practice.
Let’s spend some time taking care of yourself, so you can go on to do the important work of taking care of others.
The value of this fun, self-care program extends well beyond our time together!


*Bonus Prize: All participants also receive 50% off
Self-Care Through Joy: The 30-Day Happiness Experiment!

(That's a value of $75!)
about happiness coach pam victor
 

Refill Your Tank
Self-Care Practices for Resilience & happiness

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1 - 2 Hour Presentation 

Next presentation is:
​TBA

contact pam
​to bring this event to your group

​In this remote interactive presentation, happiness coach and professional funny person Pam Victor shares evidenced-based practices to refill your energy, caretaking, and compassion tanks in just minutes a day. Using improv-based exercises and wise-cracking stories, we'll actively 
experience simple yet profound self-care practices to mindfully replenish your personal joy and resilience. By the end of our time together, you’ll have tools to create your own personalized well-being plan, get practice with a bunch of easy to implement self-care techniques, and make connections with like-minded folks through fun interactive activities and discussions.

Did you know that studies show happy people have
​stronger immune systems, less stress, and better sleep?  
Plus, they're happy!
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Happiness, mindfulness, and resilience are not automatic skills. They're muscles you can strengthen with regular practice. Let's learn and practice how to refill your tank, so you can support those around you with more ease and joy.

Want to Bring a Remote Interactive Personal Growth Presentation to Your Group?
Private presentations can be customized to run from 30 minutes to 30 days!
Contact Us for More Info About Bringing Well-Being Skills to Your Group
Essential Workers: Email us to get your 20% off "gratitude discount" code
 

the top 20 happiness, Resilience & Self-care Habits

Click on the dark blue links below for short video instructions


​1. FIVE GOOD BREATHS

2. Morning/Evening Gratitude
     MORNING GRATITUDE 5 ​ 
     DINNER GRATITUDE

3. EMERGENCY GRATITUDE FINGERS

4. POSITIVITY BLUEBERRIES

5.  INTENTIONAL CONNECTION
      VIRTUAL DATES
      hang out with happy people
      prioritize Presence
      Kindness in words & actions

6. DAILY INTENTION
     SET AN INTENTION FOR TODAY
     WHAT STORY DO YOU WANT TO TELL?

7. six "SAVORING SOAKING" BREATHS

8. MEDITATION

9. TAKE TIME TO NOTICE THE WORLD
    TEN BEAUTIFUL THINGS WALK
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    SENSORY PERCEPTION 
    NOTICE 3 POSITIVE THINGS

10. be in nature
      PHOTOSYNTHESIZE


11 . TREAT YO' SELF
      staycation

​12. GIVE GENEROUSLY: 
      ACTS OF KINDNESS
      charity

13. THANK YOU NOTES

14. I FORGIVE MYSELF

​15. TAKE A BURDEN BREAK

16. MINDFUL MEDIA
​      cONSUMPTION


17. explore YOUR VALUEs
      and Purpose
 

18. BED-MAKING CHALLENGE

19. Get Your zzzzz's

​20. Play more!


happiness practice mindsets

Click below to watch short tips for habits to prime your mind for happiness

ACCEPTANCE

​DECIDE TO DANCE OR TRUDGE

FOLLOW THE JOY

FOLLOW THE EASE

this too shall pass

quiet the inner critic

Reframing

BRING SOFTNESS & SWEETNESS INTO LIFE 

THE ONE YOU FEED
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the maybe farmer

GRACE

​feel the feels

Love

​COMPASSION

faith & Trust


more happiness tips

PLANT YOUR SEED OF ANXIETY


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