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Soul Call

Social Workers ∗ Mental Health Practitioners  ∗ Educators ∗ Creative Arts Therapists∗ Clergy

Extraordinary Words Create Extraordinary Transformations
 
 Creative “Righting” – also known as poetry therapy – is the use of the written and
spoken word for emotional balance and healing. When we write, we express ourselves.  When we read, we are inspired by the wisdom of great souls. Both reading and writing trigger a natural self-righting mechanism, a movement toward growth and healing.  

Through interactive dialogue and written exercises to prompt cathartic self-expression, the creative imagination reveals itself through images, symbol, and story. As we engage in the process, we gain access to multiple deep levels of the self and discover a path to healing.

Creative “Righting” offers mental health practitioners and helping professionals a brilliant tool for insight, healing and transformation. As part of our experiential approach, professionals embrace their own transformation in preparation for working with their clients.

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Continuing Education & CEUs for Social Workers

Interactive Online Courses and Self-Study 

The Creative “Righting” Center is approved to offer social work continuing education courses by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Provider #1939.

 

Sherry Reiter, PhD, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Workers and is an approved provider for continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0528.


Sherry is also an approved IFBPT Certified Mentor for poetry therapists-in-training.

  • Sun, Oct 20
    Live Webinar
    Oct 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live Webinar
    Oct 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    Live Webinar
    This two hour workshop introduces you to “The Journal Ladder,” an ingenious method which helps therapists to choose the type of structured writing that is most likely to succeed with your individual clients. No special ability in writing is required, and sharing is optional.

Events

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Thunder & “Writening”

(Not CEU eligible)

A Workbook to Explore Anger and Forgiveness

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Soul Savant

3 CEUS

Your 9th Poetic Sense

Poetic Wisdom to Illuminate Your Path

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The Kathryn Videos

3 CEUS

Poetry Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma

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Healing Words

2 CEUS

The Poetry Therapy Prescription

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Write Here!
Write Now!

(Not CEU eligible)

Templates for Initiating

Expressive Writing 

Self-Study Courses

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“Dr. Sherry Reiter, one of the pioneers in poetry therapy, is a uniquely gifted practitioner, educator and writer. Her work speaks to the heart in a sensitive and compelling way.”

Nicholas F. Mazza

Phd, PTR Editor of The Journal of Poetry Therapy and author of Poetry Therapy: :Theory andPractice.

“When you work with Sherry Reiter you get premier training from an expert at the forefront of the field of poetry therapy. With gentle guidance, she builds confidence and skills while illuminating each learner’s potential as a healing practitioner.”

JoAnn Flynn

M.Ed., M.A., CPT, LPC, RPT, REAT, Licensed Professional Counselor,Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

“Three words to describe Dr. Reiter: warmth, kindness, and expertise. I attended a five day retreat where I learned first hand how very powerful Sherry’s skills are. As a pioneer in biblio/poetry therapy, she knows this field inside and out, and shares her love of this art in a uniquely personal and gracious way. I could not have asked for a better mentor.”

Rachel Amaru

Writing Facilitator, Writing Facilitator

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Exercises to ignite meaningful conversations in therapy. 

“As a poetry therapist, my goal is discovery and reclaiming voice. 

As a mental health practitioner, my focus is emotional balance. 

As a spiritual person, I seek connection and compassion. 

And as a creative, I seek a spark.”
 

—Sherry Reiter

Meet Sherry Reiter

Social Worker ∗ Educators ∗ Poetry & Drama Therapy Mentor 

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