Who is the founder of The Creative "Righting" Center?
Who is the founder of The Creative "Righting" Center?
“As a poetry therapist, my goal is discovery and re-claiming 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
“As a poetry therapist, my goal is discovery and re-claiming 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
This is Now.
Now is, all there is.
Don’t wait for Then:
Strike the spark; Light the fire.
Rumi
This is Now.
Now is, all there is.
Don’t wait for Then:
Strike the spark; Light the fire.
Rumi
Education
- PhD in Social Work, Union Institute & University
- LCSW, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
- Registered Poetry Therapist/Mentor-Supervisor, NAPT
- Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer, NADTA
- MA, New York University, Educational Theater
Mission
To reclaim voice, soul, and tap the innate creative healing ability of individuals, groups, and communities through creative “righting.” Creative “Righting” is the strategic application of story, poetry and journaling for wellness.
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Creative Arts Therapy Pioneer:
- Developed Masters and Doctoral Program in Counseling/Poetry Therapy for Vermont College and The Union Institute & University 2002-2004
- Creator, Poets-Behind-Bars, Indiana Max Security Prison, 2007-2014
- President, National Association for Poetry Therapy, 1993-1995
- President, National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy, 1983-1993
- Steering Committee, Nat’l Association for Drama Therapy, 1979
- Steering Committee, Nat’l Association for Poetry Therapy, 1981
- Teaching Poetry & Drama Therapy at Hofstra, The New School. Union Institute & University for more than thirty years
Books
“Writing Away the Demons: Stories of Creative Coping Through Transformative Writing” (North Star Press, 2009)
“Twice Chai” Co-Author of: A Jewish Road to Recovery
(Bikur Cholim, UJA, 1991)
Published articles can be found at sherryreiter.blogspot.com
Award Recipient
- Instructor of the Year, Touro College, 2009
- Morris Morrison Education Award, NAPT, 2007
- Pioneer Award from NAPT, 2005
- Distinguished Service Award, NAPT, 1984
Education
- PhD in Social Work, Union Institute & University
- LCSW, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
- Registered Poetry Therapist/Mentor-Supervisor, NAPT
- Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer, NADTA
- MA, New York University, Educational Theater
Mission
To reclaim voice, soul, and tap the innate creative healing ability of individuals, groups, and communities through creative “righting.” Creative “Righting” is the strategic application of story, poetry and journaling for wellness.
Creative Arts Therapy Pioneer:
- Developed Masters and Doctoral Program in Counseling/Poetry Therapy for Vermont College and The Union Institute & University 2002-2004
- Creator, Poets-Behind-Bars, Indiana Max Security Prison, 2007-2014
- President, National Association for Poetry Therapy, 1993-1995
- President, National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy, 1983-1993
- Steering Committee, Nat’l Association for Drama Therapy, 1979
- Steering Committee, Nat’l Association for Poetry Therapy, 1981
- Teaching Poetry & Drama Therapy at Hofstra, The New School. Union Institute & University for more than thirty years
Books
“Writing Away the Demons: Stories of Creative Coping Through Transformative Writing” (North Star Press, 2009)
“Twice Chai” Co-Author of: A Jewish Road to Recovery
(Bikur Cholim, UJA, 1991)
Published articles can be found at sherryreiter.blogspot.com
Award Recipient
- Instructor of the Year, Touro College, 2009
- Morris Morrison Education Award, NAPT, 2007
- Pioneer Award from NAPT, 2005
- Distinguished Service Award, NAPT, 1984