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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
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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.
Developed Masters and Doctoral Program in Counseling/Poetry Therapy for Vermont
2002-2004
College and The Union Institute & University
2007-2014
Creator, Poets-Behind-Bars, Indiana Max Security Prison,
1993-1995
President, National Association for Poetry Therapy
1983-1993
President, National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy,
1987- Present
She is currently Associate Professor of Speech and Communication.
1979
Steering Committee, National Association for Drama Therapy,
Teaching Poetry & Drama Therapy at Hofstra
The New School. Union Institute & University for more than thirty years
Creative Arts Therapy Pioneer
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)
"Thunder and "Writening!" Transforming Anger and Writing Your Way to Peace and Forgiveness, 2024
Award Recipient
Instructor of the Year, Touro College, 2009
Morris Morrison Education Award, NAPT, 2007
Pioneer Award from NAPT, 2005
1987 - Present
Dr. Reiter is Associate Professor of Speech and Communication at Touro College & University.
She believes that words are the building blocks for connection, growth and healing
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