From the studio of
Marian Rich
Social Therapeutic Coach
Performance Activist
Collage Artist

The opposite of play is not work— the opposite of play is depression.
Brian Sutton-Smith
Creativity is Therapeutic
Living in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel stuck, isolated and overwhelmed.
The good news?
Whether it’s cooking, doodling, singing in the shower or journaling, we all have an innate ability to create.
I know firsthand how overwhelming depression, anxiety and fear can be. Collage-making has become a personal creative practice for me, a way to transform difficult emotions into art.



The heart of improvisation is transformation.
Viola Spolin, Improvisation for the Theatre
All Creative Work is Improvisational
As a trained actor and improviser, I’ve spent years teaching and practicing how we can "yes, and" ourselves in life, just like we did as kids when we played without hesitation. As adults, stepping away from overthinking and embracing the freedom of creativity is restorative, especially in challenging times.
Life is a creative process, and collaborative creativity is especially therapeutic. Social therapeutic group coaching offers opportunities for connection, moments of joy, and new possibilities, even in a world as alienating and painful as ours.
Womanity Play – Creating Our Lives Together
Meet my creative and therapeutic collaborator, Aurelie Harp. Together, we co-lead a weekly in-person social therapeutic group in New York City and a monthly Creative Playground on Zoom.
In these groups we experience how creativity and collaboration can lead to emotional growth.
We let go of expectations
We build community
We discover new possibilities
Womanity Play is a creative approach to mental and emotional fitness. Our humanistic coaching fosters growth through love, creativity, compassion, dialogue and courage.
Research shows that stepping into our creative and relational power reduces stress, prevents loneliness, and enhances well-being. At Womanity Play, we don’t just solve problems—we help you cultivate meaningful relationships, embrace change with curiosity, and live with more joy and belonging.
We believe:
Connection matters. Build relationships where honesty, vulnerability, and belonging thrive.
Creativity fuels growth. Everyday creativity brings joy and new perspectives.
Play transforms. Improvised conversations spark curiosity, courage, and change.