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.

Wherever you are on your journey …

Womanity Play can help and support you.

Learn more about us.

  • “With Marian & Aurelie’s guidance, group members give of themselves, where they are in life, and their struggles - finding support, connection and often a new way to see themselves, their problems, and the world.”

  • “Marian is full of wisdom, playfulness and kindness as she leads with a depth of emotionality that helps to bond the group.”

  • "Marian is magic! With her direction, people do the impossible."

    — Dr. Lois Holzman, Director of the East Side Institute