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Diana Raab | |
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 Diana Raab | |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Occupation | Author, Poet, Blogger, Speaker |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater |
Cortland State University Spalding University Sofia University (California) |
| Genre | Memoir, poetry, nonfiction |
| Website | |
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Diana Raab is an American author, poet, lecturer, educator and inspirational speaker. [1]
Early life
Raab was born in Brooklyn, New York of two immigrant parents. [2] She received her B.S. from Cortland State University [3] in Health Administration with a minor in Journalism. She received her R.N. degree from Vanier College in Quebec, [3] Canada and took her licensure in French. In 2003, she earned her MFA in Writing [4] from Spalding University's low residency program in Kentucky. Raab was a medical journalist for 25 years. [5] She has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University [6] (Formerly The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) in Palo Alto. Her research [6] involved the transformative and healing aspects of memoir writing.
Career
Raab received her Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Her dissertation/thesis abstract, Creative transcendence: Memoir writing for transformation and empowerment. This narrative inquiry examined the transformative and empowering dynamics of writing a memoir in connection with transcendent and pivotal experiences, particularly the experience of a certain loss, and the relationship between Maslow's theory of metamotivation (of self-actualized individuals) B-(being) creativity and D-(deficiency) creativity, and the writing of a memoir. [6]
Raab lectures and facilitates workshops in memoir, poetry, and writing for healing and transformation. [7]
She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, [7] Thrive Global., [8] PsychCentral, [9] and Wisdom Daily. [10]
Her work has appeared in journals and anthologies including The Writer, Yoga Journal, [11] Mind Body Green, [12] Well Being Journal, Rattle, Black Fox Literary Review, New York Spirit, [13] and The Washington Post. [14]
Selected works
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Companion Journal. Loving Healing Press. (2019). ( ISBN 978-1-61599-427-4 paperback)
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life. Loving Healing Press. (2017). ( ISBN 978-1615993239)
- Raab, Diana. Lust: Poems WordTech Communications (2014). ( ISBN 978-1-62549-058-2)
- Raab, Diana. Listening to Africa: Poems. Antrim House Books (2012). ( ISBN 978-1-936482-18-4)
- Raab, Diana. Writers on the Edge: 22 Writers Speak About Addiction and Dependency., co-editor. Foreword by Jerry Stahl. Modern History Press. 2012. ( ISBN 978-1-61599-108-2)
- Raab, Diana. Healing With Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey. Loving Healing Press (2011). ( ISBN 978-1-61599-010-8)
- Raab, Diana. Writers and Their Notebooks, Editor. Foreword by Phillip Lopate. The University of South Carolina Press (2010). ( ISBN 978-1-57003-866-2 softcover; ISBN 978-1-57003-865-5 hardcover)
- Raab, Diana. Your High Risk Pregnancy: A Practical and Supportive Guide. Hunter House. (2009). ( ISBN 978-0897935203)
- Raab, Diana. The Guilt Gene: Poems. Plain View Press (2008). ( ISBN 978-1935514398)
- Raab, Diana. Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High Risk Pregnancy. Hunter House (1991, 1999, 2009). ( ISBN 978-0897-932-387)
- Raab, Diana. My Muse Undresses Me. Pudding House Publications (2007). ( ISBN 158-998-5354)
- Raab, Diana. Regina's Closet: Finding My Grandmother's Secret Journal. Beaufort Books (2007). ( ISBN 978-0-8253-0575-7)
- Raab, Diana. Dear Anais: My Life in Poems for You. Plain View Press (2008). ( ISBN 978-1-891386-41-1)
References
- ^ "Diana Raab, Ph.D." HuffPost. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Diana Raab Biography". Diana Raab, PhD. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ a b Raab, Diana (2010). Healing with Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey. Ann Arbor: Loving Healing Press. ISBN 978-1-61599-010-8.
- ^ "Diana Raab Joins AUSB Board of Trustees". Antioch Santa Barbara. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana M. "Interview with Diana M. Raab". Reader Views (Interview). Interviewed by Tyler R. Tichelaar. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c Raab, Diana M. (2014). Creative Transcendence: Memoir Writing for Transformation and Empowerment (Dissertation thesis). Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. ProQuest 1616602113 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b "Diana Raab Ph.D." Psychology Today. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Diana Raab". Thrive Global. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Diana Raab, PhD". Psych Central. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Diana Raab". The Wisdom Daily. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana. "Articles by Diana Raab". Yoga Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Diana Raab". Mindbodygreen. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana (January 23, 2018). "What Story Are You Being Asked To Tell?". New York Spirit. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Raab, Diana M. (July 13, 2012). ""Kasher in the Rye" by Moshe Kasher, "Ninety Days" by Bill Clegg, and "Memoirs of an Addicted Brain" by Marc Lewis". Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
External links
| International | |
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| National | |
| A major contributor to this article appears to have a
close connection with its subject. (December 2019) |
Diana Raab | |
|---|---|
|
Diana Raab | |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Occupation | Author, Poet, Blogger, Speaker |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater |
Cortland State University Spalding University Sofia University (California) |
| Genre | Memoir, poetry, nonfiction |
| Website | |
|
www | |
Diana Raab is an American author, poet, lecturer, educator and inspirational speaker. [1]
Early life
Raab was born in Brooklyn, New York of two immigrant parents. [2] She received her B.S. from Cortland State University [3] in Health Administration with a minor in Journalism. She received her R.N. degree from Vanier College in Quebec, [3] Canada and took her licensure in French. In 2003, she earned her MFA in Writing [4] from Spalding University's low residency program in Kentucky. Raab was a medical journalist for 25 years. [5] She has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University [6] (Formerly The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) in Palo Alto. Her research [6] involved the transformative and healing aspects of memoir writing.
Career
Raab received her Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Her dissertation/thesis abstract, Creative transcendence: Memoir writing for transformation and empowerment. This narrative inquiry examined the transformative and empowering dynamics of writing a memoir in connection with transcendent and pivotal experiences, particularly the experience of a certain loss, and the relationship between Maslow's theory of metamotivation (of self-actualized individuals) B-(being) creativity and D-(deficiency) creativity, and the writing of a memoir. [6]
Raab lectures and facilitates workshops in memoir, poetry, and writing for healing and transformation. [7]
She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, [7] Thrive Global., [8] PsychCentral, [9] and Wisdom Daily. [10]
Her work has appeared in journals and anthologies including The Writer, Yoga Journal, [11] Mind Body Green, [12] Well Being Journal, Rattle, Black Fox Literary Review, New York Spirit, [13] and The Washington Post. [14]
Selected works
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Companion Journal. Loving Healing Press. (2019). ( ISBN 978-1-61599-427-4 paperback)
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life. Loving Healing Press. (2017). ( ISBN 978-1615993239)
- Raab, Diana. Lust: Poems WordTech Communications (2014). ( ISBN 978-1-62549-058-2)
- Raab, Diana. Listening to Africa: Poems. Antrim House Books (2012). ( ISBN 978-1-936482-18-4)
- Raab, Diana. Writers on the Edge: 22 Writers Speak About Addiction and Dependency., co-editor. Foreword by Jerry Stahl. Modern History Press. 2012. ( ISBN 978-1-61599-108-2)
- Raab, Diana. Healing With Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey. Loving Healing Press (2011). ( ISBN 978-1-61599-010-8)
- Raab, Diana. Writers and Their Notebooks, Editor. Foreword by Phillip Lopate. The University of South Carolina Press (2010). ( ISBN 978-1-57003-866-2 softcover; ISBN 978-1-57003-865-5 hardcover)
- Raab, Diana. Your High Risk Pregnancy: A Practical and Supportive Guide. Hunter House. (2009). ( ISBN 978-0897935203)
- Raab, Diana. The Guilt Gene: Poems. Plain View Press (2008). ( ISBN 978-1935514398)
- Raab, Diana. Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High Risk Pregnancy. Hunter House (1991, 1999, 2009). ( ISBN 978-0897-932-387)
- Raab, Diana. My Muse Undresses Me. Pudding House Publications (2007). ( ISBN 158-998-5354)
- Raab, Diana. Regina's Closet: Finding My Grandmother's Secret Journal. Beaufort Books (2007). ( ISBN 978-0-8253-0575-7)
- Raab, Diana. Dear Anais: My Life in Poems for You. Plain View Press (2008). ( ISBN 978-1-891386-41-1)
References
- ^ "Diana Raab, Ph.D." HuffPost. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Diana Raab Biography". Diana Raab, PhD. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ a b Raab, Diana (2010). Healing with Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey. Ann Arbor: Loving Healing Press. ISBN 978-1-61599-010-8.
- ^ "Diana Raab Joins AUSB Board of Trustees". Antioch Santa Barbara. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana M. "Interview with Diana M. Raab". Reader Views (Interview). Interviewed by Tyler R. Tichelaar. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c Raab, Diana M. (2014). Creative Transcendence: Memoir Writing for Transformation and Empowerment (Dissertation thesis). Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. ProQuest 1616602113 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b "Diana Raab Ph.D." Psychology Today. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Diana Raab". Thrive Global. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Diana Raab, PhD". Psych Central. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Diana Raab". The Wisdom Daily. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana. "Articles by Diana Raab". Yoga Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Diana Raab". Mindbodygreen. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Raab, Diana (January 23, 2018). "What Story Are You Being Asked To Tell?". New York Spirit. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Raab, Diana M. (July 13, 2012). ""Kasher in the Rye" by Moshe Kasher, "Ninety Days" by Bill Clegg, and "Memoirs of an Addicted Brain" by Marc Lewis". Washington Post. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
External links
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| National | |