Articles and Fiction Authored by Dr. Knight

Dr. Valerie Knight’s articles and works of fiction reflect her lifelong dedication to exploring the depths of human experience. Her writing draws from both her background in theater and her clinical work in psychology, weaving together stories that illuminate resilience, empathy, and social change.

Through these pieces, readers are invited into narratives that not only entertain but also open doors to reflection on personal and collective journeys. Each work stands as a testament to the transformative power of storytelling—where imagination and insight meet to shed light on the complexities of our inner and outer worlds.

PLAYS

Plays by Valerie Knight exploring the human condition.

Dr. Knight is a playwright with five plays written over the last five years, all receiving professional readings in New York City. Her work has been recognized with the Mark Present Commission Fund for Playwriting (2023). Highlights of her theatrical and professional background include:

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a concentration in drama therapy
• Extensive theater experience as a member of the New York Street Theatre Caravan for 14 years, performing across Europe and the United States
• Development of the grief and loss site Call My Name, featured during the AIDS Quilt exhibition at the Smithsonian Festival, Washington D.C.
• Co-facilitated national online workshops on polarity and culture, titled Black and White—Reckoning with Racism and Reconciliation

ARTICLES

• On Terminating Therapy
• “Narrative Therapy: Creative Uses”
• “Silence”
• “Ritual: A Memory of Loved Ones”
• “Disk Jockeys”
• “Up All Knight Newsletter to heighten one’s self-care: Special Supplement after 9/11”
• I Believe in Myself (Visualization)