About
Dr. Steven Pritzker is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University. He is a renowned expert in creativity research, holding leadership roles including Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Encyclopedia of Creativity and Past President of APA Division 10 (Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts). His work bridges creativity, organizational psychology, and consciousness studies.
Education:
- B.S. in Business, Northwestern University (1962)
- M.S. in Counseling Psychology, University of Southern California (1980)
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Southern California (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Pritzker specializes in creativity across domains, arts-based healing, addiction recovery, and leadership development. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in organizational culture and transpersonal psychology. His work explores how altered states of consciousness and personal mythology influence creative expression and therapeutic practices.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellow of APA Division 10
- Life Member, Writers Guild of America
- Contributor to APA educational resources on creativity in K-12 settings
Prior Career: Before academia, he wrote/produced over 200 network TV episodes for series like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Room 222, blending artistic creativity with psychological insights.
