Dr Sherwood has been lecturing for more than 30 years in the fields of social work, psychology, cultural studies, and the human services. A counsellor and psychotherapist, her clinical practice specialises in adolescents, children and family systems. She trains counsellors and presents internationally on the subject of nonverbal artistic therapies. Dr Sherwood is a prolific author whose books include The Healing Art of Clay Therapy and Emotional Literacy: the Heart of the classroom management.