BA, major in Art, minor in Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2002; MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy, Naropa University, 2011

Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy Concentration

CNSW 621 / CNSW 711 / CNSW 728 / CNSW 801

Heather is an experienced psychotherapist, educator, and artist. Driven by curiosity, compassion, and playfulness, they take pride in their ability to be present with emotions in themselves and others. Heather believes each of us has their own wisdom and curiosity, which offers insight into how we live our lives. The arts are an important part of Heather’s life, they have blended their passion for community service and supporting the arts by serving on multiple boards. Heather can often be seen with one of their four rescue dogs, their journal, and working on plant identification.

• Co-Author: Grassi, Elizabeth Chapter Eight, Community, Compassion, and Embodying Presence in Contemplative Teacher Education The Teaching Self- Contemplative Practices, Pedagogy, and Research in Education 2018; Rowman & Littlefield: 83-92,
• Rothman, Alison (Producer). (2021, February 16). Heather Bair on Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Holding Space for Everyone to Be Exactly Who They Are. Embodied and Awake [Audio Podcast].