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Personal Information
Canadian Citizen, Birth Date: April 18, 1952 (white male), fluent in English language only
Formal Education
2000-03	Ph.D. in Education, Centre for the Study of Curriculum & Instruct., The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
1998-00	M.A. in Adult Education, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver
1988-89	Graduate Diploma, Ed. Psych. (Rehabilitation), University of Calgary, AB
1978-80	BEd (After) Secondary Science, Univ. of Calgary, AB
1976-78	BSc Environmental Biology, Univ. of Calgary, AB
1972-74	Diploma, Biological Sciences (Ecology) Diploma, Northern Alta. Instit. Tech., Edmonton, AB
Research Interests
qualitative research, post-postmodern critical integral theory (Wilber’s epistemology), critical theory and pedagogy, popular and adult education, conflict management education, emotion management education, fear management education, arts-based qualitative inquiry, transformative and emancipatory learning, feminist perspectives, safety and security discourses, culture of fear syndrome, risk society, popular culture (The Matrix trilogy), critical discourse analysis, community/organizational development, evolution of consciousness (transpersonal studies), existential geography, psychotherapy and addictions
Theses
2000	Toward a ‘conflict’ pedagogy: A critical discourse analysis of ‘conflict’ in conflict management education. Unpublished masters thesis. Vancouver, BC: The University of British Columbia.
2003	Fearless leadership in and out of the ‘Fear’ Matrix. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Vancouver,  BC: The University of British Columbia.
Grants, Awards, Honors
2001-03	Three-year, full Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada, Doctoral Fellowship, $51,000.
2000-03	Fac. of Education Grant Supplement Award, UBC $4000
1999-00	University Graduate Fellowship, UBC $16,000
Refereed Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Fisher, R.M. (forthcoming) Ken Wilber’s integral vision: A review of applications in education toward a                     “wisdom culture.” In J. M. Gidley & G. P. Hampson (Eds.), Integral education:                     The Good, the Beautiful and the True. Publisher pending. Bickel, B. & Fisher, R.M. (submitted) Presence and precedence: Staying close to ground zero in art/                     research/education. Visual Arts Research. Fisher, R.M. (forthcoming) Invoking ‘Fear’ Studies. The Journal of Curriculum Theorizing. Fisher, R.M. & Bickel, B. (2006) The Mystery of Dr. Who?: On a road less traveled in art education.                     The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, 26, 28-57. Meyer, K. & Fisher, R.M. (2002) Walljamming: A project of re-imagining academic community.                     Educational Insights, 7(1), 1-4. http://www.csci.educ.ca/publication/insights/ Fisher, R.M. (2000)  Learning under fire: Adult education in the heat of conflict. Proceedings of the 41st                     Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 555-6), University of British Columbia,                     Vancouver, BC. Fisher, R.M. (2000) Towards an integrative literature search: Reflections of a 'wild' adult learner. The                     Reference Librarian, 69/70, 407-417. Fisher, R.M. (1997) IUD's (Issues underlying distinctions): Brief analysis of current conflicts in adult and                     community education from recent issues of AJACE. Australian Journal of Adult and                     Community Education, 37(3), 179-187. Fisher, R.M. (1997) A guide to Wilberland: Some common misunderstandings of the critics of Ken Wilber                     and his work on transpersonal theory prior to 1995. Journal of Humanistic Psychology,                     37(4), 30-73. Fisher, R.M. (1986) Education and beauty; Skin-deep or life-deep? Elements; A Journal for Elementary                     Education, 8(1): 13-16. Fisher, R.M. (1986) Dissipative structures theory; A 'new alchemy' in the transformation of education.                     Educational Researcher, 15: 24-5. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Supermemory in a grade 5/6 class. The Journal of Suggestive and Accelerative                     Learning and Teaching, 7(3): 263-267. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Will the real philosophers please stand, and take heed! Journal of Environmental                     Education, 14(3): 41-42. Fisher, R.M. (1983) The Amerorchis of the Cypress Hills. The Canadian Orchid Journal, 2. Fisher, R.M. (1982) Orchids of the Cypress Hills; Corallorhiza. The Canadian Orchid Journal, 1. Fisher, R.M. (1982) The Cypress Hills; Orchid oasis in the Canadian prairies. The Canadian Orchid                     Journal, 1(5): 13-19. Fisher, R.M. & Myers, M.T. (1980) Factors influencing extralimital occurrences of Clark's Nutcracker in                     Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 94(1): 43-51. Fisher, R.M. (1975) Aggressive American widgeon robs food from a muskrat. Canadian Field-Naturalist,                     89: 468. Fisher, R.M. (1975) Possible intraspecific killing by a great gray owl. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 89: 71.
Refereed (Juried) Media Production & Literary Pieces
Fisher, R.M. (in press) Fearology of technology: A phenomenology of “educational” weapons of mass                     destruction. Art exhibit. Educational Insights e-journal. Fisher, R.M. (submitted) Criti-Sizing our state of fear knowledge: Poem. Journal of Canadian Philosophy of                     Education. Fisher, R.M. (2004). Fear. Art/text exhibit for Enquiry, 2. Centre for the Study of Curriculum & Instruction.                      www.ccfi.educ.ubc.ca/edci/enquiry/02/ Vancouver, BC: The University of British Columbia.
Invited Academic Book Chapters
Fisher, R.M. (forthcoming). Conformity in extremis: An educational fearanalysis of the classic social                     psychology experiments of dehumanization. In F. Ribkoff (Ed.), Collective evil: Reevaluations                     of the Stanford Prison experiment in the wake of the Abu Ghraib prison atrocities. Publisher                     pending. Fisher, R.M. (forthcoming). Collective dialogue [title not yet decided]. In Don Jacobs (Ed.), The authentic                     dissertation: Alternative ways of knowing, research and representation. NY: Routledge.
Invited Academic Website Postings
Fisher, R.M. (2007). Ken Wilber and the education literature: Abridged annotated bibliography. Invited and                     hosted by Dr. Ron Miller at www.pathsoflearning.net
Books & Manuscripts
Fisher, R.M. (2007) Fear Trade: A Novel. (ms. in progress) Fisher, R.M. (2006) Spilling blood on Ken Wilber’s theory/head: Critical adult education, an integral                     approach. (ms. in progress) Fisher, R.M. (2004) Culturally modified ‘fear’: Interview with a fearologist. (ms. In progress) Fisher, R.M. (1998) 'Fear' Encyclopedia. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1997) Spectrum of 'fear'. Unpublished ms. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Call her rebel; Autobiography through my female relationships. Self-published. Fisher, R.M. (1994) Growing up isn't straightforward; A critical re-theory of development and sustainability for                    reconstructionists in the 21st century. Unpublished ms.
Non-Refereed Monographs, Handbooks, Manuals, & Guides
Fisher, R. M. (2007). A guide to Ken Wilber and the educational literature: Annotated bibliography.                     Technical Paper No. 27. Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2007). Disappear fear: Action fearology for the 21st century. Technical Paper No. 26.                     Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2007). Education and the culture of fear: A review. Technical Paper No. 25. Vancouver,                     BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2007). Toward an integral terror management theory: Wilber-Combs lattice. Technical                     Paper No. 24. Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2007). Conceptualizing a fearlessness philosophy: Existential philosophy and a genealogy                     of fear management system-5. Technical Paper No. 23. Vancouver, BC: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2007). History of the fearlessness movement: An introduction. Technical Paper No. 22.                     Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. & Bickel, B. (2007). Toward a postmodern spirituality: A ‘new’ vision for ISOF. Technical                     Paper No. 21. Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2006) Integral fearlessness paradigm. Technical Paper No. 20. Vancouver, BC: In Search                     of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Critical integral ‘Fear’ Studies: A basic organizing framework. Technical Paper No.                     19. Vancouver,BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2004) Significance of fear. Technical Paper No. 18. Vancouver, BC: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2004) Wilber and fear management theory. Technical Paper No. 17. Vancouver, BC:                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2003) Capitalizing on fear: A baseline study on the culture of fear for leaders. Minneapolis,                     MN: Intellectual Architects, Ltd. Fisher, R.M. (2003) A report on the status of fear education. Technical Paper No. 15. Vancouver, BC:                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Subject index to Ken Wilber's Boomeritis: A novel that will set you free (Boston,                     MA: Shambhala). Self-published. Fisher, R.M. (2002) On being a 'fear' critic. Technical Paper No. 14. Vancouver, BC: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2002) What is the 'Fear' Matrix: Part I, Failure of cultural. Technical Paper No. 13.                     Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2001) Fearology: Biography of an idea. Technical Paper No. 12. Vancouver, BC: In Search                     of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2001) 'Fear' studies: A conceptual proposal. Technical Paper No. 11. Vancouver, BC: In                     Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2000) A movement toward a fearless society: A powerful contradiction to violence.                     Technical Paper No. 10. Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (2000) Unveiling the hidden curriculum in conflict resolution and peace education: Future                     directions toward a critical conflict education and 'conflict' pedagogy. Technical Paper No.                     9. Vancouver, BC: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1997) Defining the enemy of fearlessness. Technical Paper No. 6. Calgary, AB: In Search                     of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M. (1997) (2nd Ed.). A research guide to Ken Wilber's critics. Technical Paper No. 5. Calgary,                     AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M. (1997) Applications of the Spectrum of 'Fear', to leading a liberating life. Calgary, AB: In                     Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Dare to contradict, dare to distinguish; Into the flaming heart of the In Search of                     Fearlessness Project. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M. (1996) Liberation leadership training program (manual). Calgary, AB: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1996) A Wilberian critique of the philosophy of emotion. Technical Paper #3. Calgary, AB:                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Fearanalysis: User Manual. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research                     Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1995) An introduction to an epistemology of 'fear'; A fearlessness paradigm. Technical                     Paper #2. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M. (1995) An introduction to defining 'fear'; A spectrum approach. Technical Paper #1. Calgary,                     AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Bickel, B. & Fisher, R.M. (1993) Opening doors; A guide to spontaneous creation-making. Calgary, AB:                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1993) School of Sacred Warrirorship; Student handbook and essential core studies.                     Calgary, AB: School of Sacred Warriorship. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Quest-- a new beginning; Staff development handbook. Cremona, AB: Quest Ranch. Fisher, R.M. (1989) The healing journey for families in crisis during adolescence (a guidebook). Cremona,                      AB: Quest Ranch. Fisher, R.M. (1988) The art therapy approach (staff manual). Cremona, AB: Quest Ranch. Fisher, R.M. (1985) The Waldorf experience; Education as an art. Old, AB: Janus Alternatives. Fisher, R.M. (1980) Guide to the orchids of the Cypress Hills. Calgary, AB: Author.
Media Articles
Fisher, R.M. (1997) Fear ruling our lives. [Guest Column] Calgary Herald, Sep. 20, I-9.  Fisher, R.M. & DesLauriers, L. (1985) Important program to air. Olds Optimist, Mar. 13. Fisher, R.M. (1985) All students are special. Olds Optimist, Feb. 13. Fisher, R.M. (1985) Education in the fast lane. Olds Optimist, Feb. Fisher, R.M. (1985) High profile for CBC Special; "A Planet for the Taking". Olds Optimist, March. Fisher, R.M. (1984) Future not to be feared. Olds Optimist, Jun. 10. Fisher, R.M. (1980) Nose Creek Park set for smog valley. Calgary Herald, Jan. 5. Fisher, R.M. (1979) Support positive planners. Calgary Herald, Sept. 26. Fisher, R.M. (1977) Mechanized monsters invade creek. Calgary Herald, Oct. 15. Fisher, R.M. (1976) Air pollution in Calgary. Calgary Herald, Jan. 17.
Non-Refereed Media Production
Fisher, R.M. (1996). The Inner Rebel Journey. Video talk [approx. 60 min.] Calgary, AB: In Search                     of Fearlessness Research Institute.
Non-Refereed Journal, Bulletin & Newsletter  Articles
Fisher, R.M. (2006) Duties, chores, and particip-action. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter, Nov./Dec.                     pp. 1-2 Fisher, R.M. (2006) “You might get stolen”: Life in a culture of fear. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter,                     July-Aug., pp. 4-5. Fisher, R.M. (2006) Re-framing re-framing. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter, Spring, p. 5. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Wrapping up a year as President: An ‘inside’ look. Paloma Housing Co-op                     Newsletter, November, pp. 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Paloma summer renewal. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter, Summer, p. 1. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Integral community/anomaly. The Vessel, No. 1, 1-3. Fisher, R.M. (2005) A brief history of Integral-R. The Vessel, No. 1, 7-12. Fisher, R.M. (2005) My blog-not!: Confessions of an activist. The Vessel, No. 1, 14. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Library expressions. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter, May, p. 2. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Paloma’s future renewal: Risk and responsibility. Paloma Housing Co-op                     Newsletter, Apr., pp. 1, 3. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Dear Finance committee and general membership. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter,                     Mar., p. 1. Fisher, R.M. (2005) Greetings from the President. Paloma Housing Co-op Newsletter, Jan., p. 1. Fisher, R.M. (2003) Steps toward an integral (Wilberian) education and pedagogy. Ken Wilber Integral                     Education Bulletin, No. 5, Feb., pp. 3-5. Fisher, R.M. (2003) Epistemological fearlessness: Comparative analysis of Wilber’s 4QAL model with                     adult education models. Ken Wilber Integral Education Bulletin, 4, 1-5. Fisher, R.M. (2002) The need for fear education. Fear Researchers/Practitioners Bulletin, No. 4, Dec. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Integral education in higher education and beyond. Ken Wilber Integral Education                     Bulletin, No. 3, Dec., 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Editorial: Educational research and innovations. Ken Wilber Integral Education                     Bulletin, No. 3, Dec., 1. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Interview with Vanessa Fisher on education and Ken Wilber. Ken Wilber Integral                     Education Bulletin, No. 2, Nov., 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Editorial: What's happening with "Boomeritis?" Ken Wilber Integral Education Bulletin,                     No. 2, Nov., 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (2002) Editorial: Wilber and the integral movement (philosophy, theory and practices) for                     educators. Ken Wilber Integral Education Bulletin, No. 1, Oct., 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (2002) What is "integral 'fear' management for everybody"? Fear Researchers/ Practitioners                     Bulletin, No. 3, Sept. Fisher, R.M. (2001) Beginning fearology: The world has changed. Fear Rsearchers/ Practitioners                     Bulletin, No. 2, Sept. Fisher, R. M. (2000). Response to challenging letter. The Ubyssey Magazine, 81(25). Fisher, R.M. (2000) Editorial: Vision for 'Fear' Studies. Fear Researchers/Practitioners Bulletin, No. 1,                     Aug. Fisher, R.M. (1999) Is there a place for 'right and wrong' in a healing model? ISOF Communique (Special                     Issue), July, pp. 7-8. Fisher, R.M. (1999) Conflict resolution or conflict revolution?: The role of the intellectual or what's that                     Merlin up to now?: ISOF in the third millenium. ISOF Communique (Special Issue), July, pp.                     10-15.  Fisher, R.M. (1999) 1989/ISOF: Birth of a social movement at "the end of history". ISOF Communique                     (Special Issue), July, pp. 1-5. Fisher, R.M. (1999) Spitting some 'fire': A look at the political movement of positivism. ISOF                     Communique (Special Issue), July, pp. 17-18. Fisher, R.M. (1997) Ken Wilber; The rising star in consciousness research. Yoga Bridge, Summer. pp.                     10-11. Fisher, R.M. (1997) The "New School" Alternative. Fearlessness Centre Newsletter No. 5. pp. 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1997) Adultism and 'choiceless choice' to speak out. In Search Of Fearlessness                     Communique, 18, 1-4. Fisher, R.M. (1997) The family is dead; An evolutionary view. In Search Of Fearlessness Communique,                     18, 13-15 Fisher, R.M. (1997) A letter to Catherine; Adultism at the source of ISOF. In Search Of Fearlessness                     Communique, 18, 15-18. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Battle for leadership: Survivors and Sacred Warriors. In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 16, 5-8. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Book Review: John Heron's Feeling and personhood. In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 15: 13. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Barbara and Robert dialogue on their relationship and ISOF. In Search of                     Fearlessness Communique, 14: 1-4. Fisher, R.M. (1996) Creating dialogue within a community spirit (Editorial). In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 13: 1-5. Fisher, R.M. (1996) In Search of Fearlessness and the world. In Search of Fearlessness Communique,                     13: 5-8. Fisher, R.M. (1996) ISOF is a what?: Meta-community! In Search of Fearlessness Communique, 13: 16-                     18. Fisher, R.M. (1995) [Editorial] The beginning of a new millenium and the dying of an old 'fear' tradition.                     The Re-View; In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute Newsletter, 1(1), 1-3. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Birth of a 'fear' and fearlessness library. The Re-View; In Search of Fearlessness                     Research Institute Newsletter, 1(1), 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Creating a new discipline to study 'fear'. The Re-View; In Search of Fearlessness                     Research Institute Newsletter, 1 (1), 4-5. Fisher, R.M. (1995) 'Fear'-names masking 'fear' itself. The Re-View; In Search of Fearlessness Research                     Institute Newsletter, 1(1), 6-7. Fisher, R.M. (1995) [Editorial] On the value of a God-fearing man or is 'fear' really useful? The Re-View;                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute Newsletter, 1(2), 1-4. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Preliminary findings and hypotheses in the study of 'fear'. The Re-View; In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute Newsletter, 1(2), 5-8. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Contradicting sexism; A vision of ritual to turn the world over into the hearts and                     hands of women. In Search of Fearlessness Communique, 10: 3. Fisher, R.M. (1995) Reflections on the community-building weekend. In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 10: 3-5. Bickel, B., Cross, S. & Fisher, R.M. (1994) ISOF: In Search of an identity: Comparison study of ISOF                     and RC (Re-evaluation Co-counseling) Community. In Search of Fearlessness Communique,                     8, 1-7. Fisher, R.M. (1994) The spectrum of 'fear'; A beginning hypothesis. In Search of Fearlessness                    Communique, 8. Fisher, R.M. (1994) Rumors 'In Search of Fearlessness' is a religion; What's that Robert up to now? In                     Search of Fearlessness Communique, 7: 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1994) Celebrating 20 years of publishing: Robert Fisher (1974-1994). In Search of                     Fearlessness Communique, 8. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Counselling through anger (Part I); "Take my hand". In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 4: 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Building a fearlessness organization. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 4: 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1993) How we have learned to not be accountable. In Search of Fearlessness Journal,                     3(5): 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Fearless focus and decision in '93. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 3(5): 2. Fisher, R.M. (1993) An artistic view of change. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 3(5): 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Becoming an organization with a mission; It is your organization. In Search of                     Fearlessness Communique, 3: 1. Fisher, R.M. (1993).There's no shortage of work, there are just no jobs; A soul outlook. In Search of                     Fearlessness Communique, 3: 2. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Our views and experiences with community. In Search of Fearlessness                     Communique, 2: 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1993) Who does the ISOF Centre serve? In Search of Fearlessness Communique, 2: 3. Fisher, R.M. (1992) In defeating fear it helps to know who the dragon really is. The Lodgepole Pine; The                     Newsletter of the Men's Network, 2(1): 15, 18-19. Fisher, R.M. (1992) The fugue logic of violence. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(4): 5. Fisher, R.M. (1992) Editorial. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(3): 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1992) A new story of evil. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(3): 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1992) Learning tolerance of differences; A challenge to community-building. In Search of                     Fearlessness Communique, 1: 1. Fisher, R.M. (1991) Spontaneous art expression group; Bringing people and artistic expression together                     in a healing process. Alberta Arts Therapy Association Newsletter, 37: 4-6. Fisher, R.M. (1991) A new home; A new vision. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(2): 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1991) A place for magic, not morals. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(2): 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1991) Birthing pains and going beyond. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(1): 1-2. Fisher, R.M. (1991) The tri-fold self-identity map. In Search of Fearlessness Journal, 2(1): 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Fifty favorite quotes on fear and fearlessness. Occasional Paper No. 12. Calgary,                     AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Guided tours of the soul, entering the path of fearlessness; An alternative to                     traditional counselling and psychotherapy. Occasional Paper No. 3. Calgary, AB: In Search                     of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) The artist/mystic; Quotations and a summary of the development of the 'inner artist'                     and a Creation-centered spirituality. Occasional Paper No. 11. Calgary, AB: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Some ideas on the nature and origin of fear. Occasional Paper No. 10. Calgary, AB:                     In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. 6pp. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Stories on healing fear. Occasional Paper No. 9. Calgary, AB: In Search of                     Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Helping children live beyond fear; An introductory guide for adults. Occasional Paper                     No. 8. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) In search of fearlessness; An alternative therapeutic approach. Occasional Paper                     No. 7. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Otto Rank's artist-type as environmentalist and midwife of the soul. Occasional                     Paper No. 6. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M., Sannuto, C. (1990) Project 'In Search of Fearlessness': Assumptions, rationale,                     philosophy. Occasional Paper No. 1. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research                     Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Drawing out fear and terror; The principles of art therapy in personal transformation.                     Occasional Paper No. 5. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Description of the path of fearlessness, what is fear, and how fear affects our lives.                     Occasional Paper No. 2. Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.  Fisher, R.M. (1990) Men changing; Passion and fearlessness. Occasional Paper No. 4. Calgary, AB: In                     Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Professionalism as a fear-based reality. Alberta Arts Therapy Association                     Newsletter, 34: 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (1990) Hurt and healing; Towards a liberational theory of attention as applied to the                     expressive arts as therapy. Alberta Arts Therapy Association Newsletter, 35: 5. Fisher, R.M. (1990) The birth of 'In Search of Fearlessness' (ISOF). In Search of Fearlessness Journal,                     1(1): 1. Fisher, R.M. (1988) Book Review: The creative imperative; A four-dimensional theory of human growth                     and planetary evolution by C. Johnston, 1985. Alberta Arts Therapy Association                    Newsletter, 26: 3-4. Fisher, R.M. (1987) Life after Harmonic Convergence. Erospirit, October, 13-16. Fisher, R.M. (1987) It's hard to ask for help. Stationary High; A Newsletter of the Mtn. View Community                     Co-counsellors, 1: 2-3. Fisher, R.M. (1987) An idea on co-counselling with children. Stationary High; A Newsletter of the Mtn.                     View Community Co-counsellors, 1: 4-5. Fisher, R.M. (1985) Dynamic or form drawing; Aid for overly active children. Janus Journal, 3(3): 7. Fisher, R.M. (1985) A new look at creativity in education. Janus Journal, 3(3): 4-5. Fisher, R.M. (1985) Alberta Education studies evaluated. Janus Journal, 3(3): 6. Fisher, R.M. (1985) Teaching and life. Janus Journal, 3(2): 6-7. Fisher, R.M. (1984) Quotable quotes; Education and the future. Janus Journal, 3(1): 7. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Hyperactivity; Alternatives to drug therapy. Janus Journal, 2(1): 5. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Common Ground; A living learning community in a cultural perspective. Janus                     Journal, 2(1): 9. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Private schools; A visit to the Calgary Academy. Janus Journal, 2(1): 9. Fisher, R.M. (1983) Book Review: Whole child/whole parent; A spiritual guide to parenthood. Janus                     Journal, 2(1): 3. Fisher, R.M. (1983) The tragedy of being normal. Janus Journal, 2(3): 4-5. Fisher, R.M. (1983) The best teachers are not teachers. Janus Journal, 1(4): 1. Fisher, R.M. (1982) Playful unit reviews. The Middle/Jr. High Science Bulletin, Feb: 3. Fisher, R.M. (1981) Ants, racecars and babies; A book review of Magical Child. S.E.E.D.S. Bulletin. Fisher, R.M. (1981) Nature art with an autumn spirit. Alberta Naturalist, 11(1): 9-10. Fisher, R.M. (1979) Dr. Grant McEwan; An educational saint. Connections: A Journal for Environmental                     and Outdoor Education Council of Alberta Teacher's Association, 3: 3. Fisher, R.M. (1979) Book Review: Life strategies, human evolution, environmental design by V. Geist,                     1978. Alberta Naturalist, 9: 92-3. Fisher, R.M. (1979) Census of two Great Blue Heron colonies in the Calgary area, with a discussion of                     methods for future monitoring. Alberta Naturalist, 9: 6-14. Fisher, R.M. (1979) Irruption of Clark's Nutcracker in Cypress Hills. Blue Jay, 37 Fisher, R.M. (1978) In response to the legalization of falconry in Alberta. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 10:                     190-3. Fisher, R.M. (1978) Two "heads" are better than one; Behavioral adaptations of a caterpillar. Calgary                     Field-Naturalist, 10: 214-16. Fisher, R.M. (1978) Consumptive vs. non-consumptive use of wildlife; Where do we go from here?                     Calgary Field-Naturalist, 10: 45-51. Fisher, R.M. (1978) Field identification of the western shrikes. Alberta Naturalist, 8: 192-197. Fisher, R.M. (1978) "Fishing" for snowy owls. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 89: 238-240. Fisher, R.M. (1977) Book Review: Alberta Birds 1961-1971. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 88: 173-5. Fisher, R.M. (1977) Aggressive behavior towards humans by a male blue grouse. Alberta Naturalist, 7:                     232-4. Fisher, R.M. (1977) Consumptive vs. non-consumptive use of wildlife; What's the issue? Calgary Field-                    Naturalist, 89: 6-9. Fisher, R.M. (1976) The role of the naturalist in wildlife law enforcement. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 87:                     203. Fisher, R.M. (1976) Book Review: Ducks, geese, swans of North America. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 87:                     284-5. Fisher, R.M. (1976) Evolution of the amateur naturalist. Alberta Naturalist, 7: 53-4. Fisher, R.M. (1976) Coral-colored "flower"-- an antipredator adaptation. Calgary Field-Naturalist, 88: 148. Fisher, R.M. (1975) Possible intraspecific killing by a great gray owl. Blue Jay, 33: 54. Fisher, R.M. (1974) Possible cannibalistic behavior of a great gray owl. Edmonton Naturalist, 17: 8-9. Fisher, R.M. (1974) Response of a hawk owl to a lure. Blue Jay, 32: 154.
Refereed (Juried) Professional Papers/Presentations/Exhibitions
2007	En-Casing ‘Fear’: Dialoguing ‘Fear’, art installation, August, Britannia Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2006	Barbara Bickel. Disciplined Spontaneity: Art, spirituality and education. The Faculty of Education Research Day. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
2006	with Barbara Bickel. Presence and precedence: Staying close to ground zero in art/research/education. Multi-media and paper presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies. San Francisco, CA: University of California Berkeley.
2002	Fearless leadership in and out of the 'Fear' Matrix. Paper presented at the Western Conference of the Canadian Association for Studies in Adult Education, April 25-28, Victoria, BC.
2001	Better safe than moral?: Re-thinking morality in a "risk society." The 27th Annual Meeting of the Association for Moral Education, Oct. 25-28,UBC, Vancouver, BC.
2001	Platinum 'Fear': Art works that subvertise public enemy no. 1. Presentation at the Second Annual Conference on Curriculum & Pedagogy, Nov. 10-13, Victoria, BC.
2001	Teach them to become fearless: And an awful lot about ‘fear.' Northwest Philosophy of Education Society Conference, Jun. 1-2, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC.
2000	Learning under fire: Adult education in the heat of conflict. Adult Education Research Conference. June 2-4, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1999	Critically minding the bodymind paradigm: A ‘Wilberian' critique of Eco-Camp holistic thinking. Bodymind Conference: Holistic Explorations of Cognition, Action, and Interaction in Education. Apr.30-May 1, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1999	Democracy of dissonance: Toward a conflict epistemology in educational philosophizing. Northwest Philosophy of Education Society Conference, Jan. 29-30, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC and UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1998	Culture of 'fear': Toxification of landscape-mindscape as meta-context for education in the 21st century. Comparative and International Education Society, W. Regional Conference, June 11-13, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
Non-Refereed Professional Papers/Presentations/Exhibitions
2006	Elicit Bodies art exhibition (with Barbara Bickel), Diskin Gallerys, Vancouver,
2006	Unsettling Conversations, A digital art and exhibit (with Barbara Bickel), An Arts& Education Practice Based Research Collaborative Inquiry Conference, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
2006	Inarticulate Ground, (with Barbara Bickel, and Jenny Peterson), AMS Art Gallery, UBC, Vancouver
2005	Fearology of Technology: A phenomenological inquiry Into “educational” weapons of mass destruction. Art exhibit, Edibles Art Gallery, Faculty of Education, UBC
2005	Fearology of Technology: A phenomenological inquiry into “educational” weapons of massdestruction. Art exhibit and installation, AMS Art Gallery, UBC
2002	Platinum 'Fear' plat du jour, art installation A.M.S. Art Gallery, UBC
2001	Teaching and learning in conflict sites. David Lamm Chair Seminar Multiculturalism Seminars, Fac. of Education, UBC.
2001	Ethical challenges to knowing that which we fear: Uses and abuses of researcher            countertransference. Faculty of Education Society "Grad Perspectives": A  Graduate  Student Research Day-symposium. Apr. 25, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1999	Teaching and learning in the heart of conflict. Faculty of Education Society "Grad Perspectives": A Graduate Student Research Day-Symposium. Apr. 14, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1999	Theorizing the rebel, conceptualizing conflict: Critique of conflict management education. Educational Studies Research Day, Apr. 29, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
1998	A new tool for identifying conflict in adult education. Educational Studies Research Day,  May 22, UBC, Vancouver, BC.
Non-Refereed Literary & Arts
Jordan, N. (2007 (Ed.). R. Michael Fisher & Barbara Bickel: Elicit Bodies. Vancouver, BC: In Seach                     of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1995) The critic demons [poem]. In Search of Fearlessness Communique, 11, 5-6. Fisher, R.M. (1991) Spontaneous healings I; A life as naturalist, scientist, artist, mystic and human.                     Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute. Fisher, R.M. (1991) Spontaneous healings II: A life as naturalist, scientist, artist, mystic and human.                     Calgary, AB: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute.
Lectures/Presentations (Invited:Recent)
2006	Integral Fear Management Systems and Family Counseling Practices. Guest lecturer, The  University of Lethbridge, with Dr. G. Nixon
2006	Assessing violence in a culture of fear: Finding common ground. Panel presentation:   Issues in Education #1: Youth Violence & New Challenges for Educators in the 21st  Century. Graduate Students, Faculty of Education, Vancouver, UBC
2005	Balancing care and critique in the transformative dissertation: A retrospective errata. Guest   lecture for Brown Bag Seminars, Centre for Cross-Faculty Inquiry, Facutly of Education,   Vancouver, UBC
2004	Introduction to the Culture of Fear. Guest lecture to an English 105 class, Simon Fraser  University, BC. with Dr. Fred Ribkoff
2003	Natural designs from a 2nd-tier view. Presented at the Spiral Dynamics Technologies           training (level 2), Vancouver, BC. with Dr. Marilyn Hamilton
2001	Teaching and learning in conflict sites. David Lamm Chair Seminar Multiculturalism           Seminars, Fac. of Education, UBC.
Workshops Facilitated
2004	Integral Peer Counselling (Level One Training), wknd event. Facilitated with B. Bickel, Vancouver, BC
1990-98	Hundreds of workshops/courses/seminars in personal growth/healing/liberation work  through my own private counseling/consulting business and as Director, In Search of Fearlessness Centre (non-profit organization, Calgary, AB)
1980-88	Many workshops/courses/seminars on art of seeing, creativity, art therapy approaches, for pre-service teachers, parents, rehabilitation practitioners, etc. Part of my private education consulting business, Olds, AB.
Editor
2005-05	The Vessel
2003-04	Ken Wilber Integral Education Bulletin
2000-02	Fear Researchers/Practitioners Bulletin
1995-95	The Re-View: In Search of Fearlessness Research Institute Newsletter
1993-99	In Search of Fearlessness Communique
1990-92	In Search of Fearlessness Journal
1983-85	Janus Journal
Media Coverage
(2004) Interview for documentary story by Pamela Post, World Report, CBC Radio, July 10. (2004) Interview with host Shelagh Rogers,Sounds Like Canada, CBC Radio One, June 10. (2002) Interview by Wade Porter, Host, Kootenay Co-op Radio, Nov. 6. (1997) Interview by Jeff Collins, Host, CBC Radio, Calgary.
Media Citations
Weyler, R. (2004). Viewpoints: The cheapest room. Shared Vision Magazine, June. Riley, S. (2004) Culture of fear is keeping North Americans cowed. Times Colonist (Victoria, BC),                     July 14. Oatway, S. (1996) Tool designed to create value-based companies. Workplace Section H, Calgary                     Herald, Sept. 7. Toneguzzi, M. (1993). Reporter. City Institute teaches people to break pattern. Calgary Herald, Mar. 12.
University & Continuing Education Courses Taught
2007	Sessional Lecturer, HLSC 2850- “Addiction Recovery as Fear Management:  A Post-Modern View,” School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge (3wk. summer undergrad course).
2000-01	Instructor/Tutor for ADED 329 credit on-line course (Adult Education- Developing Short   Courses, Workshops & Seminars), Office of Continuing Professional Education, UBC,   Supervisor, Jo-Anne Chilton
1992-05	Instructor (personal growth/development course called "Basics To The Path Of Fearlessness"), Continuing Adult Education, Univ. of Calgary (p/t)
Academic Supervision/Thesis Editing
2005-07	Dissertion Research Committee member for Elisebeth VanderWeil, Leadership Studies,  Gonzaga University, WA (dissert. working title: “Accepting a ring of fire: Stories of engagement with fear in transformational adult learning”)
2003-07	Have edited a few masters and doctoral research theses for UBC grad students
Teaching Credentials
Permanent Teacher Certificate, 1982, Alberta #109959U
Specialized Certificate Training
2005	Integrated Faculty Training Certificate (on-line education), University of Phoenix (Burnaby,  BC campus)
2002	Spiral Dynamics Integral Technologies (Level One & Two), (works with diverse cultural values)    Facilitated by Dr. Don Beck & Dr. Marilyn Hamilton
Research & Consulting Positions (recent)
2003-05	Associate and consultant, Intellectual Architects, Ltd., Minneapolis, MN (completed research on “culture of fear” for a report and plan for curriculum development)
Service Work
2006-07	Secretary, Participation/Education, Paloma Housing Co-op, Vancouver, BC
2004-05	President, Paloma Housing Co-op, Vancouver, BC
2003-04	Board Member, Paloma Housing Co-op, Vancouver, BC
2001-03	Committee Chair, Membership, Paloma Housing Co-op, Vancouver, BC
1991-95	Board Member, In Search of Fearlessness Centre & Community, Calgary, AB
1987-88	Board Member, Calgary Waldorf School, Calgary, AB
Professional References
	available upon request