Certified BodyTalk Practitioner (CBP)
Licensed Black Belt Nia Instructor
Summary
30+ years experience in Mind/Body Empowerment, Conscious Life Philosophy and Well Being
22+ years experience Post Master's Degree
Doctoral level research on holistic well being relative to authenticity, motivation, emotional intelligence, life satisfaction, healing and awe experiences, mindbody wellness practice, and personal empowerment
Extensive experience working within the broad spectrum of mental health states of being and life circumstances, crisis intervention, comorbidity, program/curriculum development with educational and strategic implementation for lifestyle rehabilitation and empowerment
Creativity, Authenticity, Intrinsic Motivation, Meaning, Purpose, and Connectedness to Self and Others
Dance, Movement, Neuromuscular Integrative Action (NIA - 22+ years total experience between personal practice and facilitating the practice)
Colorado Governor's Council for Active and Healthy Lifestyles Appointee 11/2010-09/01/2015
Elected to the Board of Directors as Vice President of the Governor's Council 12/20/2012 - 09/01/2015
In addition to the aforementioned, I am interested in and passionate about Knowledge, Life-time Learning Pathways, Growth-Mindset, Humanistic and Transpersonal topics, Diversity Perspectives relative to the Cosmos and Holistic and Expansive Well Being, Authentic Empowerment and Self-Expression, Coping, Happiness, Resilience, Highly Sensitive Persons, Holistic Learning and Engaged Pedagogy Orientations as well as International/Collaborative Projects and Consulting.
Specialty Niches
Movement and Somatic Intelligence Approaches to Well Being
The BodyTalk System - BodyMind Holistic Well Being Technique
Neuromuscular Integrative Action (Nia)-Licensed Black Belt Instructor
Heather has presented to general and niche audiences speaking on the topics of Authentic Exploration Through Integrative Movement Practice, Motivational Interviewing, Emerging Therapies in Health and Healing for Professional Nurses, The Stigma of Mental Illness, Natural Approaches for Mood and Cognitive Disorders, Reclaiming Mind, Body, and Spirit through integration of Chakra work in Therapeutic Play and Issues relevant to Children and Adolescents of Contemporary Society, Habits of Highly Effective People as well as Authenticity, Expansive Well Being, and Integrative Practices at International Conferences in Cuba, China, and Hong Kong.
More Info
Dr. McQueen's Well Being and Lifestyle Consultancy is one of collaboration with and great respect for her clients. Utilizing knowledge from Western approaches to Well Being, pragmatic techniques based in research as well as long-standing international well being traditions to offer clients knowledge, education, insight, and pathways towards authentic expression and emotional intelligence supportive of a self-guided and fulfilling life. From the realm of Conscious Life Philosophies, her consultations are infused with empowerment, focus, creativity, and mindfulness offering a multidimensional venue of wisdom, nurturing, and the awakening of inner technology while one unpacks their authentic self and well being towards greater life satisfaction, increased competence and knowledge, autonomy, and connection to an emotionally intelligent and meaningful life.
Dr. McQueen earned a Ph.D. in Psychology and offers a collective 30+ years of MindBody and Conscious Life Philosophy/Empowerment Experience (22+ years post Master's degree). In 2012, she presented at International Psychology Conferences in China and Hong Kong and served as a Presenter and Delegate with the American Psychological Association at the 2014 International Psychology and Health Conference in Havana, Cuba. Her approach as a trusted consultant and educator integrates various techniques, philosophies, and practices to guide and collaborate with you on your journey towards increased self-awareness, appreciation, and self-compassion while discovering what well being means to you. Dr. McQueen passionately educates in the following areas: Integrative Well Being, Personal Empowerment, Healthy Stress Management, Coping and Resilience, Conscious Life Philosophy, Authenticity, Meaning and Purpose.
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." ~C.G. Jung
As of 6/21/2022 Dr. McQueen will no longer be taking new psychotherapy clients in order to focus on building her Lifestyle Consultancy.
The latest State of Colorado Mental Health Sunset Review process resulted in the official title of registered psychotherapist changing to unlicensed psychotherapist, signed into law on 7/14/2020. All licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists are required to maintain registration and good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and both of these groups legally practice under the Mental Health Practice Act.
Education
Ph.D. Psychology, Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA (2014)
MA - Master of Arts in Psychology, Regis University, Denver, CO (2001); Recipient of the Malcolm Knowles Award
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Social Science/Psychology, University of Wyoming (1996); Graduated with Honors as Lifetime Member of PSY CHI
Certified BodyTalk Practitioner (CBP) - International BodyTalk Association (11/2003)
Professional Organization Memberships
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Member Greater Good Science & Research Center Donor
Holstee Member
Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association (RMHCPA) Founding Member
Member of the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
Lifetime Member of PSY CHI - The National Honor Society in Psychology
Publications & Research
McQueen, H. (2014). Authentic Exploration through Integrative Movement Practice
(Ph.D. Dissertation, Saybrook University)
McQueen, H., Rubin, S., Wang, X., Yang, M., Dias, J., Bargdill, R., Pritzker, S., & Hoffman, L.
(2013, August). Existential therapy and creativity in China. Poster Session presented at the
121st Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI
Hoffman, L. & McQueen, H. (2012). Facing Death, Authenticity, and Relationship. PsycCRITIQUES Vol
57(34) doi: 10.1037/a0029830 (Dr. Yalom Training Video Media Review)
McQueen, H. (2001). The Prevalence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder Among Maximum Custody
Level Inmates (Master’s Thesis, Regis University)
On a lighter note