1. CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
H. Bai, H., A. Cohen, T. Culham, S. Park, S. Rabi, C. Scott, and S. Tait, “An
Integrated Approach to Contemplative Practice: Mindful and Dialogical
Explorations of Collaborative Inquiry” (Presentation), American
Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Vancouver,
BC (2012). (R)
S. Rabi, “Ecology, Masks and the Soul” (Workshop), Emergent Learning:
Turning Tides in 21st Century Education, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2012). (R)
S. Rabi and S. Tait, “Innerwork for Educators” (Presentation), Emergent
Learning: Turning Tides in 21st Century Education, Halifax, Nova Scotia
(2012). (R)
S. Rabi, “Soul-Making: A Creative Journey into the Unconscious” (Workshop),
Whistler Yoga Conference, Whistler, BC (2012).
S. Rabi, “Mindfulness Meditation for Teachers” (Presentation), Whistler Yoga
Conference, Whistler, BC (2012).
S. Rabi and S. Tait, “Patanjali Meets Jung: An Introduction to Integral Yoga
Psychology” (Presentation), Whistler Yoga Conference, Whistler, BC
(2012).
S. Park and S. Rabi, “Integral Education Research” (Presentation). Holistic
Learning: Breaking New Ground, 7th International Conference, Geneva
Park, Ontario (2011). (R)
H. Bai, H., A. Cohen, T. Culham, S. Park, S. Rabi, C. Scott, and S. Tait,
“Collaborative Inquiry in and with Contemplative Consciousness” (Pre-
Conference Workshop), Holistic Learning: Breaking New Ground, 7th
International Conference, Geneva Park, Ontario (2011). (R)
H. Bai,H., A. Cohen, T. Culham, S. Park, S. Rabi, C. Scott, and S. Tait,
“Contemplative Inquiry in Education” (Panel Presentation), Association for
Contemplative Mind in Higher Education Regional Conference, Whidbey
Island, WA (2011). (R)
ACADEMIC RECORD
Doctor of Philosophy – 2016 (Curriculum Theory and Implementation)
Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Education
Master’s in Counseling Psychology – 2013
City University of Seattle, Vancouver Campus.
Master’s in Education (M.A)- 2006
Ben-Gurion University, Israel
Bachelors of Arts – 2002 (Honours) Education and Philosophy
Ben-Gurion University, Israel
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
THESIS EXAMINATION
Shahar Rabi
FOR THE DEGREE OF
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Wednesday January 27, 2016
2245 McCarthy Tetrault Lecture Room
12:30 PM
EXAMINING COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Laurie Anderson
Senior Supervisor: Dr. Heesoon Bai
Member: Dr. Charles Scott
Member: Dr. Avraham Cohen
Internal/External: Dr. Sharalyn Jordan
External Examiner: Dr. Robert Daum
Associate Professor, Dept. of Classical, Near Eastern,
and Religious Studies,
U. of British Columbia
ABSTRACT
Taking an Integral and Eco-contemplative perspective on the
phenomenon of Addiction in Dislocated Societies: Beyond
“Acceptance” Towards Soul-making in Non-dual Awareness

2. This dissertation is an attempt to think more broadly and deeply about the
phenomenology of addiction in dislocated societies. It introduces integral
philosophy and its approaches to recovery by bringing awareness to what needs
to be addressed and added acceptance based aftercare programs and curriculum
development. Based on the proposed philosophical exploration, this dissertation
examines and expands the term ‘psychological flexibility’ to include
psychocultural diversity and psychosocial integration. The new Integrative
Recovery Measure (IRM) is then explored throughout the dissertation.
Moreover, this dissertation places the new IRM within the purview of a
philosophical inquiry that examines holonic fields of human existence (the total
spheres, the ecosphere and the noosphere) and their contact points (non-dual
awareness, eco-psychology and soul making respectively. These contact points
become core perspectives that are active in every situational actions within
awareness and thus can be used by clients’ post-treatment. They provide a fluid,
caring and creative kind of stability when it is needed most in the form of non-
dual recognition, a secure attachment to the natural world, inner work, and soul
making.
AWARDS
• President’s PhD Award, Simon Fraser University, $6,250
• Graduate Fellowship 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Simon Fraser University,
$6,250/yr/
• Dean’s List, City University of Seattle 2011, 2012, 2013
• Graduate Entrance Recruitment Package, Simon Fraser University,
$20,000
• Scholarship for Master’s in Education, Ben-Gurion University - NIS
24,000 and 50% reduction in tuition (about $7000).
• Award of Honor (“Tzalash”) from the President of Israel for excellence in
education as an instructor.
• Award of Excellence for the General of Logistics (I.D.F)
• Award for Voluntary Services from the “Project Narcissim” and “Eran”
• Award for Voluntary Services from “Eran” (Trauma Counseling)
• Award for Voluntary Services and Leadership in the City of Beer-Sheva
from the Student Association, Ben-Gurion University
• Merit Certificate, from the Ben Gurion University Student Association for
excellence as a member of the Student Board of Directors
CHAPTERS IN REFERRED, EDITED BOOKS
Bai, H., Cohen, A. & Rabi, S. (2014), Post-individualist pedagogy: Relationship
as teaching. In Deer, F., Falkenberg, T., McMillan, B., & Sims. L. (Eds.).
Education for sustainable well-being: Concepts, issues, perspectives, and
practices. Winnipeg, MB: Education for Sustainable Well-being
Research Group. pp. 23-36.
Park, S., Rabi, S., (2014). Improvising Vulnerability Through Freestyle
Rap Inquiry. Ed.. Walsh, S., Bickel, B., Leggo, C., Arts-based and
Contemplative Practices in Research and Teaching Honouring
Presence. Routledge Research in Education. pp. 125- 239.
H. Bai, H., A. Cohen, T. Culham, S. Park, S. Rabi, C. Scott, and S. Tait,
(2013). “A Call for Wisdom in Higher Education: Voices of
Contemplative Inquiry.” In O. Gunnlaugson, E. Sarath, H. Bai, and
C. Scott (Eds.) Contemplative Approaches to Learning and
Inquiry. New York: SUNY Press. pp. 287-302.
S. Rabi and S. Tait, “Integral Theory Applications in International
Development Education.” In G. Hochachka (Ed.), Applied Integral
Theory. New York: State University of New York Press (2015—
Forthcoming).
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
S. Rabi, “The Future of Addiction Curriculum in Treatment Centres”
(2014). Orchard Recovery Centre, Bowen Island, BC.
S. Rabi, “Assessment analysis of clients satisfaction 2013 -2014”.
Orchard Recovery Centre, Bowen Island, BC.
S. Rabi, “Assessment analysis of clients satisfaction 2014 - 2015”.
Orchard Recovery Centre, Bowen Island, BC.
S. Rabi, “Continuing care in treatment centres— a full revision” (2015).
Orchard Recovery Centre, Bowen Island, BC.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
S.Park., S. Rabi, “Contemplative and artistic practices in research and
pedagogy”. The Canadian Society of the Study of Education.
University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia (2013).
H. Bai, H., A. Cohen, T. Culham, S. Park, S. Rabi, C. Scott, and S. Tait,
“Relationship as Teacher: Contemplative Inquiry as a ‘Collaboratory’
Process” (Presentation), American Educational Research Association
(AERA) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California (2013—
Forthcoming).