About
Annie Ahmad
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I hold a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University and am a Registered Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have over 13 years of community and clinical experience working with diverse populations of all ages: children, families, couples, adults and seniors. My professional experience spans coast to coast within Canada and abroad. I am currently working in private practice in Calgary, AB at the Blackbird Healing Arts Collective and run art therapy support groups with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center and Wellspring for individuals living with cancer. I am also an Associate Faculty member with the St. Stephen's College at the University of Alberta in the Master's of Psychotherapy and Spirituality Program.
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It is a true honor and privilege to walk with my clients as they embark upon their journeys of self-reflection, growth and healing. Holding a sacred, safe space for my clients to discover their own inner strengths, tap into their intuitive guidance and find their voice through art is what keeps me excited about the work that I do.
Education
M.A. Creative Arts Therapies
Concordia University, Montreal, QC, 2010
B.A. (Hon) Studio Art & Psychology
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, 2006
Certifications
Canadian Art Therapy Association
Registered Member (RCAT)
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Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association
Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C)
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The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta
Counselling Therapist (CT)
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Additional Training
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
The Gottman Institute
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3-day Training on Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents: A Four-Phase Model
Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts for Trauma Repair and Resilience
Cathy Malchiodi
Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy