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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. I have over 13 years of experience working with diverse populations: children, teens, adults with developmental disabilities, domestic violence survivors, adults with addictions 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 where I am accepting new clients. I also run art therapy support groups with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center and Wellspring for individuals living with cancer. 

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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. 

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Education

2011

Master of Arts (M.A.) / Creative Arts Therapies (Art Therapy)

Concordia University, Montreal, QC

2006

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Studio Art & Psychology 

University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professional Memberships

Canadian Art Therapy Association

Registered Member (RCAT)

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Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association

Professional Member

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The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

Counselling Therapist

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Conference Presentations

The Art of Healing

Bereave with Me Conference, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre

Calgary, AB / November 2022

The Art of Grief: Using Art to Navigate the Pain of Loss

Bereavement and Beyond Conference, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre

Online / June 2021

The View from the Inside: Using Puppets to impact Mental Health in Senior and Youth Populations

2019 Annual Canadian Art Therapy Association Conference

Calgary, AB / October 2019

To Heal and Empower: An Art Therapy Program for South Asian Survivors of Violence Against Women

2011 Annual Canadian Art Therapy Association Conference

Niagara Falls, ON / October 2011

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