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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 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. 

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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

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