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.
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