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Healing Arts Therapy

The Heart of Healing

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Come on In :)

Welcome to Healing Arts Therapy!

I am so glad you're here! This can be a big step for a lot of folks - so let's just take a moment to celebrate that you've made it this far. 


And now that you're here, let me tell you a little bit about Healing Arts Therapy. This is a counselling and art therapy practice where you can explore your healing and growth in a welcoming and non-judgmental space...with me :) My name is Eaman (Amy) Thompson and I have been working in the mental health field providing coaching, counselling services, and workshops for over 10 years. I absolutely love what I do!


I invite you to take a look through my service offerings, read a bit more about me, check out my FAQs, peruse my blog, and then reach out. I offer all clients a free 30-minute consultation. This gives us both an opportunity to see if we'd work well together. I look forward to connecting with you :)

Why Art Therapy? Why Healing Art?

I get a lot of questions about art therapy and the name of my practice. Check out my blog for some more information about both...and a few other things!

Tell Me More

About

Eaman (Amy) Thompson

(She/Her/Hers)


Professional Art Therapist | Canadian Certified Counsellor
 

Note: My parents anglicized my name when I was quite young. You may see both Eaman and Amy on my professional affiliations/degrees. I identify with both names, and will often use them interchangeably.
 

Credentials:

  • Masters of Counselling: Art Therapy Specialization (MC:AT)
  • Bachelor of Arts: Major in Psychology, with a minor Religious Studies


Additional Training/Certifications:

  • Brain Story Certification (2021)
  • Eriksonian Hypnosis Level A (2020)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST; 2020)
  • Art Therapy and Grief (2018)
  • Radical Exposure Tapping: Deactivating the Buttons & Advanced Radical Exposure Tapping (2017)


Accountability:

  • Institutional - I am a member of two professional associations and I abide by their codes/standards: 

  1. Canadian Art Therapy Association (Standards of Practice).
  2. Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Code of Ethics).

  • Community - Accountability can mean different things between individuals and institutions. To bridge the distinctions that can emerge in this space, I collaborate with peers and community members who I trust and respect to check myself:

  1.  Evren Salja (E. E. Salja Counselling)


 Professional Experience:

  • Settings: 10+ years working in mental health and community organizations providing counselling and art therapy services. I have supported clients in residential, volunteer, educational/postsecondary, vocational/employment, and therapeutic settings.
  • Populations/Groups: 15+ years serving immigrant and refugee, neurodivergent, BIPoC, and LGBTQ communities.
  • Areas of Knowledge: BIPoC counselling, neurodivergent counselling, career counselling, service navigation/accessibility, communication, stress management, career transitions, anxiety, depression, anger management, body image/self-esteem, identity and life transitions, sexuality and relationships, grief, and trauma.


Lived Experience:

  • I am a woman of color (with African, Asian, and Arab roots), who lives with chronic health conditions. I identify as a Third Culture Kid (you can read more about Third Culture Kids here), and English is my second language (although it is a lot stronger than my native tongue now). 
  • I have lived on three different continents and in six different cities. I had an immersive international educational experience, where I lived alongside 80+ different nationalities for the majority of my formative years. I have also had the honor of travelling and studying in many other parts of the world.
  • With the two areas above in mind, I bring my journey navigating different systems (e.g., academic, medical, professional, etc.) to my practice through my intersecting identities. 
  • I connect to my artistic practice through several different mediums, but I am mostly strongly reflect upon my experiences as a spoken word artist.

Service Offerings

Individual Counselling

One-on-one art therapy and counselling sessions for individuals experiencing symptoms related to:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Anger Management
  • Body Image/Self-Esteem
  • Identity
  • Sexuality/Relationships 
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress Management
  • Grief
  • Career Changes
  • Autism


Rates

Per Session:

  • 45-minutes:      $125
  • 90-minutes:      $225

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Coaching

One-on-one sessions for individuals feeling "stuck" professionally. Common concerns/questions explored: 

  • How do I communicate with my supervisors/team more effectively?
  • What can I do with my credentials?
  • Why do I keep experiencing the same challenges professionally?

Rates:

Per Session:

  • 45-minute: $75


Please note, these are not therapeutic sessions.

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Workshops

Professional

Co-designed with your business to support groups of up to 20 staff navigate the workplace challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Potential themes include: effective interpersonal communication, boundary setting, and self-care strategies. 

 

BIPOC Group Sessions (Coming Soon)

A six-session art therapy/counselling based support group for BIPOC community members impacted by the current sociopolitical climate. Themes explored include identity, agency, and resilience/protective factors. 

Upcoming Workshops

Contact Us

Interested in counselling, art therapy, coaching, group and/or any other services? I'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form below and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.


To minimize the spread of Covid-19, I am currently offering all of my sessions remotely.

Healing Arts Therapy

4411 16th Ave NW Calgary, AB, Canada

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Healing Arts Therapy Resources

Meditations and Worksheets coming soon!

BIPOC & Anti-Racism/Unlearning Resources

BIPOC Mental Health YYC

BIPOC Mental Health YYC

BIPOC Mental Health YYC

An online directory of BIPoC resources/supports in Calgary: https://bipocmentalhealthyyc.wordpress.com/community-resources/

The Colour Factor

BIPOC Mental Health YYC

BIPOC Mental Health YYC

A non-profit organization aimed at decolonizing wellness and creating brave spaces of healing the BIPOC community in Calgary: https://thecolourfactor.com/

Colour In Therapy

Anti-Racism & Unlearning Resources

Anti-Racism & Unlearning Resources

An online directory of BIPoC therapists and resources across Canada:

https://www.healingincolour.com/directory

Anti-Racism & Unlearning Resources

Anti-Racism & Unlearning Resources

Anti-Racism & Unlearning Resources

An incredible directory of resources for folks embracing anti-racism and unlearning: https://bit.ly/UnlearnResources

Frequently Asked Questions

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

All services, including:

  • consultations
  • individuals counselling sessions
  • coaching
  • workshops

are being provided through an encrypted online platform.

How do I know you're the right fit?

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

Whether you're looking for art therapy, counselling, coaching, or workshop services, I offer all clients a free 30 minute consultation to see if we "click." 


You can also read more about what to expect, and what you can ask during a consultation, here: https://healingartstherapy.ca/blog/f/what-is-the-consultation-for

Will this be hard?

How are you managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

What modalities do you use?

Sometimes. Counselling is a process, and any time you're learning to do something new - it can be really hard. 


The good news is, I'm right there with you. Together, we can decide on:

  • what we talk about
  • when we talk about those things
  • how we talk about those things

What modalities do you use?

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

What modalities do you use?

The best way to describe my work is that it's eclectic. Although I lean heavily on narrative and arts-based approaches, I am just as invested in trauma-informed, humanistic, person-centered, and mindfulness approaches. I also have experience and training with cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Do I have to use art therapy?

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

No, but art therapy principles are still incorporated into my practice - even if we're not making art in session. 

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

How long do I have to be in counselling for?

It depends on each individual. I've had clients experience success navigating challenging issues within six counselling and/or art therapy sessions, and others like coming to see me once a month for a tune-up. We can decide what's best for your needs together.

Do you offer student or other discounts?

Do you offer student or other discounts?

Do you offer student or other discounts?

I believe counselling should be accessible - and sometimes the biggest barrier is cost. So, please contact me directly to assess your individual situation. 



Do you offer direct billing?

Do you offer student or other discounts?

Do you offer student or other discounts?

I do not currently offer direct billing. However, I'm happy to provide you with information to submit to your insurance provider to see if my services align with your coverage.

What kind of payments do you accept?

Do you offer student or other discounts?

What kind of payments do you accept?

I accept all major credit cards and e-transfers.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, I honor and acknowledge Moh'kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. I acknowledge that this territory is home to the Mêtis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Mêtis homeland. Finally, I acknowledge all Nations - Indigenous and non - who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory. 


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