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Blackbird Healing Arts 🪶A team of Clinical Art Therapists & Psychologists providing therapeutic services to children, youth, adults and families.
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What a night! Thankful for all the  community connection magick created by  and  ! Grateful for JoAnn  for getting me to...
14/09/2024

What a night! Thankful for all the community connection magick created by and ! Grateful for JoAnn for getting me to step out of my shyness! I came home filled up with new connections, new thoughts and the vibrant energy of hearing all the amazing work people are contributing to this world! Thank you Erin and Alycia .twobears for sharing their hearts and wisdom. 💗- Jenne

🌈 Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Today and every day, we celebrate love, authenticity, and the power of being true to ourselves. Prid...
01/09/2024

🌈 Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Today and every day, we celebrate love, authenticity, and the power of being true to ourselves. Pride is a reminder that love knows no boundaries and that everyone deserves to live openly and proudly. Let’s stand together in solidarity, support one another, and continue the fight for equality and acceptance for all. Love is love, and we’re stronger together. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️ 🌈

22/05/2024

Coming in June: an expressive arts workshop on personal power. What does it mean to be in your authentic power? Do you ever feel like your power is usurped by messages and voices that are not your own? Join me to explore this theme through guided visualization, art activities, and reflection. Hosted by .ca at the beautiful

No previous art experience required.  All supplies included. Sign up today!

Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $75

This workshop is the fourth in an 8 part series of workshops based on the Celtic Wheel of The Year.  Each workshop corresponds to a spoke of the wheel of the year; this workshop to the Summer Solstice. It is a time when the light and inner power is at its strongest. 



20/05/2024

Workshop alert: Your Personal Power. What does it mean to be in your authentic power? Do you ever feel like your power is usurped by messages and voices that are not your own? This June, join me for a .ca expressive arts workshop that focuses on building authentic personal power!  This 2-hour workshop hosted at is an artful journey of self-discovery through guided visualization, art activities, and reflection.  

No previous art experience is required.  All supplies included. Sign up today!

Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $75

This workshop is the fourth in an 8 part series of workshops based on the Celtic Wheel of the Year.  Each workshop corresponds to a spoke of the wheel of the year; this workshop to the Summer Solstice. It is a time when the light and inner power are at their strongest. 



Find the Light. Today and any day! ✨Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 🎨Using mixed media, writ...
19/05/2024

Find the Light. Today and any day! ✨

Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 🎨

Using mixed media, writing, conversation and collective inspiration, we will create playful expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Come practice how to find the light in all situations and challenges.

💥 June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 1-2:30pm 💥

Located Canopy Art & Wellness, 1723 9th Street SW Calgary AB

Join us for all 4 afternoons,
or just for 1!

Click link to register or for more info. https://www.blackbirdhealingarts.ca/team-1






This is an amazing workshop! Come join us. https://www.andreahunt.ca/workshops
11/04/2024

This is an amazing workshop! Come join us.

https://www.andreahunt.ca/workshops

How is your relationship to yourself?  I invite you to join me in exploring your relationship to your thoughts, your feelings, and your body in my upcoming workshop: The Fires Within.

Hosted this .ca expressive arts workshop is focused on honouring your body and self as home and building a commitment to you through guided visualization, art activities and reflection questions. Come on an artful journey of self-discovery!

No previous art experience required.  All supplies included. Sign up today!

Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $75
Sign up: andreahunt.ca/workshops (link in bio)

This workshop is the third in an 8 part series of workshops based on the Celtic Wheel of The Year.  Each workshop corresponds to a spoke of the wheel of the year; this workshop to Beltaine, more commonly known as May day. Beltaine was traditionally a time of celebrating fertility, union, and passion through maypole weaving and fires. 



Create peace through artful moments 🎨Calm your chaos! ✌🏻Using mixed media, writing, conversation and collective inspirat...
29/03/2024

Create peace through artful moments 🎨

Calm your chaos! ✌🏻

Using mixed media, writing, conversation and collective inspiration, we will create art full of expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Not artistic? No worries!

Friday evenings April 5, 12 & 19 from 6:30-8:30pm.

🎨Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! ✂️✏️

For more info: https://www.blackbirdhealingarts.ca/team-1


18/03/2024
Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 🎨Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collec...
29/02/2024

Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 🎨

Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collective inspiration, we will create art journals full of expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Come connect in community, connect to yourself and connect to the greater mystery.

March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 12:45-2:30 pm

Find yourself in connection with self & others.

Join us for all 4 afternoons, or come for 1!

To register or for more info, visit us at www.blackbirdhealingarts.ca/team-1. 🧑‍🎨






For some, February isn’t the happiest month. Taking action, connecting and attuning to our happiness filled us up! Guard...
27/02/2024

For some, February isn’t the happiest month. Taking action, connecting and attuning to our happiness filled us up!

Guard your happiness 💗😊

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama

“Happiness does not come and go, what comes and goes is your attunement to happiness”. - Robert Holden

Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 💗🎨Join us on Friday February 23 from 6:30-8:30pm at Canopy S...
16/02/2024

Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side! 💗🎨

Join us on Friday February 23 from 6:30-8:30pm at Canopy Studios.

Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collective inspiration, we will create expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Come connect in community, connect to yourself and connect to the greater mystery.

Cultivate and protect your own happiness!

Visit our website to book or for more info: www.blackbirdhealingarts.ca/team-1

Things I ❤️ most about this day: Restocking heart themed art suppliesHeart shaped breakfastCupcake artworkAnd Valentine ...
15/02/2024

Things I ❤️ most about this day:
Restocking heart themed art supplies
Heart shaped breakfast
Cupcake artwork
And Valentine tea parties!! ❤️

Deeply grateful after a day of connections and sparks! 🔥Thank you  for your incredible guidance in the Wheel of the Year...
04/02/2024

Deeply grateful after a day of connections and sparks! 🔥Thank you for your incredible guidance in the Wheel of the Year workshop. Grateful to for your invite, insight and facilitation of art & dream interpretation. Ending this day feeling full, lucky and inspired. More workshops to come!!!

Christy’s groups start this weekend at Blackbird! Come join the Weight of worry workshop series for children or teens! O...
11/01/2024

Christy’s groups start this weekend at Blackbird!

Come join the Weight of worry workshop series for children or teens!

Over the course of 3 Sundays, participants learn art-based strategies to craft a pop-up-style book with resources to alleviate worries.

Can’t commit to all 3 days? Simply sign up for one Sunday.

For Ages: 7-11
Date: 3 Sundays, Jan. 14, 21 & 28 2024
Time: 10 am - 12 pm

For Ages: 12-17
Date: 3 Sundays, Jan. 14, 21 & 28 2024
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm

Location: Blackbird Healing Arts Collective

Workshop price includes all materials and supplies.

Sign up for one ($60) or all three sessions ($175) by clicking the link: https://www.thisiscrate.com/workshop-worry

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Happy Yuletide, Merry Christmas, blessings of light. May you find a little light in your day. ✨✨
26/12/2023

Happy Yuletide, Merry Christmas, blessings of light. May you find a little light in your day. ✨✨

22/12/2023
Immerse yourself in a year of growth! This 2024, connect into a year of personal growth workshops inspired by the Celtic...
07/12/2023

Immerse yourself in a year of growth!

This 2024, connect into a year of personal growth workshops inspired by the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Follow the natural cycles of nature and learn about yourself by attuning to the 8 spokes of the year which correspond to the solstices, equinoxes, and midpoints in between. Each workshop will feature a different theme (listed below!) that we will explore through guided visualizations, writing, and art activities. Join me on a year of personal exploration attuned to the seasons.

Sign up for 1 or attend all 8! Each individual workshop is $75 per person or you can attend the full year for $525. To sign up for all and receive the discount email [email protected]

🍃For more information go to
www.andreahunt.ca/workshops

Immerse yourself in a year of growth!  This 2024, connect into a year of personal growth workshops inspired by the Celti...
24/11/2023

Immerse yourself in a year of growth! This 2024, connect into a year of personal growth workshops inspired by the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Follow the natural cycles of nature and embark on a journey of self-discovery by following the 8 spokes of the year corresponding to the solstices, equinoxes, and midpoints in between. Each workshop will feature a different theme (listed below!) that we will explore through guided visualizations, writing, and art activities. Join Andrea Hunt on a year of personal exploration attuned with seasons at Blackbird Healing Arts.

Imbolc - February: Shining Light on the Imposter!
Spring Equinox - March: Finding the Balance
Mayday - May: The Fires Within - Relationship to Self
Summer Solstice - June: Your Personal Power
Harvest - August: Values and Seeds
Autumnal Equinox - September: Looking to Decay: Release
Samhain - October: Honouring Loss
Winter Equinox - December: Embracing the Shadow

The workshops can stand alone or you can attend all 8. Each individual workshop is $75 per person or you can attend the full year for $525.

Sign up today: https://www.andreahunt.ca/workshops











Join us for art date night! 🎨Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collective inspiration, we will create...
06/11/2023

Join us for art date night! 🎨

Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collective inspiration, we will create art journals full of expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Come connect in community, connect to yourself and connect to the greater mystery. We will explore the theme of how we find the light today and everyday. This unique group will gather for 4 weeks in person for an experiential journey full of art and contemplative practices.

We will meet in person on Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24 and Dec 1 from 6:30-8:00pm

Art kits will be provided. 🎨 No artistic ability necessary necessary, just bring your desire to be creative.

Click on link to register.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/751239426347?aff=oddtdtcreator

This group is co-lead by Jenne Newman & Rachela Buonincontri

Sign up on your own or with a friend and come make some art!

Fall into yourself for a day of grounding and replenishing!Join us on October 22, 2023, at the serene SpiritWood Retreat...
13/10/2023

Fall into yourself for a day of grounding and replenishing!

Join us on October 22, 2023, at the serene SpiritWood Retreat Centre for a day designed to nurture your soul and renew your spirit.

Embrace the Day with:
🌳 Forest Sensing: Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature, finding solace beneath the rustling leaves and ancient trees.

🌬️Breathing Techniques: Discover the art of mindful breathing, anchoring yourself in the present moment and calming your spirit.

🎨 Playful Creative Expression: Explore your creativity with hands-on, heart-centered art activities, letting your imagination flow freely.

🌌 Taking In the Good: Cultivate gratitude and positivity, acknowledging the beauty in life's simple moments.

📜 Poetry & Music: Let the words and melodies of poetry and music resonate within you, stirring your soul and igniting your imagination.

🌊 Self-Reflection & Remembering: Take a moment for introspection, honouring your journey and connecting to the strength within.

🥗 Whole foods lunch, tea, coffee, and refreshments to satiate your appetite and thirst.

Come celebrate your resilience!!

To register: click on the Eventbrite link OR e-transfer $150 to [email protected].

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/721555862007?aff=oddtdtcreator

Does your teen struggle with:Overwhelming anxiety?School stress?Social anxiety?Low confidence?Making decisions?This 6-we...
06/10/2023

Does your teen struggle with:
Overwhelming anxiety?
School stress?
Social anxiety?
Low confidence?
Making decisions?

This 6-week Creative Art Journaling group will help teens understand their anxiety better and teach creative ways to manage so anxiety is no longer in charge.

This will be done through:
Mixed media expressive art projects 🎨
Drawing & painting processes ✍️
Reflective journaling 📓

To book an intake or ask any questions please send us a message or contact Tracy at: [email protected]

Start date: Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 (6 sessions)
Time: 7-9 pm
Cost: $600
Ages: 13-15
Small group
Location: Blackbird Healing Arts Collective at 1723 9th Street SW, Calgary, AB

The group will be run by Jenne Newman MA, CCC, RCAT and Tracy Fields MSW, RSW.

Replenish: A day to refill.You will spend the day being gently guided to turn inward while practicing skills to deepen y...
29/09/2023

Replenish: A day to refill.

You will spend the day being gently guided to turn inward while practicing skills to deepen your personal resilience. Take a moment, take a day, take stock. Take home what you need. Feel replenished, refilled, connected and calm.

This is a day of:
Connecting to our own nature in nature 🌳
Mindful, spirit renewing grounding practices 💖
Hands on, hearts in, playful art making 🎨
Good food, even better company and laughter. 🥙

No previous experience is needed.

Come rest, reflect, and refill.

For more info or to register: click on the Eventbrite link OR e-transfer $150 to [email protected]

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/721555862007?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosted by Sarah Wong & Jenne Newman

Hello! I am excited to announce that I am now accepting new clients for online counselling services. Whether you are see...
13/08/2023

Hello! I am excited to announce that I am now accepting new clients for online counselling services. Whether you are seeking counselling for the first time or returning after a break, I am committed to providing quality compassionate care to help you achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and a more fulfilling life.

Please contact me directly to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

[email protected]
403-394-6703

Please note, I offer evening and Saturday appointments only.

Andrea Hunt: "Parts work with clients can be profoundly transformative. Watching clients create representations of their...
06/08/2023

Andrea Hunt: "Parts work with clients can be profoundly transformative. Watching clients create representations of their parts and then befriend them is such an honour. I am moved by the deep compassion that can be accessed in this way.

What happens when you name your worry and fight/flight/freeze responses as parts? How could you befriend these parts?








ColourMeaning, story, identity, expression, feeling, celebration. A call to being.
14/07/2023

Colour

Meaning, story, identity, expression, feeling, celebration.

A call to being.

CeremonyHonour, sacred, presence, openness, connection, reverence, healing. A call to joy.
14/07/2023

Ceremony

Honour, sacred, presence, openness, connection, reverence, healing.

A call to joy.

We are ending June grateful for our amazing team of kind-hearted, wise-minded, creative- souled therapists who hold spac...
01/07/2023

We are ending June grateful for our amazing team of kind-hearted, wise-minded, creative- souled therapists who hold space for all love.

Thank you June for holding up the value of acceptance. 🏳️‍🌈

Love is Love.
Kindness matters. You matter.
We embrace, affirm & celebrate all expressions of self.
You belong here. You are loved.
We create space for openness, compassion, courage & growth.
Variety is beautiful. The world needs what you uniquely bring!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Mamas, you are magic! ✨No matter what your motherhood journey looks like for you, we hope today brings rest, play, and d...
14/05/2023

Mamas, you are magic! ✨
No matter what your motherhood journey looks like for you, we hope today brings rest, play, and deep appreciation your way. Happy Mother's Day!♥️

(Artwork by our team member Annie's kiddo☺️)

Only 3 spots left!!People are back! We have been having so much fun gathering in circles and creating meaningful art tog...
12/04/2023

Only 3 spots left!!

People are back! We have been having so much fun gathering in circles and creating meaningful art together, AND we want you to join us.

April 19 to May 10, 2023. We will be meeting in person on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm.

Cultivate and protect your own happiness. Using mixed media, writing, conversation, ritual and collective inspiration, we will create art journals full of expressive art and thoughtful reflections. Come connect in community, connect to yourself and connect to the greater mystery.

Art supplies are provided. No previous art experience is necessary, just a desire to connect with your creativity.

Take time to honour your playful, resilient, creative side!

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/guarding-happiness-a-soulful-art-journey-in-person-tickets-568858409817

This group is co-lead by Jenne Newman MA, RCAT, CCC & Rachela Buonincontri MC, RCAT, CCC. Art prompts are adapted from Art Therapy techniques but this is not specifically a therapy group. Art Therapy services are available for support.

Our Blackbird community art groups will be ongoing. Each set of 4 weeks will have a continuous themes such as: connecting; finding the light; guarding happiness; finding calm in the chaos; and becoming.

Join us for an experiential journey full of art and contemplative practices!

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