Heather McLaughlin is a board certified art therapist, registered marriage and family therapist, licensed psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor. She is a Lecturer in the Creative Arts Therapies Department at Concordia University and the project lead for the new Concordia Arts in Health Centre. She maintains a private practice working with individuals, couples and families. Previously, she was part of the core faculty in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at the Argyle Institute for Human Relations.
Experience
–present
Lecturer in Art Therapy, Concordia University
Education
2007
Argyle Institute, MFT Diploma
2004
Concordia University, MA in Art Therapy
1995
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, BFA
1994
École National des Beaux Arts, Paris, Exchange
Publications
2012
(w/ Shalmon, M. and Keefler, J.) The use of art in couples and family therapy., Intervention, la revue de l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
Grants and Contracts
2021
Pilot projects: Concordia Arts in Health Centre and Health
Role:
project lead
Funding Source:
Raschkowan foundation
2020
Concordia Arts in Health Centre and Health and Wellness Services: developing a collaborative working model
Role:
project lead
Funding Source:
SHIFT Grant
Professional Memberships
Canadian Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor- Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Member- Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Psychotherapy Permit holder- Ordre Professionel des Psychologues du Quebec
Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)- Art Therapy Credential Board
Professional Member- Association des arts thérapeutes du Québec