Lateef Habib
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Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Faculty of Social Work, Calgary Campus
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Background
Biography
Lateef began his career in the helping field over 25 years ago, and his work has spanned community, acute care, private and public sector, outpatient, Intensive Outpatient program (IOP), Day Hospital and training others. Lateef has extensive clinical experience in addictions and mental health with adolescent and adult populations in a wide range of settings as a Clinical Services Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Clinician, Educator and Trainer. His therapeutic work focuses on balancing acceptance and change with clients while developing skills to enhance capacity for both. His therapeutic approach is one of compassion, collaboration and recognizing the people are resilient, having inherent wisdom about their lives, and are hardwired for connection with others. Lateef is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) with the University of Calgary Faculty of Social work, where he continues to inspire and be inspired by students and colleagues. In addition, Lateef is a skilled psychotherapist, he provides Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Individual, Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Group therapy. He has treated many patients with ADHD, Anxiety, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Lateef's instruction creates an environment where everyone is listened to, heard, and seen, as well as respected and comfortable expressing their thoughts and asking questions. He also draws on his professional experience and passion to deliver engaging, enlightening and interactive lectures and presentations.
Awards
- Supervision, Mentorship and Support Teaching Excellence Award, Faculty of Social Work . 2022
- AHS CARES Award , Alberta Health Services (AHS). 2023
- The Distinguished Social Worker Award, Social Workers Association of Alberta (SWAA) . 2026
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