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Intern Insights: Getting to Know Administrative Intern, Rebecka Ibarra

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Rebecka standing on a beach at sunset with water behind her. She is looking into the distance.

Tell us about your background. I’m originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, and grew up in San Diego, California. I discovered my passion for art history and psychology during my first year at Macalester College. After two years of working in the campus gallery, I transitioned to working with multi-faith design and art programming at the Center […]

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Intern Insights: Anna’s Experiences with Clinical Sessions and the Arts

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Administrative intern Rebecka interviews fellow intern Anna about her experience at ITA.               Rebecka: Can you talk a little bit about your background before becoming an intern at the Institute?   Anna: I was a musical theater student at Ball State University, which is located in Muncie, Indiana but […]

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Intern Insights: How ITA Fits Into Maya’s Dream Career

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Maya wearing a purple leotard and kicking one of her legs up in front of a white background.

Administrative intern Rebecka interviews fellow intern Maya about her experience at ITA.               Rebecka:  I would love to learn a little bit more about your background. What are you studying and how did you become interested in this internship?   Maya:  I go to the University of Kansas, which is located in Lawrence, Kansas. I will […]

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Welcome Terrie Briggs

June 9, 2021 by ITA Staff

Terrie Briggs smiling in front of a gray background.

ITA is excited to welcome our newest board member, Terrie Briggs. Terrie Briggs was an elementary school teacher at Baker Demonstration School, former laboratory school of National-Louis University, for twenty-five years. She received her EdD in Reading and Language and was a tenured faculty member at National-Louis University. Terrie has started and supervised various literacy […]

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Welcome 2021 Summer Interns

May 13, 2021 by ITA Staff

Zoe smiling in front of a pink background.

Maya Gold Maya Gold is a new Summer Administrative Intern at ITA. She is currently a senior at the University of Kansas majoring in Dance as a BA and minoring in Psychology. At KU, she is involved in the University Dance Company where she performs faculty and student choreography in semester shows. She is also […]

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ITA Celebrates the Life of Marilyn “Toddy” Richman (1927 -2021)

April 28, 2021 by ITA Staff

Black and white photo of Toddy wearing an explorer's hat and holding other hats.

“When words alone are not enough, the arts can often help.” The staff and board of directors at Institute for Therapy through the Arts remember Toddy and reflect on the rich legacy she leaves behind.  A dynamic personality, and the most creative being, Toddy was beloved by generations of ITA staff, students, and clients. Her […]

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2021 Lamplighter Award Presented to Berna Hubener and Team

April 2, 2021 by ITA Staff

Photo of Berna, Hilgos, and 4 SAIC art students standin and kneeling around Hilgos.

ITA’s 2021 Lamplighter Award recognizes Berna Huebner and Hilgos’ Life Changing Team for shining a light on the benefits of Creative Arts Therapy for those living with dementia. ITA is honored to recognize Berna Huebner and Hilgos’ life changing team with the Lamplighter Award. The group illuminates the benefits of Creative Arts Therapy for those living with […]

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Anti-Asian Racism Statement

April 2, 2021 by ITA Staff

The Staff and Board of Directors of Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) are angered by the horrific acts of violence and racism against Asian individuals.  ITA is committed to using our voice to speak out against White supremacy and White supremacist beliefs that continue to perpetuate hatred and discrimination. We urge you to join us […]

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Conference Promotes Inclusion for All in Online Events

March 10, 2021 by ITA Staff

My name is Brad Drozdowski (he/him), I’m a White, cisgender male music therapist with Institute for Therapy through the Arts, and a proud member of ITA’s conference committee for our 5th Annual Creative Arts Therapy Conference. In November I was asked by our conference committee to begin researching anything and everything about accessible virtual events. […]

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The National Endowment for the Arts Funds Groundbreaking Research on Music and Dementia

February 15, 2021 by ITA Staff

Institute for Therapy through the Arts and Northwestern University evaluate the impact of the Musical Bridges to Memory program  ITA has been approved for a three-year $90,000 Research Grant in the Arts award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to investigate the impact of music on people with dementia and their families. “This award coincides with the 10th anniversary of the NEA Research grants program,” […]

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