Join ITA for an annual refresher of both federal and state HIPAA policy. Learn everything you need to know about HIPAA compliance and security. Cara Wellvang, Clinical Manager of Programs and Sam Luchsinger, Office Manager and HIPAA privacy officer, will present the material in a creative, experiential manner while helping you meet the state workplace […]
Claire Amey
Claire Amey (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the ITA team! She just obtained her bachelor’s degree in Religion with a distinction in Poverty studies in May of 2023. Currently, Claire is a full-time student at Garrett Theological Seminary pursuing her MA in Pastoral Care and Clinical Counseling. She worked as a youth […]
Shelby Graves, LPC, ATR-P
Shelby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and provisionally credentialed Art Therapist (ATR-P). She is a graduate of Adler University with a master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy and Portland State University with a BA in Psychology. Shelby has a history of working with youth, teens, adults, and families over her 6 years of experience in the helping professions. She has worked with […]
Learning About Music Therapy with Sarah Clewett!
Our administrative intern, Haley, sat down to talk with Sarah Clewett, a music therapist at ITA currently working in Chicago Public Schools, to learn a bit more about her background, her work with ITA, and what it means to be a music therapist. To learn more about Sarah’s work, find her bio linked here: https://itachicago.org/sarah-clewett-ma-mt-bc/ […]
Connection through Composition: A Creative Arts Therapies Summer Lab
This will be a week-long workshop involving instrument exploration, songwriting, and music production for the development of emotional and interpersonal skills through collaboration. Aimed at adolescents ages 9 -13, any and all skills and experience with music and creative expression are welcome—all that is required is an interest and willingness to engage in the process. […]
Announcing Change in Leadership
Read below for an important message from the Chair of our Board of Directors. It is with mixed emotions of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Jenni Rook has resigned as Executive Director of ITA effective June 3, 2022. Jenni developed and flourished during her 17-year tenure with ITA. Since becoming the […]
Development Corner: National Mental Health Month is the perfect time to show your support
By Debi Gillette, Director of Development May is National Mental Health Month, and there has never been a better time to talk about mental health and for ITA to say thank you to those whose generosity has empowered ITA as we seek to achieve our vision for a world where limits are transcended and possibilities […]
Development Corner: How Inflation is Impacting Nonprofits Today
What donors need to know before they make a gift We can unknowingly reduce the value of our gifts when inflation occurs, because our dollars are worth less. Inflation has returned to the U.S. economy, and according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, (March 14, 2022) this means trouble for America’s nonprofits. Inflation amounted to 7.9 […]
ITA Music Therapy Intern John Head Presents at TAPS
Presentation for Veterans and their Loved Ones Demonstrated Healing Power of Music Therapy Music therapy intern John Head gave two 90-minute presentations entitled “Music Therapy for the Fallen” on Sunday March 19th at the Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, IL for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Chicago Regional Survivor Seminar. TAPS is a non-profit […]
ITA Welcomes New Interns
ITA Welcomes New Administrative Interns and Music Therapy Intern! Interns are invaluable members of ITA’s team. Through ITA’s clinical internship, creative arts therapy students gain experience in the field, collaborate with professionals and can fulfill certification requirements. ITA also provides opportunities for college students to learn more about the creative arts therapies, non-profits and the […]
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