Each year, ITA hosts four music therapy interns who join us from all over the United States. This January, we’re thrilled to welcome Samantha White to our team. Are you interested in learning more about our internship opportunities? Visit www.itachicago.org/training to learn more about the clinical, administrative, and writing internship opportunities that we have year-round. […]
ITA Reflects on Impactful Connections in Retreat
Each year our team looks forward to coming together for the annual ITA staff retreat. The theme for the day was Matryoshkas: Building a Supportive Community and took place on the 14th of December. Brad Drozdowski, music therapist, started the day off with a Matryoshka experiential, exploring the many layers to each role we have […]
ITA Partners with Kalapriya and The Chicago Park District to Bring a Message of Non-Violence to Chicago Community
On October 28, 2018, music therapist, Brad Drozdowski, debuted the final performance of “Ahimsa: A Community Arts Initiative to End Violence” at Shedd Park in Lawndale. ITA partnered with Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts and The Chicago Park District to bring Lawndale youth together for six weeks of work to advocate for peace and […]
Bringing Dance/Movement Therapy to JCFS’ Therapeutic Day School
ITA began a community partnership with the Jewish Child and Family Services of Chicago’s Therapeutic Day School in December. Students ranging from kindergarten through the eighth grade will receive group dance/movement therapy with ITA’s, Julie Brannen, MA, R-DMT, GL-CMA, on Mondays through the school year. JCFS operates on the principle that “a therapeutic environment for […]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Invites ITA to Talk Music and Neurology
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra invited ITA’s Director of Community Programs, Jeff Wolfe, and Board Member, Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour, to present at their Soundpost event on November 29th at the Symphony Center. Jeff’s talk centered on the use of musical elements to make neurologic change, provided anecdotes from his own life, and included research outcomes on […]
NADTA Calls for Members to Stand Against White Supremacy
During the annual North American Drama Therapy Association conference this year, the Diversity Committee launched an initiative and asked its members to contribute to the #DramaTherapistsAgainstWhiteSupremacy campaign. This is a culmination of a two-year collaborative effort created under the leadership of past Diversity Chair Jessica Bleuer, Adam Stevens, the current Diversity Committee and the 134 […]
Thank you to The Service Club of Chicago!
On behalf of the entire ITA team, we would like to thank The Service Club of Chicago for awarding our organization a grant to replace and upgrade our technology, including computers and therapeutic equipment, helping our efficiency as well as providing state of the art software for use with our clients.
Exploring the Mind-Body Connection through Dance/Movement Therapy
ITA’s Julie Brannen Demonstrates How Dance/Movement Therapy Works Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling stressed, you feel tension in your body? Your shoulders may ache, your stomach may be tight, maybe you get a tension headache. What we know is that the way we feel mentally and emotionally impacts the way our body […]
Finding Your Passion with Ellevate
A Special Giving Tuesday Event Hosted by Mercy Home for Boys and Girls On Giving Tuesday, November 27th, Ellevate Chicago will host a special event dedicated to helping its members give back to their communities, interest groups, and other non-profit organizations. The event will be hosted by Mercy Homes for Boys and Girls and will […]
Lifeline Theatre Taps ITA for Trauma Informed Training
Dr. Marni Rosen Provides Training for Lifeline Theatre Staff Working in the Chicago Public Schools On October 4, ITA Practice Director Dr. Marni Rosen, conducted a workshop at Chicago’s Lifeline Theatre entitled “Trauma Informed Education for Teaching Artists.” Fifteen teaching artists working in the Chicago Public Schools attended the 2-hour workshop, aimed at providing much-needed […]
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