Judy Holstein Reassumes Spot on Team ITA We are ecstatic to begin our new fiscal year with a friendly face! Please join ITA in welcoming Judy Holstein as a new member of our board. We’re proud to recognize Judy as a longtime member of the ITA family… she played an instrumental role as a staff […]
Fresh Faces for Fall: ITA Welcomes Three New Clinical Interns!
Join Us in Saying Hello to David, Amber, and Jessica Each year, ITA trains a number of music therapy, dance/movement therapy, art therapy, and drama therapy clinical interns. These interns work directly with the clinical staff at ITA for 6 months to a year, becoming an integral part of our team. We are excited to […]
As Our Clients Grow, So Do We!
ITA’s Music Program Gets a New Name ITA and Silverado partnered this past year to run the Bridging Memory through Music program at Silverado’s Morton Grove location. Recently, Silverado published a video about the program and collaboration that features ITA’s Jenni Rook and Northwestern University’s Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour. Take a look, as the video highlights […]
“we are, we are”: New Project from ITA Advisory Council Member Matt Bodett featured on 3Arts.org
A Note From ITA Executive Director, Jenni Rook and Matt Bodett From Jenni Rook – When I first heard of Matt’s new project I was reminded once again of how brilliantly he is able to emulate the inner workings of the mind through art. He has dedicated his career and talents to giving his audiences […]
Crossing Paths: Important Topics in Arts Therapy Education to be Discussed at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Critical Pedagogy in the Arts Therapies Announces Restoring and Re-Storying the Disciplines After meeting for a “think tank” at New York University this past March, our friends at Critical Pedagogy in the Arts Therapies, Dr. Savneet Talwar and Leah Gipson, have confirmed a conference of their own! ITA is happy to share that Critical Pedagogy […]
One of Thirty: ITA Selected to Participate in a Four-Year Capacity-Building Program
The Chicago Community Trust Provides Consultation and Financial Support to Arts Organizations We are very excited to announce that ITA is one of 30 recipients of The Chicago Community Trust (CCT) SMART Growth grant. A signature program of the Trust, SMART Growth helps small arts organizations like ITA “engage their board and staff in strengthening […]
Going Places: Generosity and Music Carries ITA to New Support Group
Music Program Set for Take-Off Thanks to Sprungen Family Foundation, Family Service of Lake County/Sunrise Senior Living Partnership Thanks to the generous donation of the Spungen Family Foundation, and a partnership between Family Service of Lake County and Sunrise Senior Living of Highland Park, Institute for Therapy through the Arts will provide a 6-week program […]
Out and About: ITA to Join MIC for Jazz Plus Paint!
Art Therapist Cara Fisher-WellVang to Lead ITA Team at Art of Jazz Event The Institute for Therapy through the Arts team, led by Cara Fisher-WellVang, LPC, ATR (Registered Art Therapist), will join the Music Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Program for the Art of Jazz. This colorful, musical opportunity is brought to YOU through a generous […]
Team ITA Gathers Among Evanston Community Members to #WearOrange
Anti-Violence Event Honors Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence On June 2nd, 2018 ITA gathered together along with other members of the Evanston community to take part in the 4th Annual #WearOrange event in support of the National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The downtown Evanston event honored victims and survivors in Evanston and all cross […]
ITA’s Third Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference: A Reflection
Cultivating Identity Creatively at Adler University in Downtown Chicago Last month, we celebrated ITA’s Third Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference, “Cultivating Identity Creatively.” Over the weekend of June 8th, more than 115 mental health professionals gathered together to share the latest in research and cultural competency from the Creative Arts Therapy community. Thanks to […]
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