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 […]
Chicago Tribune: Music can call back loved ones lost in Alzheimer’s darkness
‘So much we can do to improve quality of life’ ITA was featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on June 11, 2018 on ITA’s Musical Bridges to Memory (TM) program at Silverado. CLICK HERE to read the article in full, and CLICK HERE to see the Tribune’s video coverage.
ITA Introduces CBT/DBT Art Therapy Group for Teens
Adolescents Invited to Step into Spring with Training in Eight New Skills This spring, ITA is proud to offer a one-of-a-kind skills training art therapy group that will cater to teens who endure anxiety, quick changes in mood, and strong emotional states. What are CBT and DBT Skills? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) skills use problem-solving […]
ITA Music Therapists Make Their Mark in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Attending Staff Recaps the Great Lakes Regional Music Therapy Conference ITA music therapists have returned from their musical adventure at the Great Lakes Regional (GLR) Music Therapy Conference! This past April, Jeffrey Wolfe, MM, MT-BC, Amanda Ziemba, MM, MT-BC, and Bradley Drozdowski, MT-BC, were excited to travel to Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Eastern Michigan University (EMU), […]
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