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ITA Says Farewell To Julliana and Hello to Our Newest Interns!

September 9, 2020 by ITA Staff

Mollie smiling in front of a white wall.

Each year as the summer comes to an end, ITA says goodbye to our summer interns and welcomes in a new group of fall interns. We wish our music therapy intern, Julliana Castaneda, all the best as she takes the next steps to become a board-certified music therapist. Thank you for all of your work!  We’re excited to welcome […]

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8 Back to School Tips and Creative Projects for Students and Parents 

September 5, 2020 by ITA Staff

Art supplies and a handmade paper plate mask sit on a white table outside with kids and adults sitting around the table.

Written by Cara Fisher-Wellvang, MA, LCPC, ATR and Brad Drozdowski, MT-BC  School is starting back up and whether you’re preparing for another round of remote learning or gearing up to go back in person, things are going to be different this Fall. ITA is here for you with some creative ideas to make your transition back […]

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Welcome Pranavi

August 5, 2020 by ITA Staff

Pranavi standing in front of a wall with roses pinned to it.

ITA is thankful for the great work that our administrative interns do for us throughout the year. This year, we are especially appreciative of their dedication while working remotely and staying safe. Keep reading to learn more about our newest intern, Pranavi Ahuja!  Pranavi is an administrative intern at ITA. She hails from New Delhi, India and is […]

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Global Perspectives in Reimagining Music Therapy

August 5, 2020 by ITA Staff

World Congress of Music Therapy 2020 flyer.

Written by Akash Bhatia, MA, MT-BC, LPC In July of 2020, the triennial World Congress of Music Therapy took place at the intersection of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the coordinated response condemning police brutality in America, and the continued globalization of our world’s cultures and economies. The Congress hosts at the University of Pretoria in […]

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Akash Bhatia is Published in IMHCA Newsletter 

June 24, 2020 by ITA Staff

Headshot of Akash smiling

We are excited to announce that Akash Bhatia, ITA Music Therapist, was published in the IMHCA Summer Newsletter! Bhatia discusses the challenges of connecting to clients through teletherapy, especially during creative arts therapy sessions when clients and therapists alike are used to accessing instruments, art supplies, and other materials during sessions. Teletherapy sessions have looked different from in-person sessions, but therapists and […]

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Welcome Megan and Adar

June 17, 2020 by ITA Staff

Headshot of Megan smiling in front of trees.

Meet Megan, one of ITA’s newest Administrative Assistant Interns. Megan recently graduated from Illinois State University with a double major in Acting and Design/Production and hopes to continue her education at the graduate level in order to become a Creative Arts Therapist. Megan is extremely passionate about the importance of working in tandem with your […]

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Crafty Corner: Salt Painting

June 10, 2020 by ITA Staff

A salt butterfly colored with rainbow watercolors and rainbow shapes inside the wings.

-Written by Rianna Jamieson Making art can be enjoyable no matter your age or ability! So why should we restrict ourselves to only making art in class or in therapy? This series is all about making art fun again in the comfort of your own home. These crafts are easily accessible and can help re-focus, reduce stress and improve […]

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Extending a Virtual Hand: Supporting our Clients’ Families and Caregivers

June 8, 2020 by ITA Staff

-Written by Akash Bhatia, MA, MT-BC, LPC Families around the world experienced upheaval as the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to close, necessitated physical distancing, and impacted financial stability. In ITA’s shift to remote work and telehealth, our clinicians responded to these new challenges that affected the families we serve. We found the need to make adjustments particularly […]

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ITA’s Commitment to Take Action Against Racism and Hatred

June 8, 2020 by ITA Staff

The ITA community continues to ache in response to the murder of George Floyd and all Black people killed due to police brutality across the United States. We recognize the repeated and systematic injustice committed by law enforcement toward unarmed Black individuals, and we acknowledge that law enforcement’s negligent and biased actions cause irreversible damage […]

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ITA Re-Opens its Evanston and Highland Park Clinics

May 23, 2020 by ITA Staff

Dance CAT and Music Cat 6 feet apart dancing and singing together

After ten weeks of operating remotely, Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) will once again open its doors to the community the week of June 1st.  While half of its clients have continued to receive creative arts therapy via telehealth, half have not met with their therapists in more than two months.  Telehealth has many benefits, but there are some challenges that cannot be […]

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