ITA’s dynamic and engaging therapy groups use the arts to create an environment where peers are working collaboratively. Therapists help clients learn to accept the ideas of others and compromise, while creative arts therapy provides unique opportunities for clients to create and perform together through interactive music-making, story-creation, visual art projects and movement. Experienced and caring therapists promote dialogue between group members and address social skill development, facilitating opportunities to enhance empathy, initiation and cooperative play. Groups are formed continuously in order to meet the ever-changing needs of clients. ITA therapists determine if group placement is appropriate after the intake evaluation is conducted.
Read more about each modality below:
Art Therapy
Dance / Movement Therapy
Drama Therapy
Music Therapy
For all group inquiries, please contact the Intake Line:
***Financial Aid can be applied to any of the available groups. Please email info@itachicago.org for more information.
The Bard House
A Place to Create and Perform
You will realize your artistic potential as performers, writers, designers, or managers of a show that YOU create TOGETHER.
Together we will grow Individual Self Confidence, Improve Social Skills, Practice Problem Solving, and Develop Leadership Skills.
Compliant with CDC guidelines including masks and social distancing. Maximum 8 participants.
Who: 6th-8th Graders
Date/Time: Dec 21-Dec 23rd, Dec 28th-30th (6 days) at 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Price: $300
Location: ITA, 2130 Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL
Email CreativeGroups@ITAchicago.org to register.
CBT/DBT Skills Training Creative Arts Therapy Groups
For Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents, and Adults
The Institute for Therapy through the Arts is offering CBT/DBT creative art therapy groups for adolescents and adults on Monday evenings. This 8-part series will introduce a new skill each week and a creative arts experience incorporating that new skill. CBT/DBT (Cognitive/Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) skills are beneficial in helping you manage strong emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and enhance interpersonal relationships. Creative arts therapy directives offer a hands-on, process-oriented learning experience to develop strategies for emotional and behavioral growth and regulation.
Date/Time: Group schedule will be determined upon intake
Price: $36 per session or $240 for 8 session package
Location: Online
Call 847-425-9708 x590 for more information and to register.
BEATS
Building Expression with Autism through Song
Increase attention and task-oriented behavior necessary for social and school environments through movement to music, instrument play, and singing. Ideal for children ages 3-5 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Date/Time: Saturdays, TBA (10 sessions)
Price: $79 per session
Location: Evanston
Game On
Gameplay for Young Adults with Intellectual and Cognitive Disabilities
Discover the power of play. Have fun while using games as teaching aids to learn social and communication skills, team-building, and accommodation, collaboration, and flexibility practices.
Date/Time: Saturdays, 2pm
Price: $79 per session
Location: Evanston
TEAM
Therapeutic Expression in Adults through Music
Build connection with a close group of peers using your favorite music. Ideal for young adults ages with social communication difficulties and moderate intellectual disabilities. Group in inclusive of all levels of physical abilities.
Date/Time: Saturdays, 4pm
Price: $79 per session
Location: Evanston