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 […]
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 […]