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Standing with Our Neighbors: A Look Back at the 2019 Creative Arts Therapy Conference

March 31, 2019 by ITA Staff

On March 29 & 30, 2019, ITA celebrated the 4th Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference, Standing with Our Neighbors: Embracing Inclusivity and Celebrating Diversity. This event is one of few conferences of its type throughout the United States. Over the course of two days, more than 160 leaders and professionals from the Creative Arts […]

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ITA’s Third Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference: A Reflection

July 9, 2018 by ITA Staff

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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Spotlight on Our Conference Performer: James Williams

April 2, 2018 by ITA Staff

ITA Drama Therapy Beneficiary, Author, and Adult with Autism Gears Up for Our Conference The strength in the lineup of presentations that ITA has secured for this year’s 3rd Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference, Cultivating Identity Creatively, lies in its variety. ITA is proud to host a diverse panel of presenters over our two-day […]

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ITA Holds 2nd Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference

July 12, 2017 by ITA Staff

New Tradition is Established as Mental Health Professionals Come Together for Similar Cause Last month, we met a milestone as ITA held its Second Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference, “Building Connections Creatively.” The weekend of June 2nd marked the first founding anniversary of our gathering of mental health professionals to discuss research and developments […]

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Are there changes being made in Creative Arts Therapy Training?

May 10, 2017 by ITA Staff

ITA Hosts a Professors’ Forum Panel at the 2nd Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference to Discuss Recent Developments and Issues in Training and Education In the last several years there has been much fodder regarding the ever-changing climate of the workplace and professional environments as result of the new generation’s job preparation and expectations. […]

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No Tip Toeing Around This Conversation

May 8, 2017 by ITA Staff

ITA Invites Dialogue on the Scope of Practice of the Therapeutic Arts at the 2nd Annual Creative Arts Therapy Conference In the landscape of the therapeutic arts, ITA comes to recognize the rise of interest and use of creative art forms as a helping tool. In its 41 years of operation, ITA has stood by […]

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ITA on the Road: Music Therapists Head to North to Milwaukee for Regional Conference

March 29, 2017 by ITA Staff

The Great Lakes Music Therapy Conference Puts Focus on Health and Wellness with Help of ITA Team The Great Lakes Regional (GLR) Music Therapy conference was held in Milwaukee March 16-18, and ITA was represented by four of our own! Executive Director Jenni Rook, Community Programs Manager Jeffrey Wolfe, School Programs Manager Rebecca West, and […]

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Save the Date for the GLR Conference!

January 18, 2017 by ITA Staff

Registration is Now Open for the Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Conference! The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) presents its 2017 Conference on March 15-19 at the Crowne Plaza in Milwaukee, WI.  This year’s theme is “Thirst for More: Tap Into Your Greatest Potential.” The Conference Keynote will be […]

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Dr. Marni Rosen Presents at Social Living Conference in Milwaukee, WI

October 14, 2016 by ITA Staff

Our Art Therapist and Practice Manager, Marni Rosen, Psy.D ATR, presented at the Social Living Conference in Milwaukee, WI on the use of Art Therapy with individuals diagnosed with Autism. The Social Living Conference, hosted by Mount Mary University on Sept. 23rd and 24th, 2016, was a gathering of healthcare professional, teachers, and community members […]

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ITA Co-sponsors Conference with Health & Disabilities Advocates on Sept. 16, 2016!

August 9, 2016 by ITA Staff

Experiential Learning Conference Explore Creative Arts and Alternative Therapies for Working with Trauma When:  Friday, September 16th, 2016 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Institute for Therapy through the Arts 1702 Sherman Ave Evanston, IL 60201 Register HERE by Sept. 9th ITA is thrilled to partner with the Health and Disability Advocates for a day of […]

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