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 […]
Spotlight on Our Conference Performer: James Williams
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 […]
ITA Holds 2nd Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference
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 […]
Are there changes being made in Creative Arts Therapy Training?
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. […]
No Tip Toeing Around This Conversation
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 […]
ITA on the Road: Music Therapists Head to North to Milwaukee for Regional Conference
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 […]
Save the Date for the GLR Conference!
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 […]
Dr. Marni Rosen Presents at Social Living Conference in Milwaukee, WI
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 […]
ITA Co-sponsors Conference with Health & Disabilities Advocates on Sept. 16, 2016!
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 […]
ITA Attends the Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Conference
The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Music Therapy Association annual conference took place April 14-16th in Indianapolis. ITA staff Jeffrey Wolfe and Jenni Rook were busy presenting and learning about the newest research methods used in the music therapy profession. The conference kicked off on Thursday with Passages, a student-run event for other […]