ITA Introduces CBT/DBT Art Therapy Group for Teens

May 10, 2018 by ITA Staff

Adolescents Invited to Step into Spring with Training in Eight New Skills This spring, ITA is proud to offer a one-of-a-kind skills training art therapy group that will cater 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 […]

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In Hindsight: Our 2018 Grand Opening and Open House

March 29, 2018 by ITA Staff

ITA Looks Back at its Most Momentous Milestone After successfully strategically maneuvering over a row of summer hurdles and making the move up to 2130 Green Bay Road, ITA was […]

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Net Surfing: ITA Makes Some Waves

March 12, 2018 by ITA Staff

Executive Director Jenni Rook Featured as Special Guest on The Lisa D Show With our Grand Opening behind us and our 3rd Annual Creative Arts Therapy Conference ahead of us, […]

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From the Desk of Dr. Marni Rosen

March 5, 2018 by ITA Staff

A Word About Our Conference Keynote Speaker When an email from Dr. Lisa Hinz revealed itself in my inbox this past summer, I had little idea what would transpire of it for […]

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ITA Gets Loud: New Trauma Workshop Caters to Young Poets

February 27, 2018 by ITA Staff

ITA Lead to Young Chicago Authors through Mutual Link Amongst the crowd at a Chicago Community Trust-supported Art Educator workshop, Kesha Daniels listened to Dr. Marni Rosen, ITA’s Practice Director, […]

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Meet Zak!

February 27, 2018 by ITA Staff

ITA Says Hello to a Spring Administrative Intern ITA is thrilled to have so many talented interns work with us each year. Through our administrative internship, students learn more about the creative […]

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In this Together: Neighborhood Parents Network Provides the Support Your Children Need

February 23, 2018 by ITA Staff

NPN Presents its 7th Annual Developmental Differences Resources Fair Another year, another fair! Neighborhood Parenting Network’s Annual Developmental Differences Resources Fair will be held Sunday, March 11, from 9am to […]

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Major Milestones: ITA Announces its 2018 Grand Opening

February 9, 2018 by ITA Staff

Evanston Mayor Stephen Hagerty to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The Institute for Therapy through the Arts will be welcoming creative arts therapists, mental health clinicians, medical practitioners and other professionals, to […]

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ITA Gains Partner in Evanston Special Recreation

January 4, 2018 by ITA Staff

Music Therapist Amanda Ziemba and Music Therapy Intern Ava Marvin Head Creative Student Experiences This fall, ITA was thrilled to partner with Evanston Special Recreation (ESR), to host an after-school […]

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