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Bringing Dance/Movement Therapy to JCFS’ Therapeutic Day School

January 9, 2019 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

ITA began a community partnership with the Jewish Child and Family Services of Chicago’s Therapeutic Day School in December. Students ranging from kindergarten through the eighth grade will receive group dance/movement therapy with ITA’s, Julie Brannen, MA, R-DMT, GL-CMA, on Mondays through the school year. JCFS operates on the principle that “a therapeutic environment for […]

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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection through Dance/Movement Therapy

November 6, 2018 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

ITA’s Julie Brannen Demonstrates How Dance/Movement Therapy Works Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling stressed, you feel tension in your body? Your shoulders may ache, your stomach may be tight, maybe you get a tension headache. What we know is that the way we feel mentally and emotionally impacts the way our body […]

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In Hindsight: Our 2018 Grand Opening and Open House

March 29, 2018 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

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 set and ready to open its doors to the community for its Grand Opening on March 8th. Evanston Mayor Steven H. Hagerty was in attendance […]

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From the Desk of Dr. Marni Rosen

March 5, 2018 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

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 our Creative Arts Therapy community. Following her words line by line, I felt more compelled with each to present to her ITA’s conference keynote opportunity. […]

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Go Camping with ITA!

May 22, 2017 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

ITA Partners with Chicago Camps and Summer Programs for 2017 This summer, ITA is thrilled to provide creative arts therapy (again!) at Camp Hope, Camp Kangaroo, Camp Neeka, and The Cove School. We hope you or your family will join us for one of these summer experiences that focus on support, growth, learning, and creativity. Edward Cancer Center’s Camp […]

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ITA Opens Doors to Rush AARTS Center

May 10, 2017 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

Clinical Research Coordinator Anthony Burns Gets Inside View of ITA Intake Process On Wednesday, March 29th, Autism Assessment Research Treatment and Services Center (AARTS Center) employee, Anthony Burns visited Institute for Therapy through the Arts for a first-hand experience of the entailments of our intake process. Burns, a clinical research coordinator at the AARTS Center with […]

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ITA Welcomes New Interns

February 14, 2017 by ITA Interns Leave a Comment

ITA Welcomes New Administrative Interns and Music Therapy Intern! Interns are invaluable members of ITA’s team. Through ITA’s clinical internship, creative arts therapy students gain experience in the field, collaborate with professionals and can fulfill certification requirements. ITA also provides opportunities for college students to learn more about the creative arts therapies, non-profits and the […]

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Come See ITA at Chicago Parent Magazine’s Special Needs Playdate!

January 5, 2017 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

Join ITA for A Fun Day of Activities and Entertainment on January 28 at JCC Chicago, Presented by Chicago Parent Magazine ITA is delighted to participate in Chicago Parent Magazine’s first ever Special Needs Playdate on Saturday, January 28.  ITA will have a table at the event where families can learn about our services — […]

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ITA Welcomes New Dance/Movement Therapist Julie Brannen!

December 2, 2016 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

Julie Brannen Joins ITA’s Team as of December 1 ITA is delighted to have dance/movement therapist Julie Brannen, MA, R-DMT, GL-CMA join our team of creative arts therapists. She moved to Chicago in 2011 after receiving a BFA in Dance Performance with a Minor in Leadership from the University of Florida. While at UF, she […]

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Did You Know ITA Accepts Insurance?

November 15, 2016 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

ITA Accepts  BCBS PPO & Blue Choice Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) is pleased to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO and Blue Choice PPO Insurance for our Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy and Music Therapy services.  Specific policies may vary; to find out if ITA providers are covered by […]

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