By former ITA Dance/Movement Therapist Deanna Roberts Q: What is Dance/movement therapy (DMT)? A: The American Dance Therapy Association defines DMT as the following: “Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic […]
Aging is a natural process in the life cycle. When all systems are functioning and well balanced, the individual is likely to maintain a satisfying existence. Every day is filled […]
Trauma Informed Expressive Therapies Trauma occurs when an individual witnesses or experiences emotional, psychological or physical injury and the result of the experience, or series of experiences, is one of […]
The adolescent must cope with the loss of childhood, emerging from a world rich with fantasy into one which includes some stark realities. The adolescent also copes with the stress […]
Neurological disorders include any disorders triggered from damage within brain and nervous systems. Functioning may be impaired when chemicals in the brain are produced in excessive or decreased amounts. Depending on […]
A psychological disorder may exist when a pattern of behaviors or symptoms causes significant stress or impact an individual’s ability to function in more than one domain of life such […]
Often times we confront obstacles in our daily lives which can be very challenging to deal with emotionally. Difficult relationships, financial struggles, illness or physical limitations can make us feel […]
Members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) community often face unique challenges in their life experiences. Though the sociopolitical climate continues to change, LGBTQ individuals and their […]
Of all the jobs in the world, the one that comes with the least amount of directions or how-to-do instructions is parenthood. No amount of friendly advice or reading “what […]
ITA is honored to announce Carrie Ann Inaba, long-time judge on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and advocate for Dance/Movement Therapy, will be accepting the inaugural Lamplighter Award for Arts […]
