8 Back to School Tips and Creative Projects for Students and Parents

September 5, 2020 by ITA Staff

Written by Cara Fisher-Wellvang, MA, LCPC, ATR and Brad Drozdowski, MT-BC School is starting back up and whether you’re preparing for another round of remote learning or gearing up to go […]

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NADTA Calls for Members to Stand Against White Supremacy

December 6, 2018 by ITA Staff

During the annual North American Drama Therapy Association conference this year, the Diversity Committee launched an initiative and asked its members to contribute to the #DramaTherapistsAgainstWhiteSupremacy campaign. This is a […]

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ITA Welcomes its Newest Board Member!

September 12, 2018 by ITA Staff

Judy Holstein Reassumes Spot on Team ITA We are ecstatic to begin our new fiscal year with a friendly face! Please join ITA in welcoming Judy Holstein as a new […]

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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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Welcome Greer!

March 23, 2018 by ITA Staff

ITA Welcomes Greer Beckman, LCSW ITA is delighted to welcome Greer Beckman to our panel of clinicians. Greer received her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from Northwestern University. She received her […]

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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 Says Hello to Brand New Administrative Intern

October 2, 2017 by ITA Staff

William Walton Joins Team ITA via an Internship that Will Span Four Quarters. ITA’s most recent intern onboarding is a very special one — William Walton will be servicing our organization […]

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ITA Drama Therapist to be Honored by North American Drama Therapy Association

September 18, 2017 by ITA Staff

Liz Muckley Set to Receive Service Award in Boston this October ITA is proud to announce that our Drama Therapist, Liz Muckley, LCPC, RDT-BCT, has been selected to receive the […]

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Go Camping with ITA!

May 22, 2017 by ITA Staff

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 […]

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