ITA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) for their generous support! The Foundation has granted ITA’s request to fund the updating of our donor management system which will allow us to expand our fundraising efforts and ultimately serve more clients. We are extremely grateful to ECF for their continued […]
Out and About: ITA to Join MIC for Jazz Plus Paint!
Art Therapist Cara Fisher-WellVang to Lead ITA Team at Art of Jazz Event The Institute for Therapy through the Arts team, led by Cara Fisher-WellVang, LPC, ATR (Registered Art Therapist), will join the Music Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Program for the Art of Jazz. This colorful, musical opportunity is brought to YOU through a generous […]
Team ITA Gathers Among Evanston Community Members to #WearOrange
Anti-Violence Event Honors Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence On June 2nd, 2018 ITA gathered together along with other members of the Evanston community to take part in the 4th Annual #WearOrange event in support of the National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The downtown Evanston event honored victims and survivors in Evanston and all cross […]
ITA Introduces CBT/DBT Art Therapy Group for Teens
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 teens who endure anxiety, quick changes in mood, and strong emotional states. What are CBT and DBT Skills? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) skills use problem-solving […]
In Hindsight: Our 2018 Grand Opening and Open House
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 […]
Net Surfing: ITA Makes Some Waves
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, ITA has a lot to talk about. Executive Director Jenni Rook was delighted to receive a visit from Lisa Degliantoni, host of podcast The Lisa […]
Major Milestones: ITA Announces its 2018 Grand Opening
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 the organization’s 2018 Open House. The March 8th unveiling will officialize the grand opening of ITA’s brand new facility located at 2130 Green Bay Road […]
ITA Gains Partner in Evanston Special Recreation
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 music program for students with special needs. The 7-week program was held at Park School in Evanston once a week and was designed to support […]
ITA Offers New Art Therapy Professionals a Supervision Group Towards Their Art Therapy Registration (ATR) Certification
Board-Certified Art Therapist and Practice Director Dr. Marni Rosen Facilitates Processes and Presentations To be a registered art therapist, completing a Master’s Program is not enough. Newly-graduated students are required by the Art Therapy Credentialing Board (ATCB) to complete 1000 hours of direct art therapy services with 100 hours of supervision of these cases. Technically, the […]
ITA joins Creative Forces with First Presbyterian Community
Art Therapy Intern Andria Duncan Reports on Progress of Upcycle Art Project In mid-October, ITA’s Art Therapy Intern, Andria Duncan, kicked off the Community Upcycle Art Project with the First Presbyterian Church of Evanston’s Souper Saturday soup kitchen members. Upcycle began with the introduction and overview of the project. Members passed around a sample of a […]