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ITA Reflects on Impactful Connections in Retreat

January 9, 2019 by ITA Staff

Each year our team looks forward to coming together for the annual ITA staff retreat. The theme for the day was Matryoshkas: Building a Supportive Community and took place on the 14th of December. Brad Drozdowski, music therapist, started the day off with a Matryoshka experiential, exploring the many layers to each role we have […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2018, Amanda Ziemba, brad drozdowski, ITA, Jeff Wolfe, jeffrey wolf, jenni rook, Marni Rosen, matryoshkas, retreat, staff

Finding Your Passion with Ellevate

November 2, 2018 by ITA Staff

A Special Giving Tuesday Event Hosted by Mercy Home for Boys and Girls On Giving Tuesday, November 27th, Ellevate Chicago will host a special event dedicated to helping its members give back to their communities, interest groups, and other non-profit organizations.  The event will be hosted by Mercy Homes for Boys and Girls and will […]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: ellevate, jenni rook, mercy home for boys and girls

ITA Opens New Clinic in Highland Park

October 2, 2018 by ITA Staff

Art and Music Therapy Become Available to the Local Community We are now offering art and music therapy at 480 Elm Place, Suite 202A, just minutes away from ITA’s former Lake Forest location. We have grown our presence in the Evanston community where ITA has resided since 2006. As Practice Director, Dr. Marni Rosen observed […]

Filed Under: Articles, ITA Announcements Tagged With: art therapy, Highland Park, highlandpark, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, ITA, jenni rook, Marni Rosen, move, music therapy, new office, office

“we are, we are”: New Project from ITA Advisory Council Member Matt Bodett featured on 3Arts.org

September 10, 2018 by ITA Staff

A Note From ITA Executive Director, Jenni Rook and Matt Bodett From Jenni Rook – When I first heard of Matt’s new project I was reminded once again of how brilliantly he is able to emulate the inner workings of the mind through art. He has dedicated his career and talents to giving his audiences […]

Filed Under: ITA Announcements Tagged With: 3Arts.org, ITA, ita advisory council, jenni rook, matt bodett, we are

Chicago Tribune: Music can call back loved ones lost in Alzheimer’s darkness

June 11, 2018 by ITA Staff

‘So much we can do to improve quality of life’ ITA was featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on June 11, 2018 on ITA’s Musical Bridges to Memory (TM) program at Silverado. CLICK HERE to read the article in full, and CLICK HERE to see the Tribune’s video coverage.  

Filed Under: Articles, ITA in the News Tagged With: Chicago Tribune, creative arts therapies, creative arts therapy, dementia, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, ITA, jeffrey wolfe, jenni rook, music therapy, Musical Bridges to Memory, Northwestern University, Silverado, Silverado Memory Care, Tribune

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 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 […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: art therapy, creative arts therapies, creative arts therapy, dance movement therapy, drama therapy, Evanston, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, grand opening, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, ITA, jeffrey wolfe, jenni rook, Marni Rosen, mental health, milestone, music therapy, open house, Stephen H. Hagerty

Net Surfing: ITA Makes Some Waves

March 12, 2018 by ITA Staff

Lisa Degliantoni and Jenni Rook stand smiling in front of an orange wall

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 […]

Filed Under: ITA in the News Tagged With: creative arts therapies, Evanston, ITA, jenni rook, Lisa Degliantoni, make some waves, net surfing, The Lisa D Show

ITA Finds Collaborator in National Association of Social Workers

January 27, 2018 by ITA Staff

Executive Director Jenni Rook to Lead Sold-Out Yoga and Meditation Presentation for NASW Members The Institute for Therapy through the Arts is pleased to announce that Executive Director Jenni Rook, MT-BC, LCPC, will be presenting “Yoga and Meditation for Stress Management and Relaxation”. Following a successful September lecture of the same name, Rook will mirror […]

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ITA Music Therapists Host Training for Bridging Memory Through Music™ Program

December 11, 2017 by ITA Staff

Collective Music Team Takes Aim at Dementia ITA kicked off our new Bridging Memory Through Music™ program with the first training for the staff, musicians, and volunteers. Bridging Memory Through Music™ is a unique music program for adults with dementia. It is a consecutive 12-week program that is based on existing research and literature that […]

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ITA Featured on NBC 5’s Making A Difference

October 11, 2017 by ITA Staff

Take a look at ITA’s feature story on NBC 5’s Making a Difference segment with Christian Farr. Julian has been receiving therapy from ITA for the past 15 years. In this video, Jeffrey Wolfe, MA, MT-BC, demonstrates an attention exercise using the drums frequently used in Julian’s music therapy sessions. As someone who copes with […]

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