ITA is seeking new board members for the upcoming fiscal year. We are looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our programs. ITA Board Members meet 5 times per year and serve on at least one board committee. All Board Members are expected to make a financial contribution […]
ITA Board of Directors Puts the Annual Review into Song
In Our First Year at ITA… On July 7th, Executive Director Jenni Rook engaged ITA’s Board of Directors in singing a modified version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” a part of her annual report. Five of the board members were present and another dialed in to the meeting. Jenni provided instruments for the board […]
ITA Attends the Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Conference
The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Music Therapy Association annual conference took place April 14-16th in Indianapolis. ITA staff Jeffrey Wolfe and Jenni Rook were busy presenting and learning about the newest research methods used in the music therapy profession. The conference kicked off on Thursday with Passages, a student-run event for other […]
ITA on NPR
Our Executive Director Jenni Rook, MT-BC, was recently a featured guest on Morning Shift, a daily talk show on WBEZ 91.5 FM. Learn about the benefits of music therapy and current legislation concerning the state of music therapy in Illinois. She was joined by music therapist Nancy Swanson, the government relations chair of the Illinois […]
Using Music To Ease Anxiety
By Jenni Rook, MT-BC, LCPC Anxiety.org disseminates high quality, cutting edge mental health research and insights from world-class doctors, therapists, researchers, and specialists who have dedicated their lives to understanding and curing anxiety. Their new feature, by ITA’s Executive Director, Jenni Rook, offers a brief overview of Music Therapy as well as some practical tips. […]
A Creative Arts Therapy Perspective on Autism
By Jenni Rook, MT-BC, LCPC As a human race, we place a great deal of emphasis on social connection. Who are you linked to? How many “friends” do you have? Who commented on your post, and what did they say? Why aren’t you tweeting or posting your videos on YouTube? We rely heavily on […]