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Creative Therapies complement traditional talk therapy since many youths find it easier to express their trauma in a way that engages more than just speech. This allows youth in DCFS care to tap into their creative sides while clinical therapists provide individualized treatment, allowing the youth to explore their feelings, manage behaviors, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.

Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) uses the art, dance, drama, and dance movement and music-making process as a therapeutic measure. Counseling services are available for individuals, families, and groups.

Institute for Therapy through the Arts' (ITA) Musical Bridges to Memory (MBM) program is a one-of-a-kind, evidence-based set of programs designed to support individuals living with memory loss and dementia, and their care partners, by restoring connection through the power of music.

Provides music therapy to children to teach them fine motor skills and motor planning skills by using musical instruments to strengthen their motor skills.