alumnae/i: overview

The Ackerman Institute for the Family trains health-care, human-services, educational and private sector professionals to work with families and communities. One of the oldest such institutes in the United States, Ackerman enjoys a pre-eminent reputation of excellence for training programs and innovations in family therapy techniques.

In order to attend Ackerman Training, students must have a masters or doctorate in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry or clinical psychology. Ackerman alumnae/i have participated in a vigorous training program which includes class room work but more importantly clinical hours with families under the supervision of our well-trained faculty. Many of our alums focus their family therapy training in specialized areas; such as health, relational trauma, developing child, and diversity to name a few.

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