The Ackerman Institute’s Reflective Practice and Group Supervision Project provided training and support to 200 social workers and supervisors at the NYC Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood. Over the course of this year, we delivered four trainings focused on reflective practice, supervision, and creating space to process the emotional and relational complexities of […]
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We are proud to spotlight Kerrie Mohr, a second-year extern who was recently nominated for the Sandy Chernick Memorial Scholarship—a recognition that speaks volumes about her dedication, compassion, and excellence in clinical work. Also nominated and awarded was Ambar Perez-Scroggins–congratulations to you both! To honor Kerrie Mohr, we hosted a scholarship reception where Marybeth Jordan,
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We’re thrilled to celebrate our very own Dr. Marlene F. Watson, whose powerful new book, Facing the White Shadow: How to Tame Your Racism and Become a True Ally to People of Color, is making waves and sparking meaningful conversations. Co-authored with journalist Laura Markowitz, this timely and courageous work provides a clear and compassionate
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Photos from the 2024 Moving Families Forward Gala held at JW Marriot Essex House on October 28, 2024 in New York City.
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Ackerman Institute for the Family is excited to announce a new Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate Program starting in September 2025. This program is designed to enhance the skills of faith-based leaders in providing guidance and support to individuals, couples, and families experiencing problems. The purpose of the Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate
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We had an incredible evening, made possible by your generous support and presence. Thanks to your involvement, we were able to raise vital funds that will directly impact families in need. Your commitment to our cause is inspiring, and together, we are creating a brighter future for those who need it most. We are grateful
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Dear Ackerman Community, It is with great sadness that we share with you that our friend and colleague Evan Imber-Black, PhD, passed away early May 30th. She has influenced generations of family therapists through her teaching, training, and scholarship and she will be sorely missed. Evan was a longtime faculty member at the Ackerman Institute
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Ackerman’s Community Book Club selection for December is They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Dr. Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers.
