Celebrating Women’s History Month

This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. The Ackerman Institute recognizes the vast contributions that women have made to the field of family therapy and mental health since the beginning of the profession. In 2019, women made up an impressive 76% of therapy professionals, and 68% of the social service occupation. We recognize the commitment […]

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Celebrating Black History Month

The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrates Black History Month. We honor the countless contributions people of African decent have made towards civil rights and social justice throughout history. The Institute strives on being a community of inclusion and one that celebrates diversity as a cornerstone to family health. We remember and celebrate those in

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In Remembrance of Sippio Small

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our friend, and Ackerman faculty member, Sippio Small. Sippio was a man of passion and conviction, and he believed deeply in creating change for social workers of color and for society at large. Sippio began his affiliation with the Ackerman Institute

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Statement Against Anti-Semitism in the New York Community

We are deeply disturbed and saddened by the anti-Semitic targeting of our Jewish community members in New York and the surrounding areas. The Ackerman Institute for the Family stands in opposition of rhetorical and physical manifestations of hate, bias, and discrimination. We stand together with our Jewish friends, family, and neighbors. Committed to social justice

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