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The Ackerman Institute for the Family’s Response to COVID-19

March 16, 2020

Dear Ackerman Community, In response to the unfolding COVID-19 healthcare crisis, the Ackerman Institute has decided to suspend on-site training and clinical services until further notice. This has been a challenging decision and we have been working diligently to implement a plan to safeguard health, while maintaining our training programs and clinical services. We stand […]

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 2, 2020

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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A Beginner’s Guide to Couples Therapy – [The Cut]

February 19, 2020

Ackerman’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Kiran Arora, PhD was interviewed by The Cut on couples therapy for beginners. Read the article.

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Martha Fling Selected as Ackerman’s New President and CEO

February 4, 2020

Martha Fling, former Board Chair committed to family wellbeing and mental health, has been selected as the next President and CEO of the Ackerman Institute for the Family, effective February 1, 2020. Ackerman Board Member Ira Sallen will succeed Ms. Fling as Chair of the Board of Directors. As Ackerman’s sixth President and CEO, Ms.

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Celebrating Black History Month

February 1, 2020

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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‘How Can I Get My Husband to Pay for Shared Household Expenses?’ – [The Cut]

January 16, 2020

Ackerman faculty member Judith Stern Peck answered some questions in The Cut for couples talking about money. Read the Article.

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Too Much Screen Time? Even a Small Family Ritual Can Help Combat Overuse. – [Washington Post]

January 15, 2020

Faculty Member and Director of Ackerman’s Center for Families and Health, Dr. Evan Imber-Black, is quoted in the Washington Post on how rituals can help families navigate screen time at home. Read it Here: Too Much Screen Time? Even a Small Family Ritual Can Help.

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In Remembrance of Sippio Small

January 9, 2020

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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