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Statement on Athletes and Mental Health
The Ackerman Institute for the Family is standing in solidarity with Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and other athletes who have led by example, taking a …
Apply Now: Free Clinical Training Opportunity with Ackerman’s Gender & Family Project: Family Engagement and Acceptance Training (FEAT)
The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family Project (GFP), The NYC Unity Project, and the Administration for Children Services (ACS) have joined forces to increase New …
The Sandy Chernick Memorial Scholarship
Sandy Chernick’s friends and family have created this scholarship to honor her memory and to acknowledge the transformative impact of her externship at Ackerman on …
Pride 2021
The Ackerman Institute for the Family stands with people around the world in marking Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Pride. We honor the …
Statement Against Anti-Semitism
The Ackerman Institute for the Family takes a strong stance against hate and violence. We continue to stand alongside principles of togetherness, compassion, and understanding. …
In Solidarity with Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Communities
The Ackerman Institute for the Family is outraged and heartbroken at the increasing hate targeting Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander communities. We stand together …
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. This year we celebrate the first Black and South Asian woman to become Vice President of the United States. The …
Announcing Ackerman’s 60th Anniversary Conference: Play & Creativity in Family Therapy
We are pleased to announce the Ackerman Institute for the Family’s 60th Anniversary Conference: Play & Creativity in Family Therapy. This full day professional symposium …
In Memory of Arthur Maslow
Dear Ackerman Community, It is with great sorrow that I share the peaceful passing of our distinguished member of the Board of Directors, Arthur Maslow, on …
Black Family: Representation, Identity & Diversity | Black History Month 2021
The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrates Black History Month. This year’s theme is Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity. We commit to keeping the beauty in the …
Dr. Marlene F. Watson Named Ackerman Institute Director of Training
(NEW YORK, NEW YORK) – Marlene F. Watson, PhD, LMFT, has been hired as Director of Training of the Ackerman Institute for the Family, effective …
Read Ackerman’s 2019 Annual Report: We Are Family
It is an honor to share our 2019 Annual Report — a reflection on what we have learned, accomplished, and aspire to as a community. …