We are delighted to announce that Dr. Kiran Shahreen Kaur Arora has joined the Ackerman Institute for the Family as our new Vice President of Training and Student Life, on Monday, September 2. Dr. Arora is a distinguished educator, trainer, clinician, and leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing family therapy teaching, training, […]
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Ackerman Relational Approach (ARA) The Center for the Ackerman Relational Approach held a full-day introduction to the Ackerman Relational Approach (ARA) workshop on October 5th for practicum students and other clinic therapists. The group engaged enthusiastically with the model and its applications in practice. The Ackerman Relational Approach is a systemic framework that emphasizes relational
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First Issue of Ackerman’s Newsletter Dear Ackerman Community, It’s an honor to greet you in this Premiere edition of our newsletter, Ackerman in Action. As we enter our 65th year, the Ackerman Institute for the Family continues to lead the field in centering relationships as the foundation for healing and change. That legacy grounds us—and
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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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