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Chernick Scholarship Award Ceremony

Trainee Spotlight: Kerrie Mohr Wins the Chernick Scholarship Award

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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Marlene Watson Book Cover

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marlene F. Watson Releases Powerful New Book on Anti-Racism

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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Faith-based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate Program

Introducing a New Program on Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy

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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Couple Therapy Certificate Program

Apply Now: Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Couples Therapy

Ackerman Institute for the Family is launching a new Post-Master’s Certificate in Couples Therapy, which will meet in-person for 8 weeks beginning October 2024. The program specifically focuses on working with couples from impasse to intimacy. The course is led by internationally acclaimed faculty Michele Scheinkman, Jean Malpas, Suzanne Iasenza, Mary Kim Brewster, and Keren

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Evan Imber-Black

In Memory of Evan Imber-Black

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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