The Ackerman Institute for the Family is heartbroken over the senseless loss of life that occurred in two mosques in New Zealand. We are outraged at the unspeakable act of violence and hate perpetrated at the Muslim community and denounce Islamic hate in the strongest terms. Committed to social justice, we stand in solidarity with […]
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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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The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family Project is honored to partner with New York City’s First Lady Chirlane McCray and the NYC Unity Project in our mission to protect trans and gender nonconforming youth through family acceptance. Ms. McCray has spearheaded the NYC Unity Project in an effort to better serve NYC’s LGBTQ+ youth in all
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Miguel Hernandez, LCSW who was dear to so many in our community has sadly passed in Puerto Rico. He was a gifted, extraordinary therapist, supervisor, writer, and a beloved mentor and colleague to so many. Miguel’s work was profound, centered in critical consciousness and emotional connection, and made a substantial contribution to the field of
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The Ackerman community is deeply concerned about the treatment of children and families who are being kept in poor conditions while seeking safe entry into the United States. These conditions add to the trauma that families have already endured. Children continue to be forcibly separated from their parents, which threatens the safety and mental health of
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Dr. Martha Edwards, Director of the Ackerman Institute’s Center for the Developing Child & Family, visited China this month to implement Bright Beginnings parenting initiatives in Beijing. Bright Beginnings is a parenting program founded by Dr. Edwards that serves at-risk families with infants and toddlers. Dr. Edwards trained staff at the Educare Center in Beijing
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On behalf of the Ackerman Institute for the Family we express our deepest sympathies to those in the Jewish community impacted by the shootings at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. To all of the family, friends and colleagues of those affected, and to the entire Jewish community please know that you are in
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The Ackerman Institute for the Family held its 12th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala on October 22nd at the JW Marriot Essex House. This annual fundraiser supports family therapy programs and services for children and families in crisis, and training programs in family therapy for mental health professionals. Over 300 Ackerman supporters gathered for a
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