We are thrilled to announce that Gap has launched a nationwide media campaign in partnership with Gender & Family Project Advisory Council member, Jodie Patterson. Jodie and her chosen family are featured alongside GFP Director, Jean Malpas in a creative campaign centered on gender diversity and family acceptance. The 2019 partnership comes ahead of the […]
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The Ackerman Institute for the Family stands with people around the world in celebrating Pride Month. With the rest of the world, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that sparked a nationwide movement uniting for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Intersex, Queer, and Asexual people. Join us as we honor the trailblazers
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Congratulations to Ackerman’s 2019 Social Work & Diversity Program graduates! This talented group of trainees just completed their family therapy internship at Ackerman under the guidance of program directors and Ackerman Faculty Members Laurie Kaplan and Sippio Small. Welcome to the future of family therapy! Learn more about Ackerman’s Social Work & Diversity Program
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Ackerman President & CEO, Gisselle Acevedo was honored at the 19th annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century awards gala. Each year, this powerful event presented by Women’s eNews recognizes 21 leaders who have helped promote and empower women and girls around the world. This year’s program took place on Monday, May 6th at Club 101 in
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The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We honor the contributions AAPI people have made towards social justice throughout history. We remember and celebrate AAPI members of the family therapy community who have worked and continue to work tirelessly to provide just and culturally sensitive care. As an
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We just launched enrollment for our 2019-2020 Core Curriculum in Couple and Family Therapy. Prospective trainees can now easily apply to any of Ackerman’s core courses with our new online application system. Ackerman’s core curriculum is designed for mental health professionals who wish to deepen their skills in couple and family therapy. This intensive training
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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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