News Blog

Mayoral Proclamation – Ackerman Institute’s Gender and Family Project Day in New York

We are humbled and grateful to announce the Proclamation from Mayor Bill de Blasio designating Monday, April 16, 2018 as The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family Project Day in the City of New York. The Mayoral Proclamation marks the Fifth Anniversary of A Night of A Thousand Genders, an event celebrating the resilience and empowerment […]

Mayoral Proclamation – Ackerman Institute’s Gender and Family Project Day in New York Read More »

Ackerman Institute’s Seventh-Annual Spring Conference

The Ackerman Institute’s seventh-annual spring conference concluded an engaging full-day of learning with more that 140 mental health professionals in attendance. A keynote address by Shannon Sennott, Deepening Sexuality & Gender Expression: Couple Therapy in the 21st Century, presented challenges to popular assumptions about contemporary couple therapy practice. Practitioners in attendance were encouraged to think

Ackerman Institute’s Seventh-Annual Spring Conference Read More »

Ackerman Institute for the Family's Moving Families Forward Gala

Ackerman Institute’s 11th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala

The Ackerman Institute for the Family held its 11th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala at the JW Marriot Essex House this week. This annual event raises critical funds in support of the programs and services the Institute provides for children and families in distress. Tamsen Fadal, award-winning journalist and PIX 11 News Anchor returned to

Ackerman Institute’s 11th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala Read More »

Ackerman Institute Class of 2017 – Congratulations Graduates!

The Ackerman Institute for the Family congratulates this year’s graduates of the Clinical Externship program in Family Therapy. Ackerman class of 2017 was presented with certificates of completion of the Clinical Externship Program in Family Therapy on July 19th at an intimate ceremony attended by friends, families and clinical supporters. This annual ceremony held at

Ackerman Institute Class of 2017 – Congratulations Graduates! Read More »

Jean Malpas Quoted in Vogue – How the Parents of Trans Teens Are Fighting for Their Kids’ Lives

Jean Malpas, Director of Ackerman’s Gender and Family Project is quoted in Vogue Magazine’s August 2017 feature article, “How the Parents of Trans Teens are Fighting for their Kids Lives.” “[Being a parent of a trans child] is an opportunity for growth,” says Malpas, “It can divide a family, or you can see parents grow

Jean Malpas Quoted in Vogue – How the Parents of Trans Teens Are Fighting for Their Kids’ Lives Read More »