From October 21st through October 25th, The Ackerman Institute for the Family opened its doors and its hearts to welcome ten trainees visiting from The Fundación AIGLÉ and the Instituto Chileno de Terapia Familiar for an exciting, educative week of advanced intensive training in the latest techniques in couple therapy. “All of the students from […]
On October 21st, The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrated its rich history, life’s most important lessons, and a stunning new space in the Flatiron District at its Annual Moving Families Forward Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. “We have much to celebrate tonight!” declared Lois Braverman, President and CEO of the Ackerman Institute, ebulliently, “Our
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Board member Martha Fling presented the inaugural Moving Families Forward Award to actor Colin Farrell for his efforts shining a light on what it means to be the parent of a child with special needs. The Ackerman Institute also named a one-year scholarship for family therapy to a family with a special needs child in
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Alice Netter, a committed board member for the past 27 years and honorary co-chair, presented the AckermanCorporate Partners Awardto Christopher J. Spano. “Ackerman is blessed with a fabulous board – among them is Arnold Syrop, the talented architect who designed our new space,” said Alice Netter as she introduced Mr. Spano. “Chris and his company
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Board Chair, John R. O’Neill, presented the Ackerman Distinguished Service Award to fellow board member, Jeannie Ackerman Curhan. Ms. Ackerman Curhan, the daughter of founder Dr. Nathan W. Ackerman, was honored for her steadfast, tireless and distinguished support of the Institute. “As Nathan Ackerman’s daughter, I am a link with the past and the founding
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On Tuesday, September 17th, the Ackerman Institute welcomed many supporters, faculty and friends into its new home at 936 Broadway. Visitors toured the state-of-the-art facility and in the process got in-depth information about its work healing and strengthening families, and its post-graduate training program in family therapy for allied professionals. The Ackerman Institute’s expanded facility
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It’s official! Ackerman Institute is now open for business at its new location at 936 Broadway, between 22nd and 21st Streets. Therapy offices are located on the 2nd floor of the building. Check out a few shots of the new space below! Upon entering the new space, visitors are immediately struck by the difference between
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On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, the Gender and Family Project took part in a very special artistic event called Summer’s Different. Jean Malpas, the Director of the Gender and Family Project, worked closely with director and choreographer Tamar Rogoff on the hour-long dance piece Summer’s Different, which played for several weeks at the LaMama Theater
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