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Spring Alumni Lecture by Dr. Tim Verduin

On May 6, Tim Verduin, PhD, Clinical Director of the Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders, did a presentation to a full house of Ackerman faculty, students, alumni, and professionals on Cognitive Behavioral Practices for Young Children with Behavior Problems, for the quarterly alumni lecture series. Dr. Verduin’s focus was on practical tools […]

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Ackerman Institute Social Work and Diversity 2011 Graduation

The Ackerman Institute’s Social Work and Diversity Program celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s group of student interns at its annual presentation on May 4, 2011. The program’s mission, in existence since 1992, is to train a critical mass of professionals of color who can serve as leaders in bringing a family-centered approach to community-based social

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Introducing Alec Haverstick: The Ackerman Institute’s Newest Board Member

Alec Haverstick is the newest member of the Ackerman Institute’s board. He has spent more than thirty years listening to and creating solutions for private clients. As Chief Executive Officer of Boxwood, he oversees all client relationships. Alec grew up largely in Manhattan, on the Upper East Side, and lived in a family community with

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Bright Beginnings/Personal Best Awarded Renewal Grant from Robin Hood Foundation

Bright Beginnings and Personal Best – two programs developed by the Ackerman Institute’s Center for the Developing Child and Family – have been awarded a $200,000 renewal grant from the Robin Hood Foundation. This latest grant brings the total of Robin Hood support for these programs since 2004 to $1 million. Bright Beginnings and Personal

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