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“Somatic Experiencing (SE) is an “amazingly powerful and effective” therapeutic approach, according to Nancy J. Napier, LMFT, the guest speaker at the second Alumnae/i Lecture in the 2007-2008 series. In her talk, entitled “An Introduction to Somatic Experiencing: Including the Body in Psychotherapy,” Ms. Napier, pictured above (right) with Brenda Shrobe, President of the Alumnae/i […]

Michael Davidovits, PhD, (pictured above with Doris Kempner, left, and Lois Braverman, right) delivered the Seventh Annual Carl Kempner Memorial Lecture in support of the Center for Families and Health on Tuesday, November 13th. The topic of the lecture was “Of Hope and Loss: Immigration, Adolescent Depression and the Family.”   The Carl Kempner Award

Dr. Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University, delivered the first Alumnae/i Lecture of the 2007/2008 season on October 12, 2007. Her topic was “Special Issues in the Treatment of African-American Families.” Using a combination of lecture, clinical case examples and videotapes, Dr. Boyd-Franklin shared insights with

The Tribute to Families Gala, held on Wednesday, October 24 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, raised more than $700,000 in support for the Ackerman Institute for the Family. More than 300 guests attended the event, which honored Arthur Maslow and Alan Quasha. Jane and William Donaldson served as Honorary Chairs; Nina and Pieter Taselaar

Soprano Frances Ginsberg was the featured performer at Sweet Appreciation IV, a benefit held on October 14 in support of the Rusty Magee Clinic for Families and Health. Ms. Ginsberg, who is based in Milan, Italy, and performs all across Europe, was accompanied by Maestro Marco Munari of La Scala, Maestro Joshua Greene of the