In Memoriam

Dear Ackerman Community,  It is with great sadness that we share with you that our friend and colleague Evan Imber-Black, PhD, passed away early May 30th. She has influenced generations of family therapists through her teaching, training, and scholarship and she will be sorely missed. Evan was a longtime faculty member at the Ackerman Institute […]

In Loving Memory of Stephen Sokoloff

In Loving Tribute to Doris “Dorie” C. Kempner, Honored Board Member

It is with great sorrow that the Ackerman Institute for the Family shares the peaceful passing of our esteemed member of the Board of Directors, Alice K. Netter.

It is with deep sadness that we let our community know of the death of Lascelles W. Black. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Peggy Papp, a deeply loved, and well-respected therapist who has been at the very heart of the Ackerman Institute for the Family for many years. Please join us in reflecting on this piece by Evan Imber-Black, written in memory of Peggy’s life and legacy.

Dear Ackerman Community, It is with great sorrow that I share the peaceful passing of our distinguished member of the Board of Directors, Arthur Maslow, on February 13, 2021, at his home in New York City. Arthur Maslow was a pillar the Ackerman Institute for the Family for more than 40 years. After completing the program as a

The Ackerman Institute for the Family and the Gender & Family Project are mourning the loss of Henry van Ameringen, an incredible person, leader and ally. As Henry learned about GFP’s work with trans youth and families, he accepted an invitation to visit the Ackerman Institute in 2014. After a warm and informal meeting with a few GFP families,