Spring 2026 Professional Training at Ackerman

Enrollment is now open for our flagship sex therapy programs.

Systemic Sex Therapy Session
A comprehensive exploration of physical issues, gender variance, non-monogamy, and the multidimensionality of sex.
April – June | Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm ET | Online

Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Seminar
Experiential 14-hour Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) Seminar focusing on social identity, values, and the professional self.
May 1 – 2 | 14 CE Hours | Online | $575

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Helping Families Thrive

Founded in 1960, the Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of the premier institutions for family therapy and one of the best-known and most highly regarded training facilities for couple and family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life.

Upcoming Workshops: Earn CE Credits

Integrative Therapeutic Strategies for Working with Families

  • Systemic and Interpersonal Trauma in Foster Care
     May 15, 2026
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Catherine Lewis, LCSW, MS

5 CE Contact Hours

In-Person at Ackerman Institute for the Family

936 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York City [Google Map]


Clinical Assessment & Intervention

  • Sibling Aggression, Abuse, and Trauma
     June 5, 2026
     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Jonathan Caspi, PhD, LCSW

3 CE Contact Hours

Online

Online events are held in Eastern Standard Time (ET). A link will be emailed 1 day before the event.


Chernick Scholarship Award Ceremony

Trainee Spotlight: Kerrie Mohr Wins the Chernick Scholarship Award

We are proud to spotlight Kerrie Mohr, a second-year extern who was recently nominated for the Sandy Chernick Memorial Scholarship—a recognition that speaks volumes about ...
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Marlene Watson Book Cover

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marlene F. Watson Releases Powerful New Book on Anti-Racism

We’re thrilled to celebrate our very own Dr. Marlene F. Watson, whose powerful new book, Facing the White Shadow: How to Tame Your Racism and ...
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2024 Moving Families Forward Gala

Moving Families Forward Gala 2024 Photo Gallery

Photos from the 2024 Moving Families Forward Gala held at JW Marriot Essex House on October 28, 2024 in New York City.
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Yearly Impact at Ackerman Institute for the Family:

Created in 1992, Ackerman Institute’s Social Work & Diversity Program has trained more than 100 therapists of color. The program is partnered with with the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, the NYU Silver School of Social Work and the Columbia School of Social Work.

Graduates of the program are working locally and nationally in community agencies, hospitals and academic institutions.