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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.

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Faith-based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate Program

Introducing a New Program on Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy

Ackerman Institute for the Family is excited to announce a new Faith-Based Couple and Family Therapy Certificate Program starting in September 2025. This program is ...
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Moving Families Forward Gala 2024

Moving Families Forward 2024 Gala Honorees

We had an incredible evening, made possible by your generous support and presence. Thanks to your involvement, we were able to raise vital funds that ...
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Evan Imber-Black

In Memory of Evan Imber-Black

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 ...
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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.