Live Clinical Supervision
Applications are now open! The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.
Live Clinical Supervision
Applications are now open! The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.
About the Program
Using the knowledge of family systems gained from the Foundations of Family Therapy course, trainees in Live Clinical Supervision will participate on a family therapy treatment team and work with families with live supervision. In our online model, treatment teams use a virtual teletherapy platform to observe and work with family cases. In our limited in-person model, treatment teams work with families in front of a one-way mirror.
Trainees will also explore their own family’s culture of origin and its effect on practice. This course includes review of live and video-recorded sessions to increase clinical skills and address relevant personal issues.
Prerequisite Course: Foundations of Family Therapy*
*Applicants with a Master’s Degree in Family Therapy are exempted from the prerequisite Foundations course.
Did you Know? You can accelerate your learning by enrolling in both Foundations of Family therapy and Live Clinical Supervision at the same time. This is our Dual Program.
About Course Meetings
All Ackerman courses are primarily held online. Select programs may be offered with an in-person learning model. Prospective trainees will indicate their preferred learning model at the time of application. Our standard refund policy applies.
What you Need to Apply:
- Read our Admissions Policies
- Completed Application Form
- Resume
- Copy of Master’s Degree or transcript as proof of degree pending.
- Record of Malpractice Insurance (Psychiatrists Only)
- $100 Application Fee
- Personal Statement – Answer the Following:
- Q1: Please describe your interest (new or ongoing) in family therapy training, and why you wish to train at the Ackerman Institute for the Family?
- Q2: How do you understand the intersection of family therapy and social justice?
- Q3: How do you understand the importance of your social locations/identities in your role as a therapist?
- Q4: How do you envision your training in family therapy influencing your future work?
Personal statements may be a maximum length of two typed pages, uploaded as a single PDF or Word document.
Applicants will be required to attend a remote, group interview with the Ackerman admissions committee.
The deadline to apply is April 1st, 2023.
Live Clinical Supervision Course Dates
30 classes, beginning September 2023
All sections meet in Eastern Time (ET).
Sections:
Mondays | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Mondays | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Tuesdays | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Wednesdays | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Thursdays | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
The deadline to apply is April 1st, 2023.
Live Clinical Supervision Tuition
Tuition: $5,450
Clinical Hours: A minimum of 10
CE Contact Hours are not offered for this course.
About Tuition Fees:
The Ackerman Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donors and earned revenue to work toward our mission. The full expense of training an Ackerman therapist is subsidized by the generosity of our donors. Your tuition fees cover only a small portion of this expense. We thank you for investing in your professional future and for supporting the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
Advertised tuition rates are for the current academic year and are subject to change annually.
View our Financial Policies.
Live Clinical Supervision Eligibility
Applicants for Live Clinical Supervision must hold a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or other mental health profession. A professional license is not required for this course.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Family Therapy*
*Applicants with a Master’s Degree in Family Therapy are eligible to apply directly to Live Clinical Supervision.
Live Clinical Supervision FAQ
Visit our Core Curriculum FAQ Page.
Read the Core Curriculum Admissions Policies.
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