Train at the Highest Level of Relational Practice.
Live Clinical Training is Ackerman’s signature immersive experience–designed for clinicians seeking to refine, deepen, and elevate their work with couples and families at the highest level.
Grounded in family systems theory and the Ackerman Relational Approach, this 14-week training transcends traditional supervision by placing you behind the one-way mirror–a defining feature of excellence in couple and family therapy.
Prerequisites:
- Graduate-level training (Master’s or higher) in a clinical or related field
- Prior exposure to couple and family therapy theories and systemic thinking
Course Details
Format: In-person / Live Clinical Observation (adjust if hybrid)
Duration: 14 Weeks
Dates: September–December 2026
Schedule: Confirmed dates/times will be shared soon.
Tuition: $3,150
Level: Advanced | Application Required
Observe. Analyze. Intervene—In Real Time.
From behind the one-way mirror, clinicians develop a sophisticated clinical lens–engaging live therapy sessions as they unfold while participating in guided, real-time clinical reflection.
This vantage point cultivates a heightened awareness of relational dynamics, allowing you to:
- Track complex interactions with precision
- Analyze interventions as they occur
- Engage in high-level clinical dialogue with expert faculty
- Contribute to a live team model that shapes the direction of care
This is not observational learning–it is active, high-level clinical training.
Refine Your Clinical Presence & Decision-Making
Live Clinical Training challenges clinicians to move beyond technique and into intentional, responsive, and deeply relational practice.
Through sustained exposure to live cases, participants strengthen their ability to:
Intervene effectively within complex couple and family systems
Navigate high-stakes clinical moments with clarity and confidence
Integrate systemic thinking into real-time therapeutic decision-making
Expand their clinical presence, use of self, and relational authority
Attend an Information Session
-
Ackerman Core: Training Overview
May 6, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Online
Online events are held in Eastern Standard Time (ET). A link will be emailed 1 day before the event.
-
Seminar Courses Information Session
May 14, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online
Online events are held in Eastern Standard Time (ET). A link will be emailed 1 day before the event.
-
Ackerman Core: Training Overview
May 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Online events are held in Eastern Standard Time (ET). A link will be emailed 1 day before the event.
What You’ll Gain
- Advanced clinical acuity through direct observation of live therapy
- A refined ability to engage and respond to complex relational dynamics
- Real-time exposure to clinical decision-making at an expert level
- Experience participating in a live, team-based therapeutic model
- A strengthened capacity to translate observation into precise, effective intervention
Who This Training Is For
- Licensed or license-eligible clinicians
- Therapists actively working with couples and families
- Social workers, psychologists, and counselors seeking advanced clinical training
- Clinicians ready to engage in rigorous, high-level experiential learning
Our Teaching Faculty
Ackerman Institute’s faculty includes accomplished clinicians with in-depth knowledge of couples and family therapy. Many also participate in research projects at the Institute.
The Ackerman Standard
Live Clinical Training represents the core of Ackerman’s clinical excellence. It is a model that has shaped generations of clinicians and continues to define what it means to train at the forefront of relational practice.
This experience is designed for clinicians who are not simply looking to learn–but to be challenged, sharpened, and transformed in their work.
Take the Next Step.
Secure Your Spot
Getting started is simple:
1. Submit Your Application
Complete our online form to begin the process.
2. Receive Your Admissions Decision
Our team will review your credentials and notify you of your status.
3. Confirm Your Enrollment
Secure your placement with a deposit.
Deposit Amount: $500
(Note: This deposit is applied directly toward your tuition balance.)
Flexible payment options and institutional scholarships are available to support your enrollment.
Tuition Payment Schedule
| Payment Option | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Payment in Full | 100% of Tuition | August 15 |
| Payment Plan (Installment 1) | 50% of Tuition | August 15 |
| Payment Plan (Installment 2) | Remaining Balance | October 15 |