Relational Insight for a Complex World.
Strengthen and expand your relational approach to working with couples and families through dynamic, practice-informed training designed to meet you wherever you are in your professional journey.
Our Seminar Courses offer rigorous, high-quality training in relational, couples, and family therapy, grounded in Ackerman’s 60+ years of leadership and innovation in the field.
Designed for professionals across disciplines, these courses equip you with essential frameworks and refined clinical insight to more effectively understand, engage, and support the individuals and families you work with every day.
Many professionals are already working with families, often without formal training in relational practice. At Ackerman, we set the standard for this work. Our courses are designed to bridge that gap, strengthening your ability to navigate complex relational dynamics with clarity, confidence, and depth.
No prerequisites*
Fully online
14-week format
Tuition: $2,500
* We are committed to building a diverse community of learners. While relevant professional experience in behavioral health, mental health services, or human services is valued, it is not a mandatory prerequisite for these courses.
Train with Leaders Shaping the Field
Our Fall 2026 Seminar Courses are led by distinguished faculty whose work has defined and advanced the practice of relational, couples, and family therapy. Bringing decades of clinical experience, scholarship, and global influence, each instructor offers a depth of insight that extends beyond the classroom and into real-world practice.
The Self of the Therapist in Clinical Practice
Led by:
Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy
A Multicultural Relational Perspective
A nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed and racially focused clinical practice, Dr. Hardy, brings decades of experience helping clinicians deepen their awareness, presence, and impact in the therapeutic relationship. His work has been instrumental in shaping how therapists understand the role of identity, power, and lived experience in clinical settings.
In this course, participants will be challenged to examine the “self of the therapist” as a central tool in the work-developing greater clarity, intentionality, and relational depth when engaging with individuals, couples, and families across diverse contexts.
Cultivating Systemic Resilience
Led by:
Dr. Reenee Singh
Therapeutic Tools for Contemporary Couple & Family Relationships
An internationally recognized leader in systemic and intercultural practice, Dr. Singh brings extensive clinical, academic, and global experience to her work with couples and families. Her contributions have shaped contemporary approaches to resilience, culture, and relational dynamics in therapy.
In this course, participants will engage practical, systemic tools to support resilience, navigate differences, and respond thoughtfully to the complexities shaping modern relationships. Emphasis is placed on strengthening confidence and effectiveness when working across culture, context, and relational diversity.
Foundations in Family Therapy
Featured Course
Build a Relational Foundation for Working with Families in Today’s Complex World
Grounded in Ackerman’s signature relational approach, this course introduces the core principles of family therapy while engaging in the realities that shape how individuals and families experience the world.
Participants will explore how relationships are influenced by identity, culture, and broader social systems, gaining the perspective and tools needed to work more effectively across differences. This includes direct engagement with systemic inequities, including racism and other forms of oppression, and how these dynamics show up in both clinical and real-world settings.
More than an introduction, this course challenges participants to think critically, reflect deeply, and strengthen their ability to navigate complex relational dynamics with clarity, intention, and respect.
Designed for professionals across disciplines, Foundations in Family Therapy provides a strong, relevant starting point for anyone seeking to build or refine their work with individuals, couples, and families.
Attend an Information Session
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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.
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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.
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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
- Deepen your understanding of relational, couples, and family therapy
- Strengthen your ability to navigate complex family dynamics
- Expand your clinical thinking through multicultural and systemic frameworks
- Build confidence in working across diverse contexts
- Learn from leaders shaping the field
Who These Courses Are For
- Therapists and counselors
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Educators and school-based professionals
- Frontline and family-serving professionals
- Graduate students and emerging clinicians
- Experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their relational lens
Explore the Fall 2026 Offerings
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 |