Family therapy has developed many effective and innovative ways to work with families, couples and individuals. Ackerman training incorporates both exciting new ideas and practices and the “tried and true.” Course participants learn about the development of systemic thinking and how it informs information gathering, hypothesizing, genograms and other therapy practices from the earliest theorists through the current, meaning-centered approach of the Ackerman model.

The course includes didactic presentations, discussions of reading materials, case consultations, videotapes and experiential exercises as well as observation and discussion of videotaped therapy sessions conducted by experienced family therapists. In addition, students have the opportunity to role-play different family problems and to learn to conduct interviews that treat couples and families in a safe context. Students work with experienced family therapy trainers to learn theory and clinical concepts.

Who should apply: Social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. This course also is suitable for educators and other professionals interested in learning the techniques and theory of family therapy.

Time:
Mondays, beginning September 8, 2008 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm or
Wednesdays, beginning September 10, 2008 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

30 sessions

Tuition: $2,055. Deposit of $1,000 payable upon acceptance into the program. Balance is due by August 1.

Continuing Education Credits: 90

Application Form

For more information, contact:
Suna Elmas
212 879-4900, ext 111
training@ackerman.org