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WHAT IS FAMILY THERAPY?
Family therapy is a method of understanding and treating emotional
problems and personal crises by working with family members, rather
than the individual. Therapy sessions focus on aiding families in developing
more effective, less stressful patterns of living.
WHY WORK WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY?
Ackerman family therapists try to understand individuals' thoughts, feelings
and behavior not only as a personal expression, but within the context of their
families. The goal is to harness and strengthen existing resources, and help family
members work collaboratively towards inventive solutions of their problems.
WHO ARE THE THERAPISTS?
Family therapy is provided by psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers
on the Ackerman faculty, and by clinicians in post graduate training and
supervision at Ackerman. Many of the Ackerman faculty have national and
international reputations, and their workshops, training tapes and publications
set standards for the profession.
WHAT IS THE REPUTATION OF ACKERMAN INSTITUTE?
Founded in 1960 by Dr. Nathan Ackerman, the Ackerman Institute for the Family is the foremost
institute of its kind in the U.S. In addition to helping families through treatment,
Ackerman trains family therapists in New York City, the U.S., and throughout the world.
Ackerman also conducts research independently and with major forces for change such as
universities and other educational institutions, hospitals, and social service agencies.
WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS DOES ACKERMAN TREAT?
The Treatment Center helps families with a broad spectrum of problems including, but not
limited to, school difficulties, childhood and adolescent troubles, marital issues,
divorce, life cycle changes, bereavement, learning disabilities, family violence,
substance abuse, child abuse and incest, chronic medical illness including AIDS, and infertility.
WHAT WILL OUR FIRST THERAPY SESSION BE LIKE?
Just as all families are different, each family's first session will differ. However,
the therapist will be interested in having all of you talk about your problems, how they
developed, what you have tried to do about them, and what changes you would like to see happen.
The therapist will also give you feedback about how he or she understands your family
and set a plan for treatment.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Families from all five boroughs of New York City and from the
larger tri-state area are welcome.
HOW CAN WE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
Please call the Intake Department at 212-879-4900, ext 122, from
10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
WHAT HOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THERAPY APPOINTMENTS?
Appointments (subject to the therapist's availability) are from 9 am to 9 pm
Monday through Friday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
WHAT ARE THE FEES?
Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Ackerman is an in network
provider for Oxford, HIP, MetroPlus, and Health First.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE MISS AN APPOINTMENT?
If you know in advance that you will not be able to keep your appointment,
it is very important to contact your therapist. If you do not come for a
scheduled appointment and do not contact your therapist,
you will be charged for the session.
WHERE IS ACKERMAN AND HOW DO WE GET THERE?
The Ackerman Institute for the Family is located in a townhouse on a
residential street, 149 East 78th Street, near Lexington Avenue.
The nearest subway is the Lexington Avenue #6 train which stops at
77th Street and Lexington Avenue, one block away from the Institute.
New York City buses M98, M101, M102 and M103 run on Third and Lexington
Avenues and the M79 runs cross town on 79th Street.
For more information, please call:
The Ackerman Institute for the Family
212-879-4900, ext 122.
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