When incomprehensible things happen – like the shooting of 20 innocent children and 6 caring adults – people try to make meaning of the event. Since we know so little about the shooter, the media was quick to place blame on his alleged condition of Asperger’s Syndrome (high functioning autism). We may never know his […]
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Our hearts and our prayers go out to the families of the children, teachers, and staff of the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. A tragedy like this is impossible to comprehend. Parents and caring adults can help children process information in a way that is appropriate to their age. Martha Edwards, Ph.D., Director
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Our sixth annual Tribute to Families gala, was held the evening of Monday, October 22nd at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. It was a memorable event, co-chaired by our dedicated board members, Alice Netter and Martha Fling. Nearly 300 guests gathered to make the evening a great success, helping the Ackerman Institute reach and surpass the event’s
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Board Chair, John O’Neill, presented the 2012 Ackerman Corporate Partner Award to fellow board member Gregory T. Rogers, Founder and President of RayLign, LLC, in recognition of the company’s commitment to strengthening families and its unwavering support of the Ackerman Institute for the Family. In Greg’s words: “The day to day challenges that face families
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Gala co-chair and board member Martha Fling presented the 2012 Ackerman Distinguished Service Award to Baron Davis, a two-time NBA All-Star Veteran Point Guard, to honor his work with young people through the Rising Stars of America Foundation. Baron founded Rising Stars with a mission to use athletics as an entry point for young people
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Martha Edwards, Director of the Center for Developing Child and Family The Center for the Developing Child and Family supports the development of children and their families at home and at school. The Center has several projects such as Bright Beginnings, Personal Best, Resilient Families: Children with Special Needs, and Competent Kids Caring Communities, to
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Lois Braverman, President and CEO, Ackerman Institute for the Family, announced today the honorees and host for A Tribute to Families to take place at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel on Monday, October 22nd in New York City. This year’s Ackerman Award Honorees will be:Ackerman Corporate Partner Award:• Gregory T. Rogers, Founder and Managing Partner, RayLign Advisory
Peggy Penn, respected faculty member and former Director of Training at the Institute, passed away on July 28, 2012. Peggy was an eloquent thinker, writer and teacher, whose contributions to the field of family therapy will long endure as sources of inspiration and great admiration. In celebration of Peggy’s unique approach to therapy, colleague Patricia
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