On October 21, 2011, the Ackerman Institute presented its fall alumni lecture hosted by the Alumni Association with a presentation by Adi Loebl, faculty at the Institute and the resident psychiatrist. The talk titled, “The Intersection Between Psychiatric Diagnosis, Pharmacological Treatment and Systemic Therapy,” focused on how families can be used as a resource in […]

The Ackerman Institute proudly hosted a conference marking its 50 years, with key note speakers in the morning framing the historical value of the Institute in the context of family therapy. The room was packed with nearly 200 participants from all ages and backgrounds, many of them with significant ties to the Institute, including former

The Ackerman Institute is excited to have Susan Ciccarone, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, as its newest board member. “About a year ago I decided I wanted to get involved outside of my professional career in volunteer work and other purposes,” Susan notes of her decision to join the Ackerman Institute Board. Susan was drawn

Jean Malpas was the recipient of the first American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) Early Career Achievement Award which recognizes achievement in theory, research, or practice in the first 10 years after earning one’s degree. The award is based on the promise of contribution to the field. Ellen Berman, former Secretary and Board Member of AFTA

Dr. Peter Fraenkel, head of the Center for Work and Family, released his new book for couples, entitled Sync Your Relationship, Save Your Marriage: Four Steps to Getting Back on Track (New York: Palgrave-Macmillan), and it has been gaining attention from the couple therapy community and the media. The book has received highly favorable endorsements

From April 25 to May 6, the Ackerman Institute proudly hosted its annual two-week intensive training program for a group of 18 therapists from the training programs Instituto Chileno El Terapia Familiar in Santiago, Chile, and AIGLE in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The intensive training program allowed for clinicians from the two institutes to be immersed

On May 6, Tim Verduin, PhD, Clinical Director of the Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders, did a presentation to a full house of Ackerman faculty, students, alumni, and professionals on Cognitive Behavioral Practices for Young Children with Behavior Problems, for the quarterly alumni lecture series. Dr. Verduin’s focus was on practical tools

The Ackerman Institute’s Social Work and Diversity Program celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s group of student interns at its annual presentation on May 4, 2011. The program’s mission, in existence since 1992, is to train a critical mass of professionals of color who can serve as leaders in bringing a family-centered approach to community-based social