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Ackerman Class of 2019

Congratulations Ackerman Class of 2019

Congratulations to the Ackerman Institute for the Family Class of 2019! This year we celebrate the accomplishments of 14 talented graduates who have completed their training in our clinical externship program. Joined by supervisors, family, and friends, the externs received certificates of completion at a ceremony held at the Ackerman Institute on July 17, 2019. […]

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Gap xGFP Pride 2019

Gap Launches Pride Campaign Featuring Gender & Family Project

We are thrilled to announce that Gap has launched a nationwide media campaign in partnership with Gender & Family Project Advisory Council member, Jodie Patterson. Jodie and her chosen family are featured alongside GFP Director, Jean Malpas in a creative campaign centered on gender diversity and family acceptance. The 2019 partnership comes ahead of the

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Celebrating Pride Month and the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall

The Ackerman Institute for the Family stands with people around the world in celebrating Pride Month. With the rest of the world, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that sparked a nationwide movement uniting for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Intersex, Queer, and Asexual people. Join us as we honor the trailblazers

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Social Work & Diversity Graduates 2019

Congratulations Social Work & Diversity Program Class of 2019

Congratulations to Ackerman’s 2019 Social Work & Diversity Program graduates! This talented group of trainees just completed their family therapy internship at Ackerman under the guidance of program directors and Ackerman Faculty Members Laurie Kaplan and Sippio Small. Welcome to the future of family therapy! Learn more about Ackerman’s Social Work & Diversity Program

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Gisselle Acevedo, Leslie Roberts, Debbie Werner and Martha Fling the 19th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala

Gisselle Acevedo Honored at Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Gala

Ackerman President & CEO, Gisselle Acevedo was honored at the 19th annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century awards gala. Each year, this powerful event presented by Women’s eNews recognizes 21 leaders who have helped promote and empower women and girls around the world. This year’s program took place on Monday, May 6th at Club 101 in

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In Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Ackerman Institute for the Family celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We honor the contributions AAPI people have made towards social justice throughout history. We remember and celebrate AAPI members of the family therapy community who have worked and continue to work tirelessly to provide just and culturally sensitive care. As an

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Apply to Ackerman's core curriculum in couple and family therapy. Professional development for mental health professionals.

Enrollment is Now Open for our Family Therapy Training Program

We just launched enrollment for our 2019-2020 Core Curriculum in Couple and Family Therapy. Prospective trainees can now easily apply to any of Ackerman’s core courses with our new online application system. Ackerman’s core curriculum is designed for mental health professionals who wish to deepen their skills in couple and family therapy. This intensive training

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