About The Family Institute

The Family Institute of Cambridge (FIC) is a renowned and respected educational resource for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and others working to help families in need. By developing and disseminating the most effective practices for therapy and consultation, we contribute-in a way that is real and measurable-to the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities. Our work is firmly rooted in our core values of mutual respect, collaboration, and social justice.

FIC offers year-long post-graduate programs, as well as workshops and conferences, in family, couple, and narrative therapy, and women's group process. Continuing education credits are available for participants.

Our History

The Family Institute of Cambridge was founded in 1974 in an effort to enhance the lives of families by training clinicians to use family therapy techniques effectively in their practices. Since that time the Institute has trained thousands of clinicians to apply cutting edge techniques in family therapy, couple therapy, group therapy, narrative therapy, psychodrama and much more. The Institute is moving into the future with an emphasis on continuing the quality programs that have been offered in the past, while increasing the emphasis on making our training resources available to therapists working with families in a wider range of socio-economic situations.

Mission Statement

The Family Institute of Cambridge is a learning community committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families and communities by developing and disseminating effective practices of therapy and consultation. The Family Institute of Cambridge is also committed to acting in accordance with our core values of mutual respect, collaboration and social justice.

Board of Directors

Sarah Alvord, President
Joan Balaban
Laura Chasin
Monica Fernandez-Castro
J. David Gibbs, Clerk
Paul Kunin, Treasurer
Shaari Neretin
Bonny Saulnier

Our Staff

J. David Gibbs, Executive Director
Grace Huggins, Administrative Assistant

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