Category Archive

Halloween Social Skills Workshop

October 10, 2024 General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

Does Halloween cause anxiety in your family? Is trick-or-treating both fun and nerve-wracking at the same time? This workshop, presented by the Mary A. Rackham Institute will help children learn social, communication, and safety skills around Halloween, and then practice…

MARI Outreach in August 2024

August 29, 2024 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

In August 2024, staff at the Mary A. Rackham Insitute (MARI) participated in two outreach events on the University of Michigan’s campus, engaging with both undergraduate and graduate students. At the events, MARI’s table included flyers detailing services at our…

The Silent Struggle: The Mental Health Crisis for People with Aphasia and Their Families

June 18, 2024 General, News, UCLL, UMAP

Mental health issues are often a major concern for persons with aphasia and their families. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, among others, are common reactions to the losses that aphasia brings and the impact it has on family and other…

Sleep Workshop | Fall 2024

April 30, 2024 General, News, Psych Clinic, Workshops

Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep? Not sure what habits to incorporate into a nighttime routine? The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic is offering an Adult Sleep Workshop that will provide a structured and supportive…

MARI Celebrates New Office Space with Community Open House

April 1, 2024 General, News

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI), recently relocated our mental health offices to 210 S. 5th Ave in downtown Ann Arbor. To welcome the community to the new space and to celebrate the move to our building, MARI hosted an…

ASD Feeding Program

March 22, 2024 General, News, Services, UCCF

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is excited to share news about the feeding program for ASD* clients. The feeding program uses empirically supported behavioral strategies to address feeding concerns. A BCBA* will work one on one…

UCLL 2023 Fundraising Summary

February 28, 2024 General, News, UCLL, UMAP

Aphasia is a multifaceted condition. Not only does it affect language, but it also has a strong impact on mental health. Depression, anxiety, and other reactions can impact both the person with aphasia and their family relationships and quality of…

UMAP and NAA host webinar on Intensive, Comprehensive Aphasia Programs

February 23, 2024 General, News, UMAP

In June 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) and the National Aphasia Association (NAA) partnered together to host a webinar.  This webinar, part of the NAA’s monthly series called ‘Ask the Expert’, focused on Intensive, Comprehensive Aphasia Programs…

Strengthening Skills: Adult ADHD Group

February 13, 2024 ADHD, General, Group Therapy, News, Psych Clinic, Workshops

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) Psychological Clinic at U-M is offering an Adult ADHD Skills Group that will provide a structured and supportive environment to help people learn and practice essential skills for managing ADHD-related challenges. Specifically, the group…

Going Blue for Brandi | Brandi’s Story

February 5, 2024 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Family has always been a central value for Brandi Garden. For over 30 years, she focused on raising two children and building a life with her husband, Doug.  She remained close to her family, including her sister, aunts, uncles, and…