Category Archive

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…

Adult ASD Workshop Spring 2024

January 24, 2024 Events, General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, Workshops

Have you wondered if you have an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? This workshop, presented by the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) mental health clinics, is to help educate adults who suspect they may have ASD. The online workshop also…

Singing Again After Aphasia | Bruce’s Story

December 20, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

“Would you wear a helmet, please? You really need to get a helmet.” “Why? I know, but the good ones are expensive.” “To protect your head. It’s your head.” “I’ll think about it.” These words would haunt Bruce and Jeanne…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Workshop – Spring & Summer 2024

January 9, 2024 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce virtual workshops each month. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. All upcoming sessions are scheduled for 11…

MARI Mental Health Services are Moving!

December 18, 2023 Events, General, News, Services

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) Mental Health services, provided by the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) and the University Psychological Clinic (Psych Clinic), are moving physical office spaces on Dec. 18, 2023. We will be closed…

UMAP Discusses Impact of Aphasia On Families

October 25, 2023 General, News, UCLL, UMAP

On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) hosted a virtual presentation with the National Aphasia Association (NAA).  Dr. Carol Persad, director of UMAP and the University Center for Language and Literacy, discussed the impact of…

MARI Trainee Graduation – Fall 2023

September 14, 2023 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently celebrated our class of 2022-23 student trainees.  In August 2023, MARI staff gathered at March View Meadows park to celebrate the graduates and their accomplishments. Food was served and each graduate received a…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop – Fall 2023

October 10, 2023 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce virtual workshops each month. Separation or divorce is difficult to handle in general — when children are in the mix, it becomes that much…

MARI Outreach in August 2023

September 12, 2023 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

In August 2023, 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…

Waking Up With Aphasia | Al’s Story

September 7, 2023 General, News, Success Story, UCLL, UMAP

Waking up in an intensive care unit (ICU) would be a scary experience for anyone. Waking up in an ICU and not being able to speak? Even scarier.  Al and Gretchen (photo courtesy of Gretchen). In 2020, Al and Gretchen…