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U-M Aphasia Program Reunion and Social Hour – April 2020

April 23, 2020 Events, General, UCLL, UMAP

We’d love to hear from and see you during the first U-M Aphasia Program reunion and social hour gathering. Plan to join UMAP at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23 for the first U-M Aphasia Program virtual social gathering. We are…

Expert Interview: Anxiety in Kids and Yourself During Coronavirus

April 17, 2020 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

UPDATE: Dr. Hunter did a follow up interview with PBS’s One Detroit on April 15, several weeks into the shelter-in-place order. The interview, featuring her tips and suggestions for staying mentally healthy as a family, can be seen here: Family…

MARI Offering Mental Health Consultations for Essential Workers

April 16, 2020 General, News, Services

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is supporting the mental health needs of essential workers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free 30-minute wellness consultations that will be scheduled within one to two business days of the…

Now Accepting: Credit Card Payments Online

April 15, 2020 General, News, Services

MARI is now able to accept online credit card payments for client services. Payments can be made through the secure online payment site, accessible through the MARI “Pay My Bill” link available on all webpages in the top menu bar.…

Coronavirus Resources – Week of March 23, 2020

March 24, 2020 General

We will continue to add resources to the MARI website as necessary to help everyone get through the pandemic. Each week we will develop a new list to keep things fresh and organized. Links do not indicate endorsements. Click a…

What Michigan ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Order Means for MARI Clients

March 23, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all non-essential Michigan businesses and operations to temporarily suspend in-person operations. ‘Essential’ is defined as businesses that are necessary to sustain or protect life. As…

Kids and Coronavirus: Common Concerns and Ways to Address Them

March 21, 2020 News, Parenting, UCCF

What if my family gets sick? What if I miss my friends? What happens to my future?  Dr. Erin Hunter is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in a variety of evidence-based psychotherapies for children, adolescents, and families, including parent…

Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Resources and Tools

March 17, 2020 News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

Be prepared but not panicked. Hope for the best, but get ready for the worst. Stay steady and strong in the face of uncertainty. Keep your cool to keep family and loved ones protected. These sayings sound great and are…

MARI Response to Coronavirus COVID-19

March 17, 2020 News

Updated 2:30 p.m., March 23, 2020 The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) will remain open for service provided via teletherapy and remotely during the Michigan Stay Home executive order. Updated 6 a.m., March 20, 2020 The University Center for Language…

CANCELLED: Parenting Through Separation and Divorce – April 2020

April 1, 2020 Events, News, Parenting, UCCF

Please note, the University Center for the Child and Family free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are planning to host the workshop as scheduled in…