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June is Aphasia Awareness Month
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness, education, support, and understanding about the communication disorder, aphasia. Imagine waking up from a stroke to realize you have survived, only to discover part of you is still…
Jun 14, 2021
Dr. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., Welcomed as New Director of UCCF
Dr. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., has accepted the position of permanent director of the University Center for Child and Family (UCCF) at the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI). Dr. Hunter has been the interim UCCF director since February 2020. In that…
Apr 21, 2021
UCCF’s Erin Hunter: The Pressures of Motherhood in the Pandemic
In the midst of the pandemic, parents have been faced with the challenge of balancing personal and professional life. In addition to the work strains, studies have found that women were disproportionately affected by mental load and impacts on daily…
Mar 12, 2021
UCCF’s Erin Hunter: On How to Help Your Kids Cope with Pandemic Stress
Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided expert advice on parenting during the pandemic, particularly as children transition back into in-person learning. In the conversation with Michigan Radio’s…
Mar 9, 2021
MARI 2020 Annual Report Now Available
What impact did MARI have on the community during fiscal year 2020? What were the most sought-after services? What did recent trainees have to say about our programs? Find out in the newly released MARI FY2020 Annual Report. “Of course,…
Feb 5, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group
The University Psychological Clinic‘s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has shifted to virtual and will continue to be offered throughout the year. This group is designed to help participants address a variety of challenges related to emotional regulation and treatment-resistant mental…
Oct 20, 2020
Expert Advice: On How to Parent in a Pandemic and Being a Good Example
Parenting is not easy business. Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided actionable advice for parents, particularly those who may be feeling frayed around the edges or burnt…
Oct 13, 2020
New! Virtual Intensive, Comprehensive Aphasia Program Now Available
The pandemic may mean staying distant and staying home, but it doesn’t mean your aphasia recovery has to stop. The University of Michigan Aphasia Program is inviting Michigan residents to continue the work through a new program: the UMAP virtual…
Aug 6, 2020
MARI Anti-Racism Statement: Solidarity and Action for Equality
Far too often, individuals in our society, under the guise of protecting the community, enact violence upon people of color, such us in the brutal and horrific killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, and Alton Sterling.…
Jun 8, 2020
Expert Interview: Anxiety in Kids and Yourself During Coronavirus
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…
Apr 17, 2020