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UCCF’s Erin Hunter: On How to Help Your Kids Cope with Pandemic Stress

March 9, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

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…

Expert Advice: On How to Parent in a Pandemic and Being a Good Example

October 13, 2020 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

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…

MARI Anti-Racism Statement: Solidarity and Action for Equality

June 8, 2020 General, News

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.…

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…

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…

CANCELLED: 2020 Depression on College Campuses Conference

March 18, 2020 Events, General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF, UCLL

This event has been cancelled. Early registration is now open for the 18th annual Depression on College Campuses Conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The conference, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, is set for March 18-19, 2020. Each…