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New Aphasia Zoom Backgrounds Available to Download

September 6, 2022 General, News, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) is excited to share a new digital resource: aphasia zoom backgrounds.  These backgrounds are free to download and use. There are 12 options available and these backgrounds will work for various digital platforms,…

UMAP and Former Clients Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 25, 2022 General, Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) and former UMAP clients Anna and Ryan Teal were recently featured in an article published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). The article was featured as the cover story of Inspire Atlanta, a section in…

NEW FEATURE: Credit Card Payments in MARI Patient Portal

March 9, 2022 General, News

As of March 7, 2022, we have changed how clients make credit card payments for services received at MARI. When we asked clients about their overall experiences with MARI, responses were overwhelmingly positive about the services received and the people…

UCCF’s Erin Hunter: Tips on Talking with Children about Difficult Topics

December 20, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

Traumatic news, amidst the ongoing stress from the pandemic, has made this a crucial and difficult time for parents and their children. Following the events of the school shooting at Oxford High School, many children and teens may be experiencing…

UCCF’s Erin Hunter: Motherhood as a Woman in the Workplace

June 17, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

While maintaining one’s personal and professional life has always been challenging, it has proved to be even more difficult while living through a pandemic. COVID-19 has revealed many pre-existing disparities in some workplaces, with research showing that women are disproportionally…

UCCF’s Erin Hunter: The Pressures of Motherhood in the Pandemic

March 12, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

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…

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…

New! Resources to Help Handle Anxiety and Parenting During Uncertainty

May 11, 2020 News, UCCF

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) has created new resources for parents, families, and individuals to help deal with anxiety and challenges during pandemic times — or any time of uncertainty and stress. The resources are meant…

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…