Social Skills Archives - Mary A. Rackham Institute

MARI comes to KidZone, Kids have a Blast!

June 25, 2019 News

The Mary A. Rackham Institute’s University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) and the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) brought the magic of beloved children’s book characters Elephant and Piggie to the KidZone Tent at the Ann…

Self-Compassion: How Being Nice to Yourself is Bigger than it Sounds

January 1, 1970 Events, General, News

Self-compassion, while sometimes underestimated, can be an effective, research-backed approach to addressing mental health challenges. It has been used and widely studied in different fields — for example as a means of helping nurses deal with job-related stress and anxiety,…

Free ADHD and Learning Disabilities Workshop – Winter 2017

February 27, 2017 Events, News

Our popular free workshop series focused on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities returns! The workshops are offered over the course of three weeks and focus on practical tips, resources, and guidance for supporting and advocating for children…

Staying Social with Aphasia Cards

October 29, 2015 General, News

Check out our new Staying Social with Aphasia Cards! Colorful cardstock cards with tips, the names and contact information for national and local organizations, activities and learning tools for those with aphasia. If you have aphasia, it is important to…