May 7, 2020
At one point or another, nearly all of us fall into the trap of saying, “I was too busy for this today; I’ll take care of it tomorrow.” But, when it comes to self-care – especially in times of heightened stress and anxiety – procrastination can be massively detrimental to our mental well-being. In the […]
May 6, 2020
In the 2020 edition of Florida Firefighter Magazine, UCF RESTORES Fire/EMS Outreach Coordinator and Ret. Maitland Fire Chief Kim Neisler breaks down the unique stressors our first responders bravely face every day, the dedicated resources available to support them and the importance of “breaking through the culture of silence.” Click on the image below to […]
May 4, 2020
So much has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic, but, with planning and intention, you can stay connected with the areas of life that have brought (and can continue to bring) you joy, reducing stress in the process. In the next installment of our Wellness Education Series, Dr. Deborah Beidel is joined by UCF RESTORES Director […]
April 30, 2020
Did you know anger can actually be a healthy emotion? Well, to a certain degree, it can – if you learn how to manage it effectively. In the next installment of our Wellness Education Series, UCF RESTORES Clinician Keith Smith joins Dr. Deborah Beidel to break down the topics of anger and frustration, explore how […]
April 27, 2020
As we continue to navigate the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), routines and structure carefully built to support our children, families and teachers have been stripped away. Fortunately, there are a variety of strategies and tactics that can be effectively and quickly applied at home to regain a sense of normalcy. In the next installment of […]
April 23, 2020
While certain stressors can be avoided or eliminated entirely in our daily lives, there are many things – especially now – that are not fully in our control and can lead to a pile-up on our “mental plate.” Fortunately, there are tactics that you can start using right now that move beyond traditional coping mechanisms […]
April 20, 2020
Are you having trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up feeling like you didn’t get a wink of rest? In the third installment of our Wellness Education Series, UCF RESTORES Mental Health Clinician Chloe Findley joins Dr. Deborah Beidel to explore a variety of practices and habits – known as sleep hygiene – that can […]
April 16, 2020
We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. While the challenges faced by our frontline heroes – including first responders and medical personnel – are not the same as what those quarantined at home may experience, that doesn’t change the fact that lives, families and communities are all affected in unique ways due to this […]
April 16, 2020
In the second installment of our Wellness Education Series, UCF RESTORES Mental Health Clinician Michelle Rehbein joins Dr. Deborah Beidel to explore the various sources of stress and anxiety, as well as the impact substance and alcohol use can have on our ability to safeguard our mental health during heightened times. Please continue to join […]
April 13, 2020
In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, UCF RESTORES is opening the virtual doors to a variety of no-cost, tech-based solutions and resources designed to promote connectivity in a time of isolation. Programs include a statewide database of culturally competent mental health providers, the roll-out of telehealth clinical services and the launch of the UCF RESTORES […]
