June 19, 2020
Over the past year, our team at UCF RESTORES has worked to grow the organization in new, unique and meaningful ways. From expanding our scope of services to further reach communities in need to forging new partnerships that are already paving the way for revolutionary change, our impact has expanded even further as we continue […]
May 14, 2020
Thoughts of suicide and self-harm are not uncommon, especially in these unprecedented times. In fact, studies show that coronavirus (COVID-19) could take the lives of 75,000 Americans through “deaths of despair.” So, now more than ever, talking about suicidal ideation is critically important. In the next installment of our Wellness Education Series, UCF RESTORES’ David […]
May 11, 2020
Amid the spread of COVID-19, times have certainly changed … but that doesn’t mean the quality of connections with your loved ones should, too. In the next installment of our Wellness Education Series, Dr. Deborah Beidel sits down with UCF RESTORES’ David Rozek, Ph.D., to discuss how we can maintain or rekindle relationships to promote […]
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 […]
