July 27, 2018
UCF RESTORES recently hosted HG2 Emergency Lighting and Florida Highway Patrol. HG2 was here to discuss future partnership opportunities on how they can help UCF RESTORES continue to provide Trauma Management Therapy to the community. FHP came to hear more about our REACT training. REACT (Recognize. Evaluate. Advocate. Coordinate. Track) is designed to introduce, […]
July 11, 2018
Dr. Sandra Neer, Clinical Services Director of UCF RESTORES, hosted a continuing education workshop for the Florida Psychological Association. The course aimed to inform community providers about Trauma Management Therapy, a therapeutic process that aids in the treatment of individuals, including Veterans and First Responders, who are dealing with PTSD as a result of their […]
July 11, 2018
The Palm Bay Firefighters Benevolent hosted Healing 4 Heroes on May 25, 2018 in support of UCF RESTORES. This event featured live music, food, and a silent auction in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. All proceeds from the event were donated to UCF RESTORES in efforts to support ongoing treatment for first responders and veterans […]
July 11, 2018
QLatinx hosted a training for UCF RESTORES titled Understanding Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Course content focused on terminology commonly used in the LGBTQ+ community, historical events that perpetuated the LGBTQ+ movement, and deconstructing sex, gender, and orientation binaries. While UCF RESTORES fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion, assessing our understanding of the evolving needs […]
June 13, 2018
With grant, UCF clinic treating PTSD to expand A $10 million grant is allowing a local program aimed at helping veterans to greatly expand its reach…
April 18, 2018
Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, a strong supporter of UCF RESTORES and a primary force behind state funding, recently visited our PTSD treatment clinic. We discussed our ability to treat Pulse Survivors and the LGBTQ+ community, at no cost, due to his continued support and advocacy.
April 13, 2018
The UCF RESTORES team provided outreach and resources for some of healthcare’s most pervasive problems at Mega Health Jam. As mentors and subject matter experts, we worked with gaming experts to develop games that will improve behavioral health care for trauma and anxiety disorders. Developing these “serious games” could also allow effective treatments to reach […]
April 4, 2018
Dr. Clint Bowers received a Pegasus Professor Award at the Founders’ Day Honors Convocation, which celebrates outstanding academic achievements of the University of Central Florida’s faculty members and students. As we recognize these achievements, we remember the efforts of those women and men who made this university a reality, and we prepare for the accomplishments […]
April 2, 2018
UCF RESTORES received the Marchioli Collective Impact Innovation Award for Spring 2018. Dr. Deborah Beidel was recognized for developing and implementing an innovative program, initiative or project that is helping the University of Central Florida achieve the priority metrics from the Collective Impact Strategic Plan. This award was created to recognize and celebrate individual or […]
March 20, 2018
The UCF RESTORES team attended the Clinician Awareness Program hosted by the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative. Hearing personal stories from these courageous individuals always provides a sense of purpose and motivation when it comes to helping support the mental wellness of our first responders.
