In the Community

At UCF RESTORES®, we not only strongly believe in the power of peer support, we’ve witnessed it firsthand. Through REACT, our peer support training program, we’ve worked with thousands of first responders to help our front-line heroes learn how to recognize signs of emotional distress in others, offer peer-level support and effectively coordinate follow up […]

At UCF RESTORES®, we not only strongly believe in the power of peer support, we’ve witnessed it firsthand. Through REACT, our peer support training program, we’ve worked with thousands of first responders to help our front-line heroes learn how to recognize signs of emotional distress in others, offer peer-level support and effectively coordinate follow up […]

At UCF RESTORES®, we not only strongly believe in the power of peer support, we’ve witnessed it firsthand. Through REACT, our peer support training program, we’ve worked with thousands of first responders to help our front-line heroes learn how to recognize signs of emotional distress in others, offer peer-level support and effectively coordinate follow up […]

Due to the current pressure and demand placed on our medical and emergency service fields during COVID-19, UCF RESTORES is now offering no-cost, single session consultations to those individuals seeking a space to discuss the unique and ongoing stressors they are experiencing. WHO? Frontline health care workers, medical professionals and first responders impacted by COVID-19. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]