Developing and Sustaining Healthy Relationships Through Education For 18 years, UCF has been helping families stay together by teaching couples research-supported techniques focused on effective communication and listening.
UCF Relationship Expert on the Five Love Languages The executive director of UCF’s Marriage and Family Research Institute discusses love languages and suggestions for balancing these expressions in relationships.
12 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas During the Pandemic Lacking inspiration for a date night? The UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute shares a list of virtual and in-person experiences for couples to enjoy.
UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute Receives $9.6 Million Grant The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the UCF Marriage and Family Research Institute a five-year, $9.6 million grant to research the…
Marriage and Family Research Institute Names New Executive Director UCF’s Marriage and Family Research Institute named Naomi Wheeler as its new executive director this month. Wheeler takes over from Andrew Daire, who co-founded the…
Celebrating 10 Years of Building Better Relationships A few months into their marriage, Deltona newlyweds Chara and Tarell Johnson faced some of the challenges familiar to relationships, such as difficulty communicating and…
To Mind Your Health, Minimize Your Stress The University of Central Florida’s Marriage and Family Research Institute and theDepartment of Health in Orange County are partnering to promote Stress Awareness Month and…
Institute Offers Couples Workshops Valentine’s Day may be over, but couples can still get a spring cleaning on their relationships by attending one of March’s Couples Café workshops hosted…
‘Pets for Vets’ event supports veterans, reduces stress Student Mercedes Falquez visits with Frankie, a 2½-year-old Pomeranian, at Wednesday’s “Pets for Vets” event to support student veterans and help reduce stress during final-exam…