

Carol Bailey Floyd is a Retired Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator and Former Director of Programs, Mental Health Recovery and WRAP


Thinking Outside the Standard Wellness Toolbox?
[Editor’s note] What are the things that make YOU feel well, happy, calm, peaceful, joyful, relaxed, and all the other good feelings? You probably have a list of favorite go-to activities, songs, and relaxation techniques for improving your mood and staying...
I Am Not My Mother
Carol Bailey Floyd, Certified WRAP Facilitator, author of the blog Celebrate Possibilities My mother, Mildred Perry Bailey, had her first psychotic episode when I was 17 years old. She was taken away in an ambulance. I was terrified that I would never see her again....
Looking for a New Wellness Tool? Try a Waterless Bath!
Toolbox Tune-up When’s the last time you added to your wellness toolbox? Most regular toolboxes have a hammer, screwdrivers, and a wrench. Likewise, you probably have a few wellness tools that never change and are used often. These are your foundational tools. But...
Sleep as a Wellness Tool — ZZZ . . .
By Carol Bailey Floyd A good night’s sleep is a vital part of an effective and fulfilling life. Good sleeping habits are powerful wellness tools. Lack of sleep can make us groggy, forgetful, and off-balance. We can find it difficult to function in many aspects of...