by Sarah Farmer | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Sample WRAP Plans, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
June is Pride Month in the United States, an occasion to honor and celebrate the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Many other countries hold Pride celebrations throughout the year, too. Yet there are some countries where homosexuality remains illegal, and the lives of...
by Lynn Miller | Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, WRAP Publications & Events
By Lynn Miller, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator I am one of those individuals who tends to commit to way too many requests in my professional life. It’s not because I can’t say no; most times it’s because I love the work and introducing WRAP to others. However, what...
by Sarah Farmer | May 18, 2022 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
Today, May 19, is Mental Health Action Day around the world. To celebrate, we have a gift for you! We developed a new booklet called WRAP: Five Key Concepts to Guide Your Path to Wellness. It’s free and you can download today! You are welcome to share a copy...
by Sarah Farmer | Apr 14, 2022 | Addictions, Blog, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Implementation & Evidence, Justice Involvement, Mental Health, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox
Sometimes life gives you a second chance, and you must choose wisely what you do with it. But one in three adults in the United States has a criminal record, as do millions of people around the world. This record limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and...
by Sarah Farmer | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, Developmental Distinctions, Elements of WRAP, Families, For Facilitators, Key Concepts, Wellness Toolbox
Do you or does someone in your life have a developmental disability (DD)? DDs are a group of physical, learning, language, or behavior conditions that impact development. The symptoms of the condition must be present in childhood years to be considered a DD and are...
by Sarah Farmer | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
Creating art is a powerful way to connect to our deepest emotions and self. Anyone can create art! The trick is letting go of self-judgment and caring more about the process of creativity than whether the creation is “good enough.” Like with any wellness tool, the...