by WRAP and Recovery Books | Aug 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
WRAP has always been a great tool for me. I was first introduced to it in 2009 at a day treatment program. That is where I first began to understand about myself and my process of recovery. I found out the tools that kept me well such as deep breathing, walking, and...
by WRAP and Recovery Books | Aug 23, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Mental Health, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
My name is Sarah and I love WRAP! I have struggled with mental illness since my early teens. I struggled with major depression, self injury and bipolar 2. I was introduced to WRAP by a friend about 5 years ago. My friend said it was so very helpful for her and I...
by WRAP and Recovery Books | Aug 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Justice Involvement, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
When I was at my lowest point in life, an angel came into my life and offered me a WRAP class. I had been in jail, arrested for a psychiatric offense after being enrolled in graduate school. I never thought anything like that could happen to me. I had a psychotic... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
In 1997 when people with lived experience worked together to develop WRAP, we had an earnest discussion of identifying and responding to triggers. It was decided by the group that we shouldn’t spend a lot of time “catastrophizing”, thinking of all of... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan
When you are dealing with challenges in your own life, educate yourself about the possible causes of these issues, and what can be done to relieve and eliminate them. Begin by identifying issues you want to work on. Then use the ideas in this article to educate... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan
The new and improved www.MentalHealthRecovery.com website is now live! MentalHealthRecovery.com is the official WRAP website and it is now easy to navigate and find the WRAP information you’re looking for. Find out all important new features and get helpful tips and...