by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan
I remember coming home from the hospital feeling great, and as soon as I got there I was bombarded with loneliness, other peoples problems, and all the stuff that probably helped put me in the hospital to begin with [less the drugs and alcohol]. Many of us have found... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Programs & Groups
Strong values and ethics are the cornerstones of Mary Ellen Copeland’s work and the Copeland Center’s trainings. Facilitators must understand these ethics before leading Mental Health Recovery and WRAP groups and workshops to insure a supportive environment for... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 29, 2015 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, News
Since WRAP was developed in 1997 it has spread all over the world and continues to grow everyday as a tool to enrich and empower lives. Stories have been shared, friendships formed and communities built. People have reclaimed their lives and have become the way they... by Judith Cook | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Implementation & Evidence, Post-Crisis Plan, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Programs & Groups
Although the concept of recovery from a mental illness is relatively new (Deegan, 1988), people with mental health difficulties have been self-managing and functioning in the community long before the idea of recovery became popularized (Harding, Brooks, Ashikaga,... by WRAP and Recovery Books | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog
Many, many people are undertaking the arduous task of reducing and eliminating psychiatric medications and rebuilding their lives. The following are some resources that may be helpful in making those difficult choices. Related Articles A Reminder of Education and Self... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers
In a recent peer counseling session with a friend, we came up with the idea of Mini-WRAP’s for Special Times. I was sharing my frustration with trying to recover from a serious medical procedure along with the challenge of moving–both of these making...