by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
You may have been in the situation where you knew that another person was in great distress but you didn’t know what to say or do. There is one answer that is always correct. Listen. Listen, listen, listen. Listening is the greatest gift you can give... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Addictions, Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Susan Campbell I had the pleasure of hearing you Mary Ellen Copeland speak at the Pittsburgh Recovery conference on September 11. I have never written to a speaker before but felt so comfortable hearing you speak about your experiences that I thought I’d give... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Did you know that bad things that have happened to you in your life can cause or worsen mental health challenges? There is more and more research confirming the strong connection between traumatic life events and mental health issues. If you feel this is true for you,... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Addictions, Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Families, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Richard Hart Excerpt from WRAP Plus chapter on Post-Crisis Planning Returning to your everyday, healthy diet after a Crisis may require some assistance. A trip to the grocery store is often a task that must be undertaken the first day home. One person told me that... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 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, Wellness Toolbox
by Diane Miller I first heard about the WRAP/Wellness Recovery Action Plan at a conference. The presenter left a contact number to obtain free booklets on the WRAP and other topics. The books were very informative in a lot of areas and it helped me put a very rough... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts
When you think about your recovery journey, what comes to mind? WRAP, wellness tools, your support system perhaps. What about personal responsibility? You could have the best support structure, WRAP and peer support – it won’t truly help your recovery...