by Sarah Farmer | May 10, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Mental Health, Wellbeing
By Sarah Farmer, M.A., Certified WRAP Facilitator Is your wellness truly one of your top priorities? Really think about your answer. Do you actively live your WRAP, plan daily self-care, and give yourself the same respect and time you give to others? If not,...
by Kurt Danysh | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Stressors & Triggers, Wellbeing, WRAP Programs & Groups
April is Second Chance Month in the United States, a time for communities to rally together to support people who have been incarcerated and have rejoined society. Although the article below focuses on the U.S. criminal justice system, for change to be sustained, a...
by Sarah Farmer | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Mental Health
By Sarah Farmer, M.A., Certified WRAP Facilitator I became an official WRAPer a couple of years ago. After Seminar I, I read every WRAP product available. I created my own WRAP and one with my daughter. But, in all honestly, I didn’t live it very well. I put it on a...
by Lisa St. George | Feb 8, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Mental Health, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Wellbeing
Early in my use of WRAP, it occurred to me that my therapist might want a copy so she could see my wellness tools, stressors/triggers, early warning signs, crisis plan, etc. I’m a very private person, so I’d only shared it with my husband and my one supporter at that...
by Carol Bailey Floyd | Jan 25, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, Mental Health
Having a WRAP that is really active is a wonderful demonstration of fun as an empowering and constructive force. There’s room for enjoyment all the way through WRAP—from wellness tools right through the post-crisis section. Doing entertaining, cheerful, and fun things...
by Lynn Miller | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Happy 2023! Many of us look to the new year with new hope, which is one of the key concepts of WRAP. Maybe your hopes include planning a career change or retirement, taking more time for your physical or emotional health, working on relationships, trying something...