by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
We all experience sudden, unexpected events in our lives that we have not planned for and that require extra effort for keeping ourselves well. Re-evaluating your Wellness Tools during these difficult times can help to keep you out of crisis. Read more about how the... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
You can never have too many Wellness Tools! With the holiday season upon us, take a moment to review your Toolbox and add some helpful Wellness Tools to help manage this fast-paced time of year. The holiday season is here and it can be common for our lives get busier... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The Wellness Toolbox is the cornerstone of WRAP. As the seasons change and the days shorten, taking time to review your list of Wellness Tools can help to boost your wellbeing. Many people fear the onset of winter because, as the days shorten, they feel less and less... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The Wellness Toolbox is the cornerstone of developing a WRAP and a key wellness resource. It is an ever-expanding list of tools – actions, activities and behaviors – that you can use to develop the action plans that are part of each section of WRAP. For many people,... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 3, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Marie Finegan, MS Marie Finegan, MS is Dr. Copeland’s granddaughter. She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is an incredibly effective addictions counselor. She teaches and lives WRAP. Building and maintaining your Wellness Toolbox is a key tool in... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Building a strong support system is only successful when you are able to maintain a support team. As many of you may know, I am in the process of rewriting and updating Wellness Recovery Action Plan & Peer Support. This has reminded me of the importance of having...