by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Families
When we think of family, we may think of the traditional family – Mom, Dad and children who live, work and play together, however, family is a much broader concept. It may be family as a group of individuals who may or may not live together and may or may not be... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, Children & Teens, Daily Plan, Developmental Distinctions, Elements of WRAP, Families, WRAP Publications & Events
WRAP for People with Developmental Distinctions is a very special book. It was inspired by and written in close consultation with a group of phenomenal people—people who live with developmental distinctions every day. Rachel, Nikki, Sue and Christopher supplied... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Families, Justice Involvement, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Kenneth Gilbert, MD, Dr. Gilbert is a Board Certified Psychiatrist whose practice is in Illinois What I know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at this point in my life is a lot different than what I knew about PTSD when I was a newly minted Board... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 3, 2012 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Facilitator Training, Families, For Facilitators, Justice Involvement, Mental Health, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Institute at the Alternatives Conference 2012 I was standing behind our exhibit table at the Alternatives 2012 Conference. The room was filled with small groups of people, walking along, chatting with each other, stopping to inquire about an exhibit. In the midst of... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jan 3, 2006 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Developmental Distinctions, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, Families, For Facilitators, Justice Involvement, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D Publish Date: January 2006 Contextual Essay Involuntary Commitment and Recovery: An Innovative Mental Health Peer Support Program Mary Ellen Copeland Union Institute & University, Learner #536222 January, 2006 Contextual... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 2, 2001 | Blog, Children & Teens, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Families, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Peer Support is an essential part of getting well and staying well for many people. By finding and joining a support group that meets your needs, you can expand your circle of support and have a safe place where you can talk with others about your hopes, your...