by Alan Marzilli | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, famously sang, “All I’m asking is for a little respect.” Feeling respected is an important part of wellness, and sometimes it takes a little self-advocacy to get that R-E-S-P-E-C-T. In fact, respect is often the main goal...
by Alan Marzilli | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Justice Involvement, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how WRAP can help young people and their families adjust to the back-to-school season. But what about when it’s a more mature adult who’s heading back to class? WRAP can help there, too! More and more adults are returning...
by Sarah Farmer | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Post-Crisis Plan, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Healthy, effective communication is what nourishes connection, empathy, and support. Communicating effectively is also a vital way you can embody personal responsibility and self-advocacy—two of WRAP’s key concepts. You and I are each responsible for effectively... by Niki Miller | May 4, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Implementation & Evidence, Justice Involvement, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Veterans, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
This article is the second in a four-part series that discusses some of the benefits a Wellness Recovery Action Plan can offer people with addictions, summarizes the components of my plan, and shares examples of ways I have applied them to my recovery. These examples... by Sarah Farmer | Feb 2, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
My first newsletter article, The First Step in a Life-Long Journey to Wellness, ended with a call for your advice about staying motivated to keep up with your Daily Maintenance Plan. You sent in some great ideas, and a couple of comments on Facebook and via email... by Kristen King | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Copeland Center’s Mentoring for Re-Entering Summit in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Although I’ve been a fan of WRAP for many years, this was my first Copeland Center event. When I first sat down to write this...