by Mary Jaffe | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, News
If you’re like me, you know the importance of self-care. Maybe it is even a resolution of yours for 2021. However, knowing the value of self-care doesn’t necessarily translate into practicing it. I find it often fits into that big category of easier said than done....
by Mary Jaffe | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, News, Post-Crisis Plan
It’s nearly the end of one very unexpected year! As everyone knows, 2020 was filled with challenges and changes throughout the year, and they just keep on coming. As you read in Mary Ellen Copeland’s article last month, 2020 caused her to make changes to her WRAP. I...
by Mary Jaffe | Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, News
I was on a webinar this week that asked participants, “How have you been feeling during the pandemic?” The four choices were: Very good: Not experiencing much stress and feel mentally healthy Somewhat good: I am struggling to manage stress but have good days, too Not...
by Mary Jaffe | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, News, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
For many of us, it’s back-to-school season for our kids (or for ourselves, if we are teachers or students), whether that means on-campus learning, virtual classrooms, hybrid learning, or homeschooling. For others, fall brings back memories of school and may spark the...
by Mary Jaffe | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, News
I don’t know about you, but these days I have both my WRAP and a new COVID WRAP. I’ve tweaked—or in some cases made major changes to—a number of things from what had been my WRAP to one that feels more appropriate for the current time. Some of the adjustments...
by WRAP and Recovery Books | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, News, Post-Crisis Plan, WRAP Publications & Events
Many of us are feeling rather restless and isolated right now. This is truly a time of unusual stress and social isolation. At these times, it is easy to start feeling down, stop reaching out to others, and feel less hope that life can get better. Because of these...