Signs that Things are Breaking Down Posts
by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 19, 2016 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Families, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
As certain health issues are noticeably on the rise, the correlation between diet and wellness has become more apparent. Making sure to incorporate the right foods as Wellness Tools into your daily diet is key to staying well. When my kids were teens, there was a song... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Mental Health, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
At this most difficult time when our nation is once again grieving, I would like to share with you this letter from my friend Tim Field, in response to my question, “What can we do?” Dear Mary Ellen, I feel worse today than I have in a long time. Not depressed but... by Mary Ellen Copeland | May 4, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Mindfulness is a simple, safe, free and non-invasive, yet powerful self-help technique that can be used to feel better and to stay well. It can be successfully and easily used in all kinds of situations. Although you may find it difficult at first, with daily practice... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Mar 30, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Justice Involvement, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Your Wellness Toolbox, the cornerstone of your WRAP, is a list of tools you use to help yourself feel better and to stay well. This article addresses having tools for especially difficult and unexpected situations. I have them in the When Things are Breaking Down... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, For Facilitators, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
by Sandra Tait Support does not just happen in a 1-on-1 or face to face setting anymore. Technology is now a Wellness Tool that can work for you to help you stay well – even in difficult situations. Read Sandra’s story below about how technology plays a... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jan 18, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox
Following is an excerpt from WRAP for Life. Sometimes in spite of your best efforts, you may feel worse. The situation could develop slowly or suddenly. You may feel very uncomfortable. You may be obsessed with thoughts of ending your life. It may be that an illness...