by Alan Marzilli | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Physical activity is an important part of wellness—not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Research has long shown the benefits of exercise in improving mood, particularly for older adults and people diagnosed with depression. Many people include...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 9, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Implementation & Evidence, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths are increasing worldwide, and the U.S. government recently declared opioid addiction to be a public health emergency. The federal response includes training addictions professionals, improving access to treatment in remote...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Public allegations of sexual harassment and assault against powerful figures in the entertainment industry and politics have been all over American news outlets for months, and even more so in the last few weeks. Those who came forward to speak out inspired thousands...
by Alan Marzilli | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
It seems like Halloween decorations get more and more elaborate with each passing year. Gone are the days of mostly hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, with maybe some fake tombstones and skeletons here and there. Now, stores sell animated zombies that pop up and startle...
by Alan Marzilli | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Families, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Last week, we talked about how the change in seasons—longer or shorter days and increased or decreased physical activity—can have a major influence on our moods and how WRAP can help. This week, we’re focusing on the question “What about those of us who live with...
by Alan Marzilli | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
When you hear the terms “solstice” and “equinox,” you might think of ancient rituals or changing seasons. But do you know what these terms mean? We’ve just experienced the September equinox, which is when the sun passes directly over the earth’s equator. (It also...