by Mary Ellen Copeland | Dec 30, 2015 | Blog, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
By Gina Calhoun What we say is not always what others hear. Words and phrases can hold different meanings or interpretations for everyone, which is why active listening is so important. I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas . . . The Weather Outside is Frightful . . .... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Developmental Distinctions, Families, Implementation & Evidence, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The Vermont Project for rehabilitation of chronic schizophrenic patients reports an unusual degree of success. The nature of its program , its operation, and the factors involved in its success are presented. Emphasis is placed on the need for “faith, hope and... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 10, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, WRAP Programs & Groups
By Ken Braiterman We started introducing WRAP at New Hampshire Hospital about three years ago. Acceptance by the medical staff has grown steadily, and they recommend it to patients. However, part of our agreement with the hospital is that WRAP can never be REQUIRED. I... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 10, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Programs & Groups
By: Vicki Stull My name is Vicki Stull. I live in Great Falls, Montana. I am a Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) user, facilitator and advanced trainer. Mary Ellen presented a workshop at a conference in Great Falls in 2000. I was just beginning to recover from... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Mardicus When I was about nine years old, I would watch my dad play chess with my uncles every weekend. At the time I never understood why he would never play a game with me, he would say, “Son, go find a friend and learn the game, and when you think you might have...