by WRAP and Recovery Books | Aug 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Justice Involvement, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
When I was at my lowest point in life, an angel came into my life and offered me a WRAP class. I had been in jail, arrested for a psychiatric offense after being enrolled in graduate school. I never thought anything like that could happen to me. I had a psychotic... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Aug 6, 2015 | Blog, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
In 1997 when people with lived experience worked together to develop WRAP, we had an earnest discussion of identifying and responding to triggers. It was decided by the group that we shouldn’t spend a lot of time “catastrophizing”, thinking of all of... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan
When you are dealing with challenges in your own life, educate yourself about the possible causes of these issues, and what can be done to relieve and eliminate them. Begin by identifying issues you want to work on. Then use the ideas in this article to educate... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan
The new and improved www.MentalHealthRecovery.com website is now live! MentalHealthRecovery.com is the official WRAP website and it is now easy to navigate and find the WRAP information you’re looking for. Find out all important new features and get helpful tips and... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Below are tips from our Facebook friends, when asked “What do you do to get yourself out of the hardest times?” Art. I like to make cards with quotes and flowers. Coloring helps me get out of my head and brings me peace. Wait! Music! I take an Ai Chi...