by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers
The holidays used to be very hard for me. I worried a lot about them. I was afraid I would be alone and that I would feel discouraged and depressed. Then I decided to be more proactive and make sure I enjoyed the holidays. The first thing I did was make a plan for a... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, Children & Teens, Daily Plan, Developmental Distinctions, Elements of WRAP, Families, WRAP Publications & Events
WRAP for People with Developmental Distinctions is a very special book. It was inspired by and written in close consultation with a group of phenomenal people—people who live with developmental distinctions every day. Rachel, Nikki, Sue and Christopher supplied... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog, Children & Teens, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, WRAP Publications & Events
WRAP a Powerful Personal Guide for Life Mary Ellen Copeland writes, “When you are young, it’s a great time to learn how to take care of yourself and how to help yourself feel better. WRAP can become a tool to be used throughout life to stay well, to recover if needed,... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Signs that Things are Breaking Down
by Dick Peterson [Reprinted by permission from the Northwest Herald – June 26, 2014] What is hope? Hope gives wind to our sails, lift to our wings, lightness to our hearts. Hope is always around the next corner when we can’t see it. Hope is ever-present. In “Les... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Apr 1, 2014 | Blog, Implementation & Evidence, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The April, 2014 Psychiatric Services Online Journal included a review of research on peer involvement in delivering services to persons with mental health challenges. This study was sponsored as part of the SAMHSA funded effort to document evidence based services. The...