by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jan 12, 2012 | Blog
Recently, I’ve been spending a lot of time reading the literature on “recovery” from mental illness. Along the way, I’ve been introduced to the writings of Richard Warner and William Anthony, and peer-leaders in the field like Daniel Fisher and Pat Deegan. ... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 9, 2011 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Justice Involvement, Mental Health, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Publications & Events
Mary Ellen Copeland speaks at the Annual Meeting of Vermont Psychiatric Survivors – November 9, 2011, Barre, Vermont We have a lot to celebrate in Vermont right now. The Vermont State Hospital no longer exists. If we play our cards right, this could be a... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Oct 4, 2011 | Blog, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Key Concepts
I am absolutely delighted with this new listing in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. It is the result of many, many years of intensive work and rigorous research. My goal has always been, and continues to be, to get WRAP and... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Aug 2, 2011 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Facilitator Training, For Facilitators, Justice Involvement, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Keynote address from the 1st International WRAP Around the World Conference 2011 Welcome Fellow WRAPers to this great celebration. This is an absolutely incredible celebration of a remarkable achievement. When I was thinking about what to wear for this keynote, I... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Nov 3, 2010 | Blog
Sometimes we can’t see anything good, our entire being feels wrong, and it’s a struggle just to breathe or get out of bed. In response to those who’ve felt this way (in the past or recently), we’d like to share some thoughts from Mary Ellen...