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 14, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Families, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The first step in developing your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan, is to develop a Wellness Toolbox. This is a listing of things you have done in the past, or could do, to help yourself stay well, and things you could do to help yourself feel better when you are... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 12, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Signs that Things are Breaking Down
In my work I sometimes feel that there is an epidemic of low self-esteem. Even people who seem to be very sure of themselves will admit to having low self-esteem that often makes them unhappy, or keeps them from doing some of the things they want to do, being the kind... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 10, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics, WRAP Programs & Groups
By: Kathyann Corl Editor: Kathyann Corl, is a Community Relations Coordinator for Keystone Community Mental Health, and a mentor for our Recovery Specialist program (peer support). She uses WRAP for herself. Our story Keystone Community Mental Health (KCMHS) is a part... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down
I feel very strongly that anyone who has ever had mental health difficulties needs to develop for themselves, while they are well, a crisis plan such as the one that follows. This plan allows us to maintain some degree of control over our lives even when it feels like...