by Sarah Farmer | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, News
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was December 3, so we at WRAP would like to honor and celebrate the lives of all those with disabilities this month. Life is hard for everyone, but with a disability, it can feel—and be—even harder. This year’s...
by Sarah Farmer | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Post-Crisis Plan, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Healthy, effective communication is what nourishes connection, empathy, and support. Communicating effectively is also a vital way you can embody personal responsibility and self-advocacy—two of WRAP’s key concepts. You and I are each responsible for effectively...
by Sarah Farmer | Jul 6, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, News, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
When selecting your WRAP wellness tools, one of two usually stand out as your go-to favorites. You know—the ones that make you feel better the fastest, have the longest-lasting effect, or are simply the most enjoyable. For me, it’s buying myself a bouquet of flowers... by Sarah Farmer | May 11, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
May is national Mental Health Month, hosted by Mental Health America. The theme for 2017 is Risky Business, or “habits and behaviors that increase the risk of developing or exacerbating mental illnesses, or could be signs of mental health problems themselves.”... by Sarah Farmer | Apr 17, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
I adore spring! It signals a time of renewal and growth, and it fills the world with beauty and color. Seeds that germinated all winter burst out of their dark, protective layer of winter’s hard dirt and begin to bloom. This year, when I saw the first daffodils...