Real stories of wellness in real life
WRAP and Fibromyalgia a Recovery Story
by Catherine Hewitt I had read about WRAP many years ago when I read a book about Fibromyalgia co-authored by Mary Ellen Copeland. It seemed like a good idea. I took parts and applied to my life but didn't formally adopt the program. In June of 2003, I became a widow....
Inspiration Ideation
by Kim Cavanaugh Like most profound insights this article has been born out of struggle and pain. Out of necessity and a conscious choice not to give up when life seemed threatening and hopeless. When all of my doors seemed like they were slamming shut I resisted....
Awakening from Sleep: When the Mind Heals the Brain
by Richard Weingarten , M.A., CPRP “How good can a day be if it begins with getting up in the morning?” Ed Flynn, Ph.D. Getting out of bed and moving in the morning and then facing the day is a challenge for many of us, whether we have psychiatric illnesses or not....
Sandra McQueen-Baker: WRAP Works for Anybody
by Carol Bailey Floyd When Sandra McQueen-Baker, CEO of Fresh Start - Miami-Dade, Inc. in Florida, first heard people talking about WRAP, she knew it was an initiative that could happen. After discussing it with her colleague, Cindy Schwartz, she pitched it to the...
Recipe for Recovery – A Guide to Reducing or Eliminating Psychiatric Medications
Many, many people are undertaking the arduous task of reducing and eliminating psychiatric medications and rebuilding their lives. Others are experiencing mental health challenges for the first time and are trying to figure out what to do. In the past 25 years. I...
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