Creating & Using Your WRAP Posts
by Mary Ellen Copeland | Aug 3, 2016 | Addictions, Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Families, Key Concepts, Mental Health, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Were you ever an impatient youngster, riding in the backseat of the family car, kicking the seat in front of you and asking, “Are we there yet?” If so, you likely heard in response, “Don’t make me turn this car around.” Today, we’re not turning around—we’re still on... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 27, 2016 | Addictions, Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Mental Health, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Mary Ellen Copeland Last week we started a journey down memory lane, you might say. As we grow older, memories feel soft around the edges, like fading photographs filled with people you no longer remember. This journey is different. It’s filled with memories of... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jul 21, 2016 | Addictions, Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Elements of WRAP, Implementation & Evidence, Mental Health, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Summertime is a time for taking trips and making memories. If you are traveling by car, as 38 million of us will this summer, you may be ticking off the mile markers, eagerly wondering, “Are we there yet?” You’ll arrive tired but excited, barely stopping to unpack... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 19, 2016 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Families, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
As certain health issues are noticeably on the rise, the correlation between diet and wellness has become more apparent. Making sure to incorporate the right foods as Wellness Tools into your daily diet is key to staying well. When my kids were teens, there was a song... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Elements of WRAP, Mental Health, Post-Crisis Plan, Signs that Things are Breaking Down, Trauma, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
At this most difficult time when our nation is once again grieving, I would like to share with you this letter from my friend Tim Field, in response to my question, “What can we do?” Dear Mary Ellen, I feel worse today than I have in a long time. Not depressed but... by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Crisis Plan, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Post-Crisis Plan, Stressors & Triggers, Trauma, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
When life feels out of control and many triggering events occur, it can be difficult to maintain wellness and trust that you are the expert on yourself. Using your WRAP can help to maintain your quality of life as you continue your recovery journey. by Linda Meyer...