by Kristen King | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
One of the things I love most about WRAP is that, even though I’ve been using it for almost 10 years, I’m still constantly learning about myself through this process. Last week, I shared with you one of my biggest life changes: Moving cross-country. The same day that...
by Kristen King | Apr 25, 2018 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
May 1 marks the first anniversary of the time my husband and I sold most of our stuff and moved our family cross-country to a town we’d visited only twice into a house we’d bought after only ever seeing it online because we decided to follow our dreams. It was the...
by Amanda Aykanian | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, News, Stressors & Triggers
A couple weeks ago, we launched a “WRAP is…” contest on our Facebook page. The premise was simple: in no more than 100 words, tell us what WRAP means to you. The three submissions with the most “likes” by the end of the voting period would be rewarded with their...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 30, 2017 | Addictions, Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Wellness Toolbox, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
The holiday season can be especially difficult for people who are in recovery from addiction, as well as those who abstain from alcohol as part of a wellness plan. In addition to the added stress that the holiday season can bring, many holiday celebrations include...
by Alan Marzilli | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Physical activity is an important part of wellness—not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Research has long shown the benefits of exercise in improving mood, particularly for older adults and people diagnosed with depression. Many people include...
by Alan Marzilli | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Children & Teens, Creating & Using Your WRAP, Daily Plan, Early Warning Signs, Elements of WRAP, Families, Stressors & Triggers, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Back to school isn’t difficult just for students. Parents and caregivers also face challenges when their children and teens return to school. Getting everyone dressed, fed, and out the door on time may create tension on a daily basis, especially with teens who have...