Post-Crisis Plan Posts

Mary Ellen Copeland to Lead Preconference Workshop on WRAP at NatCon17 Conference

Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D., will lead a preconference university entitled, “Creating Your Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP),” at the National Council for Behavioral Health annual conference (NatCon17) on Sunday, April 2, 2017, 1–5 p.m., at the Washington State...

Saying “Yes” to WRAP and to Life

  I’ve often said that when WRAP is the question, “yes” is the answer. WRAP has taken me across Ohio, around the country, and home again. In the process, I’ve learned that approaching life in a spirit of “yes,” with WRAP as a guide, opens possibilities available...

The Passion and Purpose of WRAP

This week, we continue introducing you to Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) staff who have both a personal and professional history with, and a commitment to, WRAP and its role in recovery. Today, Melody Riefer shares her thoughts about what makes WRAP work. I am...

And it’s All Because You Didn’t Eat Your Vegetables

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...

Grieving – Overcoming Tragedy with Support

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...

Living Life with WRAP and Autoimmunity Illnesses – Linda’s Story

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...