by Kristen King | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog, Children & Teens, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
October 2019 is Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. We all know the statistics about bullying and how harmful bullying and intolerance can be. Bullying hurts the person who is being bullied, the bully themself, and witnesses to the bullying. It can have...
by Mary Jaffe | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Daily Plan, Elements of WRAP, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
One of the five key concepts of WRAP is self-advocacy. For many of us, this isn’t an easy thing to do. My son, Sam, has become a great role model for me in this area. He was diagnosed with food allergies shortly after his first birthday. In addition to having his...
by Alan Marzilli | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Key Concepts, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, famously sang, “All I’m asking is for a little respect.” Feeling respected is an important part of wellness, and sometimes it takes a little self-advocacy to get that R-E-S-P-E-C-T. In fact, respect is often the main goal...
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 Mary Ellen Copeland | Jun 5, 2016 | Blog, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
Sometimes you may feel as if you have lost control over your life, your rights and your responsibilities. Regaining your sense of control by successfully advocating for yourself will give you back the hope and self-esteem you need to work toward recovery. Following is...