Getting Started with WRAP
WRAP® Basics
WRAP Basics is a variety of resources to help you get started in creating your own WRAP.
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WRAP and Recovery Books Bookstore The Bookstore has a comprehensive place to find books, CD's and DVD's for getting started with WRAP as well as specific content such as "WRAP for Addictions" and "Fibromyalgia". |
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Find a WRAP Group Many people find it helpful to develop a WRAP in a group. It’s a great way to share and gain ideas for wellness tools and other aspects of WRAP when you’re starting out. If you are looking for a WRAP group in your area and don’t see anything here, you can also contact your local state agencies to find out where WRAP groups are being used. |
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan - The cornerstone of WRAP This book is has everything you need to develop a WRAP, and some recovery topics, too. It has examples, ideas and a very easy to follow format. |
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WRAP Plus Creating your WRAP and using it is a huge accomplishment. Many people have found great success when they make it a part of their daily life. This book gives you ideas and instructions on how to LIVE WRAP on a day-to-day basis. Filled with NEW IDEAS for successfully developing, using and updating the popular Wellness Recovery Action Plan for prevention, recovery and wellness, this book includes stories from those who are LIVING WRAP to stay well and are learning to anticipate and address life’s hurdles. |
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Build Your Own WRAP - Online! There are many ways to create a WRAP, as you’ll discover. Build Your Own WRAP is for anyone who wants to have their WRAP accessible on the computer, wherever they are. You can update it, email it, save it, delete it and start over- whatever you choose to do. This is just one of the many ways to create and use your WRAP. |
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Creating a Wellness Toolbox - Online Wellness Tools are a very important part of WRAP. This online resource walks you through collecting Wellness Tools that may be helpful for you. Again, if you are more comfortable using a computer and want this information easily accessible, this is a great way to do it. |
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Creating a Daily Maintenance Plan - Online This course will lead you step-by-step through the development of each of the three parts of the Daily Maintenance Plan, a description of what you are like when you are well, a list of things you need to do every day to stay as well as possible, and a list of things you might need to do on any given day. |
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Triggers & Triggers Action Plan - Online Triggers are external factors that throw you off balance, even when you have been taking good care of yourself in every way possible. Everyone experiences Triggers, even people without mental health challenges. Identifying each Trigger as it happens and responding with an action plan is a powerful skill to enhance the quality of your life. |
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Early Warning Signs- Online Course When you notice that Early Warning Signs are happening, you can diminish or eliminate them by using action plans you develop. Your Wellness Tools are a good resource for action plans. This can be helpful when:
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When Things are Breaking Down- Online Course This is one of the most powerful parts of WRAP® because it can help you avoid a crisis. Because you put this section together when you are feeling well, and your supporters are already familiar with it ahead of time, you increase your chances of avoiding crisis in friendly and helpful ways. This can be helpful when:
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Advance Directive/Crisis Plan - Online Course The Advance Directive/Crisis Plan is the most intensive section of WRAP®, the most difficult and time consuming to develop, and some feel the most important. This course guides you through each of the nine parts of this plan. While it is helpful to have already developed the other sections of WRAP before developing a Crisis Plan or Advance Directive, it is not essential. |
WRAP Community
This is a way to interact with a wonderful network of people who share thoughts, ideas, stories and more in a safe and friendly environment.
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Join one of our many Facebook Pages and become part of the wonderful network that continues to grow! Mary Ellen Copeland - Mental Health Recovery & WRAP® Mental Health Recovery and WRAP® - Wellness Recovery Action Plan |
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Internet groups are a great way to stay connected with people who have the same interests and values. There's a community out there sharing great information and supporting each other in Yahoo Groups. Click here to learn more. |
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WRAP Around the World is a tremendous resource that invites people to share their experiences with WRAP, Recovery Stories, submit a WRAP Group if they’re running one and much more. Connect with users from around the world. |
