Articles by Others

Position Papers

Position paper on the elimination of seclusion, restraints, force and coercion
by The Copeland Center

The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is leading the way toward seclusion and restraint free environments. A group of stakeholders has come together and written a position paper on the Elimination of Seclusion, Restraints, Force and Coercion. This is a very important topic that often affects those who are the least able to advocate for themselves. Please join with us to create a seclusion and restraints free health system.

When Adherence is a Dirty Word
by Steven Balt, MD

This article was original published on January 29, 2012

on Dr. Balt's website,  thoughtbroadcast.com

http://thoughtbroadcast.com/2012/01/16/when-adherence-is-a-dirty-word/

Recovery Stories

Awakening from Sleep: When the Mind Heals the Brain
by Richard Weingarten , M.A., CPRP

Out of the Ashes
by Diane Miller

Recovery Begins
by Susan Campbell

Mental Mountain
by Bobbie Gallion

WRAP and Fibromyalgia Recovery Story
by Catherine Hewitt

Inspiration Ideation
by Kim Cavanaugh

April's WRAP Story
by April Elliott

It is Never Too Late to Do a Wellness Recovery Action Plan
by Colleen Jasper

Living Through the Rough Phases of Life and Recovery
by

Two Dollars and a Glimmer of Hope
by Deb Colvin

Exploring Creativity: Otis Redfern's Story
by Carol Bailey Floyd

Telling Your Recovery Story:
Giving Meaning and Purpose to Your Pain by Using It to Help Someone
by Ken Braiterman

Motivation

Sandra McQueen-Baker: WRAP Works for Anybody
by Carol Bailey Floyd

How WRAP Changed My Life
by AJ French

Once I developed my WRAP
by Carol Bailey Floyd

Welcome to the group!
by Ken Braiterman

Guide to Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Perspectives On Post Crisis Planning
by Richard Hart

Facilitator Stories

WRAP A Reaction to Training
by Larry Drain

The Many Faces of WRAP
by Marvel Boolman, CRSS [Certified Recovery Support Specialist]

Holidays

WRAP Your Holiday Season
by Carol Bailey Floyd

Hope

SOMEWHERE AROUND 1990
by Moe Armstrong

Alternative Therapies

One Person's WRAP Plan: Recovery Using Restorative Orthomolecular Medicine
by Robert Sealey, BSc, CA

Finding Restorative Care for Mental Illness
by Robert Sealey, BSc, CA


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Mental Mountain

By Bobbie Gallion

"The most effective skill that I have been learning (and hope to keep improving) is just recognizing the "early warning signs" as they come up. I monitor my moods closely and adjust my activity and commitments accordingly. If I am overwhelmed and becoming over stimulated, I have learned to take the steps necessary to slow down or stop. When that means I need to stay home and avoid people and places, I do. When I'm under-whelmed and under-stimulated I try to do more. "

Mary Ellen Copeland and her staff cannot address personal mental health problems and issues. We care very much about your concerns but we must focus our efforts on education and resource development. For more information on how to get help for yourself or the people you are supporting, please use the resources on this website.

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