W.R.A.P
Continuing Education Units proving support for Peer Support Specialist and others who serve.
Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) Wellness Recovery Action Plan training is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be. It was developed in 1997 by a group of people who were searching for ways to overcome their own mental health issues and move on to fulfilling their life dreams and goals. It is now used extensively by people in all kinds of circumstances, and by health care and mental health systems all over the world to address all kind of physical, mental health and life issues.
WRAP has been studied extensively in rigorous research projects and is listed in the National Registry of Evidence-baed Programs and Practices. For more info on Copeland Center for Wellness & Recovery see www.copelandcenter.com
WRAP Includes….
A Wellness Toolbox- A list of resources used to develop your WRAP.
A Daily Plan- Describe yourself when you are well and list things you need to do everyday to maintain wellness.
Stressors- External events or circumstances that may make you feel uncomfortable.
Early Warning Signs- Subtle signs that let you know you are beginning to feel worse.
When Things are Breaking Down- List signs that let you know you are feeling much worse. Using your Wellness Toolbox, develop a powerful action plan to help you feel better as quickly as possible and prevent an even more difficult time.
Crisis Plan- Identify signs that let others know they need to take over responsibility for your care and decision making. Outline a plan for who you want to take over and support your through this time.
Mr. Vinson Smith former NFL player, 12 year veteran, Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, East Carolina University graduate and ECU Hall of Famer speaks wellness recovery action plan training to 28 African-American males and parents for Holy City Well Being training with Crosby Scholars of Forsyth county
“A wellness recovery plan should be just as important to individuals as an effective business plan is to a Fortune 500 company.”- Dr. David Mount, Neuropsychologist at Mind Body Institute Beyond.
Continuing Education Units- Provides support for peer support and others.