Wellness and Recovery Action Plan  -  W.R.A.P.

A system for monitoring, reducing, and eliminating uncomfortable or dangerous physical symptoms and emotional feelings.

~Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D.

MONDAYS  2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

This group presents a system developed and used successfully by people with a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. It has helped them use self-help skills more easily to monitor their symptoms, decrease the severity and frequency of symptoms, and improve the quallity of their lives.

This group will help you:

• Develop your own list of activities for your everyday well being
• Track triggering events and early warning signs
• Prepare your personal responses if symptoms increase
• Create a plan for your supporters to care for you if necessary

A Guidebook

Included in the guide which will be utilized, Wellness Recovery Action Play, by Mary Ellen Copeland, Ph.D., is information on developing a support system, using peer counseling, focusing, creative activities, journaling, music, diet, exercise, light, relaxation exercises, and getting a good night's sleep.

The Group

Topics will include:

1. Developing a daily maintenance plan.
2. Dealing with triggers.
3. Catching early warning signs.
4. Developing a plan to deal with symptoms that occur when the situation has gotten much worse but has not yet reached a crisis, where you can still take action in your own behalf.
5. Creating your own crisis plan.