Enhancing WRAP
Webinar
Mary Ellen
Copeland,
PhD
Enhancing WRAP
with Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland
October
2010
Essential Learning
www.WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
Copeland Center
for Wellness and Recovery
www.copelandcenter.com
WRAP and Recovery Books
www.WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
www.MentalHealthRecovery.com
Goals
To give you ideas for enhancing:
1. The process of developing your WRAP
2. The work of a WRAP group
3. Facilitation of a WRAP Group
4. Working with individuals on developing a WRAP
Objectives
Overview of WRAP
Considerations in WRAP development
Activities to be used in a WRAP group
Suggestions for WRAP group facilitators
Ideas for WRAP One-on-One-work
Overview
 Wellness Toolbox
 Daily Maintenance Plan
 Identifying Triggers and an Action Plan
 Identifying Early Warning Signs and an Action Plan
 Identifying Signs that things are Breaking Down & an
Action Plan
 Crisis Plan or Advance Directive
 Post Crisis Plan
Keys to Enhancing WRAP
Choice of Format
Build Your Own WRAP Program On-line
Three Ring Binder
Other kinds of notebooks
Small notebook
Computer program
Forms in various resources
Wall Poster
Phone—WRAP application
Summary of your WRAP-key points that you can carry with you
Where you keep it
On your computer, phone
By your bedside
On a table
On the wall
On the refrigerator
In your pocket

Strong Wellness Toolbox
Think about it every day so it’s on top
Think of it as a way of life
Represents a change in how we think about
each day and how we think about our life
We are in control—there are things we
can do to make our life the way we want it to be
Enhancing WRAP
Over several days,
consider everything
-large or smallthat you do to stay well or
help yourself feel better
Ideas- They’re Everywhere!
Self help books, magazines
Friends, family members, care providers
Wellness Tools blog on
WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
Keeping Close Track
On-going
revisions
Journaling,
Creative
exchange listening
arts
Meditation
WRAP
Supporters
WRAP
Support group
Counseling
Activities for a WRAP Group
Reading Vignettes from WRAP Stories
Creative Arts
Tape recorders
Role Plays
Sticky notes
Activities for a WRAP Group
•Making slides
•Writing/journaling
•Making transparencies
•Developing Power Point presentations
Activities for a WRAP Group
Music
Demonstrations
Posters
Brainstorming
“When I think” Activity
Activities for a WRAP Group
 Problem solving activity
 Relaxation/Visualization Exercises
 Presenters from the community
 Stories from people who have been using WRAP for a
long time
Activities for a WRAP Group
Reflection breaks
Social activities
Facilitator Considerations
Learning Space
Accessible
Light
Participant Guidelines
1. Used as a reference point
2. Update as needed
Values and Ethics
 Give the values and Ethics checklist to the
participants
 From time to time ask the participants how they feel
you are doing
 Take corrective action based on THEIR concerns
Accommodate for Special Needs
Arrange sign language and/or other
kinds of interpretation.
Volunteers record resources for
people who are visually impaired or
who learn best by listening.
Accommodate for Special Needs
Restricted settings like prisons or jails, focus on
things people can control in their lives,
like what they will eat, what they will read and who
they spend time with.
For Each Session
First Contact
1. Coming to a group for the first time is difficult for
anyone.
2. First contact when a person arrives can make
the difference between whether or not a person
continues.
3. Greet people as they come in the door.
Wecome!
Good morning!
Housekeeping
Review Basic Housekeeping Information
Location of Rest Rooms
Smoking Rules
Time for breaks &
the ending time
Availability of
food & water
Agenda
Post it on the wall
Review topics that have been covered
previously and share the plans for the session
Remind people about the Participant
Guidelines
Check- In
Have a check-in activity that helps people feel
comfortable and begin thinking about
working on WRAP.
Questions need to be quick and easy for people
to answer and should not include
in-depth self-disclosure.
Check- In
Possible questions:
What is one thing that you
learned at the
previous session?
What have you done recently
to support your recovery?
What do you do well?
What do you enjoy doing
in your free time?
Where is your favorite place
(now or at some past time)?
What is one word that describes
how you are feeling right now?
Closing
At the end of the session,
each person can share what
was most helpful about the lesson:
What was not helpful
What they plan to do before the
next session to further enhance their recovery
Something they are looking forward to
Working One on One
WRAP One on One On-line Course
Take the other on-line courses about the parts of
WRAP to insure that you are familiar with it
Read one or more of the many WRAP resources at
www.WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
Working One on One
 Choose a place that feels comfortable and safe to work
 Times that are convenient to both of you
 Can all be done at sessions or the person can take it home
to work on
Working One on One

Continue to follow the WRAP Values and
Ethics—covered these in other webinars

Non-hierarchical

It’s up to the person what is in it

You are working “with”—not a teaching role
Working One on One
If the person needs you to write,
write it exactly as they state it.
Working One on One
You may need to share the WRAP process
with the person as you go along
Give an overview at first,
then refer back to it over time
Person could have a WRAP book, WRAP Plus
or be using the on-line course
Resources
WRAP and Recovery Books provides:
Training Manuals, books, articles and other resources
www.WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery for:
Speakers, and all levels of Training & Facilitation
www.CopelandCenter.com
Essential Learning
Complete selection of on-line learning options
www.MentalHealthRecovery.com
Resources
Online
Resources
• Mental Health Recovery and WRAP® - Wellness Recovery
Action Plan
A group for anyone interested in learning more about WRAP
• WRAP Facilitators
For all WRAP Facilitators
• Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery
Learn the latest news from the Copeland Center
• Mary Ellen Copeland - Mental Health Recovery & WRAP®
Those interested in Mental Health Wellness and Recovery can share ideas,
thoughts and events
• Essential Learning
The largest provider of e-learning services for the human service industry
WRAParoundtheworld.com
• Add your stories
• List your WRAP
group
• Great articles
• Calendar of Events
• More
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Thank you!!
Thank you all for joining me today,
I hope you found this helpful!!
Questions??