WRAP I (This is a prerequisite for taking WRAP II)

WRAP aims to teach participants how to implement the key concepts of recovery in their daily lives, identify and understand their wellness resources, create advanced directives to guide family members or supporters when their involvement is required, and develop individualized post-crisis plans. (WRAP) is a wellness tool anyone can use to get well, stay well, and make their life more the way they want it to be.

The 2-day WRAP I Facilitator training provides an experiential learning environment based on mutuality. Attendees on this course will be expected to participate in interactive learning activities and demonstrate their own experience with Wellness Recovery Action Plan.  The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) was originally developed by Mary Ellen Copeland and a group of mental health service users who wanted to work on their own recovery – this is what they found worked for them and what helped them recover from their mental health difficulties. The Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a framework with which you can develop an effective approach to manage distressing symptoms and gain insight into patterns of behavior. It is a tool to help you gain more control over your problems. 

Over time, the WRAP can become a useful tool that you can use as a reminder and guide to maintain wellness and something you can turn to in times of difficulty. It is a practical tool to support you through your recovery. It is designed as a tool to learn about yourself, such as knowing what helps and what doesn’t, and how to gradually gain more control of your life and your experiences. It can also include a crisis plan, which is a way of guiding others on how best to make decisions for you and to take care of you, for those times when your problems and symptoms have made it very difficult for you to do this for yourself. Once you have started your own WRAP you can continue developing it and changing it as you gain more information about yourself. 

Course goals

• Participants will learn the five key concepts of WRAP.
• Create a wellness toolbox.
• Develop a personal Wellness Recovery Action Plan that will include a crisis plan.

Other information:

• Contact Hours & CEUs: 6.5 contact hours.
• Cost: $20.00
• Approved by: NAADAC, TDMHSAS, TCB, CPRS
• Counselor skill group(s) targeted: Case management, Counseling services & Professional Development
• Is Lunch Provided? Yes, it is included with the cost

Presenter:

Kellye is a seasoned Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator with over 35 years of experience in behavioral healthcare. She earned her master’s degree in counseling from Trevecca University and has an insatiable passion to serve her community.

With a dual background as a certified Trauma and Peer Recovery Specialist, she has worked with a variety of individuals ranging from children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Her strengths include crisis intervention, training, advocacy, peer support, and victim assistance.

Kellye is a two-time cancer survivor and believes the road to recovery is a journey. She is committed to helping others find hope while bestowing her years of experience and perseverance.