Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)™

A Community Wellness Program provided byMental Health Association of South

Mississippi

This program is funded by a generous grant from:

Using WRAP to Help Others

5 Key Concepts to Wellness Wellness Tools for You Understanding Trauma (briefly) Helping Others to Build a

Wellness Toolbox

The 5 Key Concepts of Wellness:

Hope

Personal Responsibility

Education

Self-Advocacy

Support

Wellness Tools for You

Wellness Tools are simply those things you know from experience help you get well, be well and stay well

There are lots of common wellness tools that are safe, simple, cheap or free, and easy to access like exercise, nutrition, journaling, peer support, relaxation techniques

Wellness Tools are whatever works. . . and they may be unique to each person

What are Your Wellness Tools?

Simple… Safe… Free (or very cheap)

Understanding Trauma

Common Sources of Trauma for MississippiansNATURAL DISASTERS

20% of Children and 31% of adults experienced serious emotional disturbances.

(NIMH)

Understanding Trauma

Common Sources of Trauma for MississippiansWAR

Children who have a parent deployed are 2.5x more likely to develop trauma-related psychological symptoms.

84,000 spouses experience anxiety disorders.

5,000 military families are at high risk of developing dysfunction in the home.

5,000 veterans are receiving disability related to combat trauma and injuries.

(VA)

Understanding Trauma

Common Sources of Trauma for MississippiansCANCER

6,000 Mississippians die each year of cancer.

Deaths occur in the poorest parts of the state at twice the rate of more economically stable regions.

3,600 new diagnoses of cancer occur each year.

(National Cancer Institute)

Understanding Trauma

Signs of Trauma Shock, denial, or disbelief Anger, irritability, mood swings Guilt, shame, self-blame Feeling sad or hopeless Confusion, difficulty concentrating Anxiety and fear Withdrawing from others

Understanding Trauma

Signs of Trauma Feeling disconnected or numb Insomnia or nightmares Memories and flashbacks Easily startled

Understanding Trauma

Signs of Trauma Racing heartbeat Aches and pains Fatigue Difficulty concentrating Edginess and agitation Muscle tension

Helping Others to Build a Wellness Toolbox

ASK: What are you like when you’re well?“If someone had never met you when

you were well, what would you tell them about yourself?”HappyQuiet

FunnySerious

Energetic

ArgumentativeDeep ThinkerPositiveWithdrawn

Helping Others to Build a Wellness Toolbox

ONLY make this list at time when he or she is wellMake sure their other

caregivers and service providers have a copy of the list.

Helping Others to Build a Wellness Toolbox

Help him or her to make a list of Wellness ToolsASK: “What are things that make you

feel good when you do them?”REMEMBER: Wellness Tools are Simple,

Safe and Free

Helping Others to Build a Wellness Toolbox

Keep a copy of the list in a place where it is easy to find

Encourage him or her to pick a Wellness Tool to do every day.

Teach them to use their Wellness Tools when they are not feeling well.

THANK YOU!

This Community Wellness Program provided by

Mental Health Association of South Mississippi

For more info:(228) 864-6274www.msmentalhealth.or

gWRAP Program Manager:Melody Worshammelody@msmentalhealth

.org