CALM4us Inaugural 5-Day Intensive WRAP Facilitator Training

In November 2009, Consumers Asserting Leadership in Montana (CALM4us) held its first Wellness Recovery Action Planning™ - WRAP Facilitator Training in Helena Montana. Selected applicants from across the state of Montana came together to participate in a 5-Day Intensive Facilitator training, preparing them to facilitate Mary Ellen Copeland’s “Introduction to Recovery” including Wellness Recovery Action Planning™ (WRAP).

Copeland Center Certified Advanced Recovery Educators Michelle Lewis, Laura Anderson, and Mike Smith, members of CALM4us, facilitated the training.

Throughout the training, participants exhibited tremendous commitment to the process as they completed necessary elements to receive their certificate of achievement. Through this process the shared with peers their belief in recovery, as well as, the positive impact that WRAP has had in their lives, They also shared their knowledge of all aspects of Wellness Recovery Acton Planning during a question and Answer session. Participants exhibited their presentation and facilitation skills as they co-facilitated portions of the WRAP workshop among fellow participants as peers.

The Advanced Certified Recovery Educators within CALM4us would like to congratulate the newly trained WRAP Facilitators in our state and commend them on their courage and tenacity they exhibited throughout the training. We also commend them in their commitment and pledge to uphold the Values and Ethics upon which Wellness Recovery Action Planning™ (WRAP) has been built.

“I express my deep and heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity share in this experience with all of you. I continue to stretch and grow in my understanding of wellness and its endless possibilities because of your willingness to share your personal experience and knowledge of wellness with me.” ~ Michelle Lewis

“What a pleasure it was to pass on our knowledge of facilitating to eleven people from our state. Now they can move forward in a professional manner and conduct WRAP Workshops. Montana desires WRAP and as wide spread as our state is we need many good facilitators. Good luck to all of you in your future endeavors.”  ~ Laura Anderson

"This training was a good learning experience for me.  I met eleven neat people who are my peers, who will now go out, and shine a light of hope and have fun doing so.” ~ Mike Smith

Consumers Asserting Leadership in Montana Presents a Brief Overview of Mary Ellen Copeland's

Mental Health Recovery Including Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

A presentation for people who experience Mental Heath difficulties and all those who care about them

Presented by: Copeland Center Certified Advanced Level WRAP Facilitators:
Michelle Lewis, CRE
Michael Smith, CRE
Wellness & Recovery Consultants

Date: Friday, May 15, 2009 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: Missoula Public Library 301 E. Main Street

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Origins of WRAP including key concepts of recovery
• The importance of Hope, Personal Responsibility, Education, Self Advocacy and Support in recovery
• Addressing medical issues and medication management
• The importance of taking preventative action early
• Wellness Recovery Action Planning - a brief overview including crisis planning*

WRAP is complementary to all treatment modalities and is readily adaptable to any service population, e.g. adults with mental health and/or substance use challenges, for jail diversion, adolescents, or people struggling with the aftermath of trauma, including those who are Veterans/military. WRAP can also be beneficial in areas such as job readiness and employment, senior living, strengthening relationships and more...

Registration is FREE

Please Contact: Michelle Lewis Phone: 406-498-0703 Email: shelmarlew@aol.com
 

*This presentation is brief overview of M.E. Copeland's Wellness Recovery Action Planning and, as such, does not constitute a full workshop necessary for a certificate of completion

A “Sneak Peek” at Upcoming Activities and Events

More possibilities on the horizon for 2010

WRAP for Veterans, providers of veterans and their family members – a continuing effort and collaboration with Mental Health America – MT that began in 2009 to expand WRAP to veterans, their providers and family members. Details to follow as available.