WRAP Basics
What does WRAP stand for?
Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
Name one of the five WRAP Key Concepts.
Hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, or support.
What is a Wellness Toolbox?
A list of activities and strategies that help us feel better and stay well.
What is a WRAP Daily Maintenance Plan?
A description of what we are like when well and what we do regularly to stay well.
What is a stressor?
Something that causes pressure, worry, or stress.
What does hope mean to you?
Open-ended: accept the member's personal meaning.
What is the main purpose of WRAP?
To help people stay well, manage challenges, and create their own recovery plan
Which concept means believing that things can get better?
Hope.
Name one tool you can use when you feel stressed.
Examples: deep breathing, music, walking, drawing, or talking to someone
Name one healthy activity you could include in your daily plan
Examples: eating regularly, taking medication as prescribed, resting, or connecting with others.
Name one common stressor.
Examples: conflict, money concerns, lack of sleep, or changes in routine.
What does personal responsibility mean in your recovery?
making choices and taking steps toward wellness in ways that work for you.
Who creates their WRAP plan?
The individual creates their own plan based on personal needs and preferences.
Which concept means learning about your wellness and recovery?
Education.
Can taking medication as prescribed be a wellness tool?
Yes, if it is part of the person's wellness plan.
Why can having a daily routine help?
It creates structure and helps us take care of our needs consistently.
What are early warning signs?
Changes that may signal that our wellness is becoming harder to maintain.
What does education about your wellness mean to you?
Open-ended: learning what helps, what challenges you, and what options are available.
Name two ways WRAP can help someone.
It can help identify wellness tools, manage stress, recognize warning signs, and plan for difficult times.
Which concept means speaking up for your needs and rights?
Self-advocacy.
Name two wellness tools that cost little or no money.
Examples: stretching, journaling, listening to music, or spending time outdoors.
What is one thing you can do on a difficult day to care for yourself?
Choose a manageable wellness tool, simplify tasks, or ask for support.
Name one possible early warning sign.
Examples: trouble sleeping, irritability, isolating, racing thoughts, or difficulty concentrating.
What does self-advocacy look like in your life?
Open-ended: expressing needs, setting boundaries, or asking questions.
Why is WRAP different for every person?
Everyone has different needs, strengths, experiences, and tools that support their wellness.
Which concept reminds us that we do not have to recover alone?
Support.
What should you do if a wellness tool is no longer helping?
Try another tool, review your plan, or reach out for support.
How could you make your daily plan realistic for your life?
Choose small, achievable activities that fit your needs, energy, and schedule.
What can you do when you notice your early warning signs?
Use wellness tools, review your WRAP, and reach out to trusted supports when needed.
What does support mean to you, and who can you turn to?
Open-ended: identifying helpful people, groups, services, or community connections.