by Mary Ellen Copeland

The Creating Wellness Video Series

This three-part videotape series - based on a workshop with renowned author Mary Ellen Copeland - presents simple, effective and noninvasive self-help strategies for anyone dealing with emotional, behavioral or psychiatric challenges. Used separately or together, these videos provide useful information about how to get well and stay well. They are invaluable for in-service trainings and for self-help and support groups.

Key Concepts for Mental Health offers an introduction to the underlying principles of Mary Ellen Copeland's recovery model. Lively and insightful discussions include hope (2 min.), personal responsibility (1 min.), education (2 min.), self-advocacy (4 min.), support (16 min.), health care (6 min.), and medication (11 min.). The videotape may be stopped between sections if desired. 50 Minutes.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) provides a simple system for monitoring and managing emotional and psychiatric symptoms, as well as avoiding unhealthy habits or behavior patterns. In this video, Ms. Copeland discusses with her group the steps to developing a "WRAP". In order to arrest symptoms and hasten remission and recovery, participants both learn and share personal strategies for dealing with each level of relapse. 32 Minutes.

The Wellness Toolbox introduces the concept of "wellness tools" - simple actions that anyone can do to feel better and to stay well. Participants discuss with Ms. Copeland how to create a personal "toolbox" for their own use in times of stress or increased symptoms. The video is organized into various topics including reaching out for support, peer counseling, focusing, relaxation and stress reduction, and journaling. 28 Minutes.

"CREATING WELLNESS is the leading edge of mental health education. This extraordinary video shows how you can find the support and resources you need, and how to chart a course back to wellness. This is a program full of compassionate help by someone who's been to the far side of depression and back - and knows what she's talking about."

- Matthew McKay, Ph.D.
Cofounder and Publisher, New Harbinger Publications
Author, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook

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WRAP CD ROM

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