Taking some time to reflect on my journey with WRAP in the last 12 months. Firstly I will say that I consider myself to be extremely lucky that delivering WRAP is the bulk of my 'work'. It never feels like work because I love every moment of it. Each and every WRAP that I have facilitated has been completely unique - the people I meet are unique and they inspire me so much. They do say choose a job that you love and you will never work another day in your life - I think this is true :)
My journey with trying to embed WRAP in my local community has not been easy. But slowly with perseverance and determination its starting to happen. Here is a recap of the last 12 months activities:
7 WRAP Level 1 workshops facilitated
3 WRAP sessions facilitated as part of clinical trial via Stirling University
81 participants completed workshops
1 online WRAP Facilitation (numerous participants)
1 Twitter intro to WRAP
WRAP Blog
3 WRAP Awareness/Information Sessions Facilitated
2 Scottish Recovery Network WRAP Facilitator Network days
1 brand spanking new charity established to further embed WRAP in local community
Accepting Alliance Scotland Best Self Management Resource 2013 Award at Scottish Parliament on behalf of SRN Quality Assured WRAP Facilitators
And I'm very excited to say that in the next 12 months the following is confirmed:
4 WRAP workshops facilitated for local organisation Now Yer Talking - for anyone in the local community to access for free (for more info visit NYT website and give them a call http://www.nowyourtalking.org.uk/about.html )
12 monthly WRAP drop in sessions
2 Day WRAP workshop for University of West of Scotland 3rd year nursing students
WRAP for Carers in Lanarkshire (visit http://www.prtlcc.org.uk/ for more info or follow on twitter @Lan_carers )
Embedding WRAP in local communities in Lanarkshire via The Hope Café Lanarkshire SCIO44352
and in the pipeline................
WRAP delivery for Glasgow Caledonian University
WRAP delivery at Abertay University
Each and every WRAP that I deliver I give 100% and it's reflected clearly in the fantastic feedback. I will try and post the feedback reports. Some feedback:
“WRAP is a very powerful and useful tool for self management. I can only fully endorse that people are the experts in their own recovery. The Principles are a solid framework for effective use in recovery and maintaining wellness. The anticipatory and reflective part on crisis within this model is unique and important; reflecting the value of the individual. This tool has great potential on a professional and personal level.”
"I wish I had this years ago when my mental health was
bad and I couldn’t find a way to break the circle"
"Wrap will be a positive influence in my life - it has given me new idea's and increased self awareness"
I'm excited and so very hopeful about the future with WRAP - remember keep following #MacWRAP on twitter for WRAP info here in Scotland
