What do we mean 'Education' and why is it important for Recovery?

I don't know about you but when I first heard that Education was a key concept of WRAP I thought that it meant 'formal' education - ie get yourself onto a college course or something.  But through our discussions within WRAP it quickly became clear that it means something much bigger and wider.  For me education has played a large part in my recovery journey in the sense that I have had to educate myself about myself!!!  For me - in order to take control - I had to learn about my illness and treatments available.  I had to learn what suport groups were out there to help me on my journey.  I spent alot of time researching specialist doctors - and then a lot of time advocating for right to be seen by these specialists.  Further down my road to recovery I had to spend alot of time just getting to know myself again.  I had lost myself in alot of ways - and I didn't know who I really was anymore.  This part wasn't easy - it was quite difficult for me to look at myself closely - but it has been worth it in the long run.  I know have a much stronger sense of 'me' - who I am.
The world is your oyster when it comes to education these days - there is so much information available out there via the web - but pick your sites carefully and always exercise caution.

Welcome to my #MacWRAP Blogspot - Learn about Wellness Recovery Action Planning

Hi and thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.  This blog will be a way for me to help spread the word about Wellness Recovery Action Planning, or WRAP as its better known.  I was introduced to WRAP about 4 years ago and immediately saw the benefits that this self management tool could bring to me.  After using it myself for a few years I was delighted to be given the opprtunity via Scottish Recovery Network to become a WRAP Facilitator.  I have now been facilitating WRAP for 16 months (as of June 2013) , and it continues to change my life.  Over the coming weeks I will introduce you to WRAP and share with you my own refelctions on WRAP.  I will also share the many reflections of people who have participated in WRAP - and how they feel it has helped them.  In the meantime you can read more about WRAP here in Scotland via Scottish Recovery Network - www.scottishrecovery.net  
See you soon :)