with mary ellen copeland, phd christine allers moderator april 2011 wrap for kids
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With Mary Ellen Copeland, PhD
Christine Allers Moderator
April 2011
WRAP for Kids
This Webinar is focused on using WRAP with children of all ages.
This is useful for:
anyone who works with children including:
parents
teachers
big brothers/sisters
child care providers
mental health workers
WRAP
• Wellness Toolbox• Daily Maintenance Plan• Triggers• Early Warning Signs• When Things Are Breaking Down• Advance Directive• Post Crisis Plan
For WRAP for Kids
• Wellness Toolbox• Daily Maintenance Plan• Triggers• Early Warning Signs• When Things Are Breaking Down
The Crisis Plan and Post Crisis Plan are too complex to be used by kids.
A Wrap Workbook for Kids
Use as a guide
Kids or you can write in this book
It is their personal book
Order at www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
$9.95 Special Intro Price until May 1st! (regularly $14.95)
After May 1st, enjoy bulk order discounts- 10+ $11.95, 100+ $10.95
WRAP One on One
For young children and children with special needs it is best suited for one on one work.
See Wrap One on One e-learning course
Older Children
Older children might benefit from doing this work in a group, where a facilitator asks for ideas from the group and records them on easel pad paper for easy reference.
WRAP
This is the child's personal plan.
They decide what is included and what is not included.
WRAP
Work on it in a place that is comfortable.
Make sure the child is not tired, hungry, or upset.
Keep sessions brief.
Using WRAP
Write directly in A WRAP Workbook for Kids if they can have their own copy.
Or, develop the plan in a loose leaf binder.
They can decorate it or write in it as they wish.
Wellness Toolbox
Cornerstone of developing a WRAP
Ask the child to share things they like to do, things that make them feel happy and well.
Asking questions
• What do they like to do?• Who do they like to be with?• What do they like to do with that person?
Asking Questions
• Where do they like to play? • Who do they like to play with?• What do they like to play?• What games do they like to play?• Do they like to color, paint, work with clay, wood?
Asking Questions
• What do they like to do in school?• What do they like to wear?• What do they like to eat?• What do they like to do before they go to bed?• What do they like to make?
Get more ideas from:
looking at pictures of themselves, pictures in kids
magazines and kids websites
Let them write their own list if they can--or you can write it for them.
They can draw pictures, use photos, cut-outs from magazines, etc.
Wellness Toolbox
Wellness Toolbox
Work on the Wellness Toolbox over time.
Go back to it to make additions as new ideas are discovered.
Wellness Toolbox
Wellness Toolbox Ideas
Pet my dog
Brush my dog
Take my dog for a walk
Play with my dog
Build with legos, blocks
Play computer games
Roller skate
Ice skate
Wellness Tools
Play with friends (Yared, Ethan, Joshua, Phyliss, Monica)
Talk to Josh on the bus
Read:
chapter books
funny books (Calvin and Hobbs, Dork on the Run)
Read adventure booksout-of-this-world books
Movies, videos (Walt Disney)
Special places (the butterfly place, Santa's Land, Kids Playce)
DiggingClimbing treesVisit my cousinsA train rideSwimming underwaterEating peaches, snow, waffles
Wellness Tools
FishingGetting really dirtyBuilding dams in the brookStomping in puddlesBeing read toGoing to the school libraryGetting down behind the
pillows on the couchSpinningScreaming and making loud
noisesPlaying with matchbox cars
Wellness Tools
What I'm like When I Feel WellHelps to look at pictures
Have lots of energy
Silly
Happy
Talkative
Cheerful
Careful
Mischievous
Creative
They can:
include a picture or pictures of themselves, draw a picture or cut out a picture that they feel shows what they are like when they feel well.
What I'm like When I Feel WellHelps to look at pictures
What I Need to do Every Day
• Brush my teeth• Feed my dog• Play with my brother• Go to school• Pick up my things• Go to bed at 7• Eat breakfast• Not eat candy or drink
soda
Keep this list short, reasonable and doable.
What I Need to do Every Day
What I might need to do
• Go to the dentist or doctor• Take my dog to the
veterinarian• Have a friend over• Clean my room• Help my Mom or Dad• Do my homework• Write an apology note
Triggers What are things that, if they happened,
might upset you?
Getting yelled at
Being teased
Losing one of my cars
Not being invited to a birthday party
Getting in trouble
Being sick
Getting hurt
Going to the doctor
Triggers
Having a shot
Being told I need an operation
Being ignored
Having an IV
Being really cold
Going to the hospital
Being away from my dog
Being blamed for something I didn't do
Having my parents mad at me
My siblings fighting
Triggers Action PlanWhat can I do so I won't feel so bad if
I have been triggered?
Ask for a hugReadAsk for reassurancePet my dogDraw or colorWatch a good videoTalk to one of my parents about itCall and talk to my uncleInvite my friend over to playTalk to my teacher
Triggers Action Plan
• Ask for a warm blanket• Have some ice cream• Talk to the doctor• Play with my sister• Take a nap• Ride my bike• Take some pictures• Go to bed early • Help out• Do something nice for someone
Early Warning SignsSigns that I am not feeling well
• Get angry easily• My throat is sore• My ears ache• I don't feel like doing
anything• Everybody annoys me• I pretend I am not listening• I tease my sister• I feel like I can't walk
Early Warning Signs
My stomach is upsetI feel hotI can't get comfortableI itchI just want to yell at everyoneI have no patienceI don't like to readI get bored easilyI whine and fuss
Early Warning Signs Action PlanThings I can do to help myself feel better when
I am not feeling well
• Ask my parents for help• Take a nap• Ask my parents to take me to a place I
love• Talk to my doctor• Don't eat• Rest with my dog• Play with my blocks• Play with my cars• Read• Ask my sister to keep me company
Early Warning Signs Action Plan
• Ask for a hug• Hug my bear• Hug my cousin• Read a book of jokes• Have a smoothie• Stay in a quiet space• Wrap myself up in my comforter• Ask Mom to make me some
soup
When Things are Breaking DownWhat are the signs that I am feeling much worse?
I have a high fever
I feel bad all over
I just want to sleep all the time
I feel like I can't walk
I feel very angry with everyone
I want to hit people and break things
When Things are Breaking Down
I hit my friend
I yell at my parents
I don't like being with my dog
Everything annoys me
Nothing tastes good to me
I hurt all over
I stay away from my sister
I sleep all the time
When Things are Breaking DownAction Plan
Things I can do to help myself feel better when I feel really bad:
• Tell my parents I am feeling really bad• Find a quiet place to be by myself• Ask my Mom if I need to go to the
doctor• Snuggle with my stuffed animals• Cooperate with my parents• Ask for hugs from my family• Ask others to be quiet• Hug my dog
When Things are Breaking Down Action Plan
Ask someone else to do my chores
Stay in my room
Ask for a back rub
Read a funny book
Watch a funny video
Play a video game
Call my grandmother
Living WRAP
WRAP becomes part of every day conversation with the child.
Use WRAP language.
It becomes a way of thinking about how to solve problems.
Modeling WRAP
Let the child know that you have a WRAP.
Share stories about how and why you use your WRAP.
Review
Plan a time with the child when you will review the WRAP. At first it might be once a day. Later it could be weekly and
then even monthly. Work with them to revise the plans as needed.
A Wrap Workbook for Kids
Use as a guide
Kids or you can write in this book
It is their personal book
Order at www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
$9.95 Special Intro Price until May 1st! (regularly $14.95)
After May 1st, enjoy bulk order discounts- 10+ $11.95, 100+ $10.95
WRAP and Recovery Books provides:Training Manuals, books, articles and other resources
www.WRAPandRecoveryBooks.com
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery for:
Speakers, and all levels of Training & Facilitation
www.CopelandCenter.com
Essential Learning
Complete selection of on-line learning optionswww.MentalHealthRecovery.com
Resources
August 1-3, 2011
Philadelphia, PA
Go go www.copelandcenter.com/conference
WRAP Around the World Conference
For information on becoming a Certified WRAP Facilitator or having a WRAP training in your area, go to:
www.copelandcenter.com
Training
Mary Ellen Copeland - Mental Health Recovery & WRAP®
Mental Health Recovery and WRAP® - Wellness Recovery Action Plan
WRAP Facilitators
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery