wellness recovery action planning (w.r.a.p.) stephen hamilton
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Structure
• This is what I am like when I am well
• Well-Being / Wellness Toolbox
• Triggers
• Action Plan / Positive Affirmations
• Supporters
Wellness Tools
• *Check up *Open fire *Exercise• *Diet *Complimentary therapies • *Counselling *Light *Fresh air• *Sleep *Human contact *Gardening • *Humour *Live gig *Reading• *Music *Radio *T.V.• *Phone call *Relaxation techniques• *Swimming *Cycling *Club / Society• *Hair done*Hobbies *Interests
Wellness Tools
• *Cooking *Knitting *Painting • *Movies *Woodwork *Diary• *Meditation *Yoga *Pilates• *Faith *Sharing a meal *Walking • *Silence *Having a lie in *Facebook• *Dancing *Writing *Flower• *Motorbike *Drawing *Pottery• *Sculpture *Night Class *Photography • *Intimacy *Cats *Gym
Wellness Tools
• *Medication *Driving *Personal hygiene
• *Housework *Tidiness *Being organised
• *Kite *Self-help Groups *Suduko
• *Voluntary work*Charity work *Crosswords
• *Work *Shopping *Quality time
• *Staying hydrated *Holidays *FaceBook *Skype
Structure
• This is what I am like when I am well
• Well-Being / Wellness Toolbox
• Triggers
• Action Plan / Positive Affirmations
• Supporters
Some Tips
• Professional life is not and should not be void of stress, that is, stressless; what we could do however is perhaps stress-less!!
• I will check in with myself on a regular basis and ask “...what stands between me and feeling at least a little better...?”
•Asking myself what stands between me and feeling better is not preparation for the rigors of career life in midwifery care and practice; it is life itself...
In Conclusion • We are no use to ourselves or indeed anyone else unless we are looking after
ourselves
• W.R.A.P. is simply another option (The fruit pastille phenomenon!)
• “...There is nothing more deceptive than the obvious...”
• W.R.A.P. is safe, effective, cheap, often free, not psychic surgery, non-invasive and open to all
• Potential wider utilisation e.g. with individual nursing, medical and AHP staff, parents, carers, healthcare teams
R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y.
• R = Release your potential
• E = Engage with services
• C = Communicate and express yourself
• O = take Ownership of your health
• V = avoid Vagueness and be specific
• E = Evaluate your strategies
• R = Remember your strengths
• Y = Your journey, Your recovery, Your Future