Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) were designed to help people with serious mental illness recognize when they're heading toward a crisis and give them personalized actions to stay healthy. The plans identify personal triggers and early warning signs, as well as good daily habits and coping strategies. When I was learning to facilitate WRAP courses, I discovered they did more than list helpful tools; they restored a sense of control and helped people steer their own recovery. This is a powerful method of planning that can be useful to anyone: create a personalized roadmap while things are calm and clear - so it can be used as a guide when needed.
