WRAP Plan Webinar 5/16 From NYAPRS and CPI

BACK!!!!!!  BY POPULAR DEMAND… 

A Look at Mary Ellen Copeland’s 

Wellness Recovery Action Plan 

 “Completing a WRAP Plan“

        Friday, May 16, 2014

        11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CPI in collaboration with NYAPRS will repeat this webinar – facilitated by Emily Grossman, Colleen Sheehan, and Luis O. Lopez.

You will earn a certificate for this webinar! 

PLEASE HOLD THIS DATE IN YOUR CALENDAR. WE WILL SEND YOU A REMINDER TWO WEEKS BEFORE EACH WEBINAR AND THE MORNING OF EACH WEBINAR.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN THIS WEBINAR? 

There is a great deal of evidence around the benefits of introducing and supporting WRAP plans in behavioral health programs. WRAP plans provide a platform for consumers to self direct their wellness and overall recovery through verbal and written information.   

You will learn about: 

1. The benefits of using the WRAP plan.

2. How to use and complete WRAP plans.

3. How to engage, connect, and support consumers by using the WRAP plan.   

Please register for this webinar through our learning community: https://rfmh.csod.com

Please test your connection before attending:   http://researchfoundation-columbia.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm 

Presenters’ Biography 

Emily Grossman, MA, CPRP:  Emily Grossman, currently a Training and Technical Assistance Facilitator for the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS), trains mental health professionals throughout New York City, the boroughs, and Long Island on providing recovery-oriented services. She previously worked in Supported Employment as a Job Coach for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Ms. Grossman is the author of two books on recovery, “There and Back Again: A Mental Health Recovery Book by Someone Who Has Lived It,” and “There and Back Again, Too: Because Kids and Teens Who Struggle with Their Mental Health Can Get Better, Too.” She is the founder of The Dream Team Coaches, LLC, a peer life coaching company.  Ms. Grossman received a master’s degree in education from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Rutgers University. 

Colleen Sheehan, CPRP: Colleen Sheehan, currently a Training and Technical Assistance Facilitator for the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS), trains mental health professionals throughout New York City, the boroughs, and Long Island on providing recovery-oriented services.  Ms.Sheehan has lived experience in the mental health system with over 15 years experience promoting mental health system change. In 2005 I attended the WRAP Conference in Amherst, MA and discovered a new powerful tool to understand and manage my mental health- it changed my life.  In my role with NYAPRS I have facilitated WRAP planning for ACT teams in NYS.  I have introduced and supported WRAP Planning to mental health agencies, peer specialsts, academia and hospitals including some involved in the SAMSHA “Positive Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion” Grant.  In 2012 I became a Copeland Center Certified Faciliator. Colleen believes in WRAP and is pleased it is now an Evidence Based Practice. 

Luis O. Lopez, MS, HSBCP, is an Implementation Specialist for the Focus on Integrated Treatment (FIT) Initiative at the Center for Practice Innovations (CPI), Division of Mental Health Services and Policy Research, New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Luis joined the CPI team in February. He has been involved in the implementation and application of Evidence Based Practices since 2003.  He has facilitated educational sessions on Ethics, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Integrated Treatment, Family Psycho-Education, Cultural Competency, Stages of Change, Harm Reduction, WRAP and Wellness Self Management.  Luis has presented at 30+ conferences – including the NYS-OMH ACT Conference, the Annual NYAPRS Conference, ACTA Conference, ACLAIMH and the North American Housing and Special Needs Conference. Luis consulted for OMH / ACT Institute for three years (2008-2011).  Luis also participated in the NYS COD Training Module Initiative coordinated by NYSOMH, Center for Practice Innovations and Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center. 

Luis has worked in the behavioral health care field for over 25 years.  Prior to joining CPI, Luis worked for Services for the Underserved (SUS) for 10 years serving as the Director for Training. Prior to that, Luis was the team leader for the SUS ACT team.