WRAP® IRELAND

START YOUR WRAP® JOURNEY

What is WRAP®? It is a Wellness Recovery Action Plan, a self-designed prevention and wellness programme that can be used by anyone to get well and stay well. It was developed in 1997 in the U.S. by Mary Ellen Copeland and a group of people in their search for ways to overcome their own mental health challenges and move on to fulfilling their life dreams and goals. WRAP® was initially developed through the work of Mary Ellen Copeland at the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, which played a key role in sharing and advancing the model. In 2020, the licence and stewardship of WRAP® were transferred to Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), who now hold the exclusive rights to WRAP® worldwide.

It is an evidence-based programme that is now being used by health care and mental health systems all over the world to address all kinds of physical, mental health and general life issues. Although originally developed for those experiencing mental health challenges, it is now used by anyone interested in developing strategies to cope with difficulties in life and thereby able to maintain their wellness. The programme will support you in being who you want to be and doing the things you want to do.

ConnectWell has A.H.P. (Advocates for Human Potential) Accredited WRAP® Facilitators who deliver the WRAP® programmes.

THERE ARE 5 KEY CONCEPTS TO WRAP®

Hope: We all need hope in our lives. People who experience mental health difficulties get well, and stay well for long periods of time and can work towards and meet their goals.
Personal Responsibility: It is up to you, with the help of others, to take action and do what needs to be done to keep yourself well.
Education: Learning all you can about yourself so you can make good decisions about all aspects of your life.
Self-Advocacy: Effectively reaching out to others so that you can ask for what you need, want, and deserve to support your own wellness and recovery.
Support: While working towards your own wellness is up to you, receiving support from others and giving support to others will help you feel better and enhance the quality of your life.

In a WRAP® Workshop, you will also learn about Wellness Tools, Daily Plans, Stressors & Triggers, and develop a Crisis Plan.

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WRAP® SEMINARS IN IRELAND

IN-PERSON WRAP® TRAINING/SEMINARS

We’re so glad you're interested in WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) - it’s a powerful, evidence-based approach to taking control of your mental health and wellbeing.

We offer in-person WRAP® seminars all across Ireland, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re completely new to WRAP® (Seminar I), ready to take the next step (Seminar II) Facilitator Training or maybe looking to refresh your skills, or would like to certify as an Advanced Level Facilitator (ALF, Seminar III),

We have a space for you.

We deliver training for individuals and organisations, and we offer community rates for organisations who book directly with us.

WRAP® WORKSHOP (SEMINAR I)

WRAP® Seminar I is an introductory workshop that helps individuals develop their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan, a personalised toolkit for maintaining well-being and managing challenges. This interactive workshop explores key WRAP® concepts and practical strategies for recovery. Participants learn how to identify what keeps them well, recognise Early Warning Signs, and create Action Plans to support their mental health.

Time: 16 hour session; usual delivery 2-day workshops.
Community rates available.
Contact us for more information.

WRAP® FACILITATOR TRAINING (SEMINAR II)

We also have Advanced Level Facilitators who offer Seminar II (Facilitator Training) to people who, after completion of Seminar I, can progress to Seminar II Facilitator Training. The Facilitator Training is a 3-day intensive training programme with a follow-up Mentor Day. The WRAP® Facilitator Manual is included in the training, which is a requirement for delivering the curriculum. To apply, you must have completed WRAP® Seminar I Certification.

Time: Three (8-hour sessions) for 8 to 10 participants, or five (8-hour sessions) for 11 to 16 participants
Individual & community rates available.
Prerequisites: Completion of WRAP Seminar I
Contact us for an application form

WRAP® ADVANCED LEVEL FACILITATOR (ALF) TRAINING (SEMINAR III)

WRAP® Seminar III is advanced training for experienced WRAP® Facilitators who have completed Seminar II Training in the last two years and have delivered the programme. This Training builds on facilitation skills, reinforcing WRAP® values, ethics, and best practices to ensure workshops are delivered effectively. Participants will deepen their understanding of WRAP® and gain the expertise needed to mentor and support future Facilitators.

All WRAP® Advanced Level Facilitators (ALFs) are required to recertify every 2 years. ALFs who have not recertified can not offer WRAP® Facilitator Training.

Time: Three 8-hour sessions for 8 to 10 participants, or five 8-hour sessions for 11 to 16 participants
Prerequisite: Completion of WRAP® Seminar II within the past 2 years and significant Facilitator experience
Includes WRAP® Manual
ALF Recertification in-person training is also available.
Contact us for an application form.

WRAP® FACILITATOR RECERTIFICATION

The WRAP® Facilitator Recertification is designed for Seminar II WRAP® Facilitators and Seminar III Advanced Level Facilitators who wish to continue delivering WRAP® workshops. Facilitator Recertification is required every 3 years, and ALF Recertification is required every 2 years to remain certified and to ensure you are delivering WRAP® in alignment with its core values and principles.

This training provides an opportunity for Facilitators to refresh their knowledge, enhance their facilitation skills, and reconnect with the WRAP® framework. It also allows for reflection, shared learning, and discussion around best practices in delivering WRAP® workshops.

To apply, please contact us for programme details.

Facilitator Recertification is held in person over two (8-hour sessions). An online option is also available.
ALF Recertification is in-person only and is held over three (8-hour sessions).
Individual and Community Rates available.
Prerequisites: Only for Certified WRAP® Facilitators. Participants will need to send a copy of their WRAP® Certificate adjoining their application.
Contact us for an application form.

If any of these Seminars appeal to you, get in touch with us today.

WRAP® NEWS

Contact us for enquiries about upcoming dates and locations, you can email/call us directly at: denise@connectwell.ie, 0876626718 or use the contact us button above. We’d be delighted to chat and help you get started.

If you would like to sign up for the WRAP® Newsletter and stay up to date with WRAP® news & events, then please follow the link to SUBSCRIBE https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/news/

or check out "The Future of WRAP®" and similar videos in the WRAP® videos section

WRAP® FACILITATOR DIRECTORY

Connect with WRAP® Facilitators in Ireland and around the world.
We’re proud to support the new WRAP® Facilitator Directory – a space where certified WRAP® Facilitators and organisations can register, connect, share upcoming seminars, and promote recovery-focused work. Visit the directory to register, find Facilitators near you, or learn more about WRAP® in your area.

The Directory offers both FREE listings and enhanced paid listings from just $49 a year.

The website is searchable by location, so you can search for Irish WRAP® Facilitators by selecting Ireland in the location drop-down menu.

VISIT THE WRAP DIRECTORY

BIOG OF OUR ADVANCED LEVEL FACILITATORS

Brenda Healy

Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitator registered with the Advocates for Human Potential; licensed providers/trainer of the WRAP® programme, to deliver WRAP® Seminar I, WRAP® Seminar II, and WRAP® Seminar III Facilitator Training to Certificate Level. Obtained a Master's in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in 2015 and a Master's in Personal & Management Coaching in 2018. Currently working for U.C.C. as a Programme Coordinator and Lecturer on the "Certificate Programme Mental Health in the Community" and the Higher Diploma in "Facilitating Inclusion and Disability Studies". Director and Founding member of Kerry Peer Support Network, now trading as ConnectWell, with 7 peer communities established to date (2025) in Cork/Kerry. Also, a consultant on the National Recovery Education Policy (2018).

Mary Young

Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitator registered with the Advocates for Human Potential; licensed providers/trainer of the WRAP® programme, to deliver WRAP® Seminar I, WRAP® Seminar II and WRAP® Seminar III Facilitator Training to Certificate Level. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree, with many years of teaching experience at Primary Level. Certificate in Peer Advocacy (D.C.U.) and Certificate in Mental Health in the Community (U.C.C.). Part-time lecturer with U.C.C., Facilitator with the HSE on its Recovery Principles and Practice Programme. Secretary and Volunteer Recovery Group Facilitator with Kerry Peer Support Network, now trading as ConnectWell, since its inception.

WRAP® TRAINING TESTIMONIALS

"WRAP® gave me practical tools I still use every day. It helped me understand my own wellness and take back a sense of control over my life."

"WRAP® helped me plan for difficult times without fear. It’s not just a workshop—it’s a turning point."

"The training gave me tools I didn’t even know I needed. But more than that, it gave me hope. And that’s something I hadn’t felt in a long time."