Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) in self-help and mutual support groups

Objective: The aim of this research was to assess the relevance and impact of Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) in group settings, as a tool for self-management and wellness planning by individuals with mental-health problems. This paper reports on the impact on participants who trained as facilitators and delivered WRAP training to others within the organizations studied.

Method: Eight WRAP facilitators took part in interviews and focus groups.

Results: The WRAP facilitators reported a positive impact on their well-being, from learning more about recovery, developing improved self-awareness, to integrating a WRAP approach into daily life.

Conclusions and implications for practice: Delivering WRAP training to groups can make a positive contribution to the well-being of facilitators themselves. Involving people with lived experience in the delivery of WRAP groups in this setting further promoted the recovery journey of facilitators.