News News Archive 2010 Edinburgh WRAP course starts September
Edinburgh WRAP course starts September |
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| Thursday, 10 June 2010 |
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Lothian Recovery Network (LRN) is offering Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) training to people with experience of mental health problems who live in Lothian. The course, which will run in Edinburgh starting on 9 September, comprises three half-day workshops that run from 9.30-12.30, and participants are asked to commit to the full course. WRAP is a 'self-management' tool that helps people take control over their wellbeing. For more information on WRAP, click here. To book, please contact Sarah Cairns on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0131 536 9411. Related linksLothian Recovery Network webpagesSRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality. |
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| Black women, recovery and resilience |
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| What mental health practitioners talk about, when they talk about SRI 2 |
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