How this works
Eleven prompts cover daily maintenance, triggers, warning signs, breakdown signals, and crisis preferences. As you type, we’ll suggest strategies drawn from WRAP® best practices. When you finish, you can export a PDF to keep, print, or share with people you trust.
Question 1 of 11
1
Getting Started
What is your name?
This will personalize your Balance Plan.
2
Daily Maintenance
What do you need to do every day to maintain your wellness?
Consider sleep, nutrition, exercise, medication, social connection, or spiritual practices. Start typing and we'll suggest ideas.
3
Daily Maintenance
What activities make you feel good that you might not do every day?
Things you can turn to when you need a boost.
4
Triggers
What external events or situations might trigger difficult feelings?
Things that happen outside of you that affect how you feel.
5
Triggers
When you encounter these triggers, what can you do to help yourself?
Your personal coping strategies.
6
Early Warning Signs
What internal signs tell you that things are starting to change?
Subtle changes in your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
7
Early Warning Signs
When you notice these early warning signs, what actions can you take?
Things that help you get back on track early.
8
When Things Are Breaking Down
What signs tell you that things are getting serious?
Symptoms that indicate you need more intensive support.
9
When Things Are Breaking Down
What must you do when things are breaking down?
Non-negotiable actions to prevent a crisis.
10
Crisis Planning
Who are your key support people and how can they be reached?
Include names, relationships, and phone numbers if possible.
11
Crisis Planning
If you are in crisis, what do you want others to know about how to help you?
Preferences for treatment, what helps, what to avoid.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan®
Daily Maintenance Plan
Things That Make Me Feel Good
My Triggers
When Triggered, I Will...
Early Warning Signs
When I Notice Warning Signs, I Will...
Signs Things Are Breaking Down
When Things Are Breaking Down, I Must...
My Support People
Crisis Preferences
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